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Castle Mandawa, a
fortress, now converted into a luxurious heritage hotel.
Like many historic homes, Castle Mandawa is a curious mixture of the old
and the new. Medieval turreted towers, palanquin-roofed balconies, blend
with modern comforts in old-world rooms. Family portraits, antique
cannons and arms add to the charm of this family-run resort where
tradition still runs strong. Even time is measured by a different
clock... a huge brass gong struck by the resident timekeepers at the
fort every hour!
Explore Castle Mandawa at your own pace. Spend a leisurely hour over a
drink in the colonial verandah that accommodates the bar, or relax in
the cosy comfort of the Diwankhana, the formal drawing room decorated
with family portraits and an array of antique armour.
Rooms
The large and
airy rooms of the Castle have been converted into charming, well
appointed accommodation, retaining the old flavour using period
furniture and local furnishings. No two rooms are alike (there are 70 of
them -- Royal Suites, Luxury Suites, Deluxe Rooms, Standard Rooms) and
yet each of them display the grandeur and the taste of the rulers of the
past. A rare blend of modern comfort in medieval surroundings!
Part of the
excitement of staying at Mandawa is a sense of discovery at every turn.
Battlements that offer spectacular views of the town below, a whimsical
peacock weathervane, an arched window that overlooks the verdant garden
visited by peacocks. In the zenana or women's quarters, one room
offers antique murals, another has a marble fountain, while the turret
room boasts of walls that are 7 feet thick! Looking out from the windows
of the turret room it is easy to imagine the marauding bandits that once
roamed freely here.
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