Alsisar Haveli in Rajasthan

The Alsisar Haveli is located in Jaipur. The haveli was built by the scions of the Kancchawa Rajputs, known for their valor in battle as well as the sheer business acumen. Located within easy distance from the Jaipur airport, the Alsisar offers the finest glimpse yet into the life and times of the Rajasthani warriors. The good news is that you can actually stay at the palace and be the pampered guests of the current owners, descendants of the original royalty.

Like most traditional Rajput mansions, the Alsisar is built around a central courtyard. Once upon a time, the courtyard used to be the heart of a home in India. This was the place where grandfathers, bent with age, took their morning walks. Grandmothers would lay out pickles here to dry in the sun, the women would spread out chillies or grind spices.

Today, the courtyard is a clean, bare square where hotel guests are treated to puppet shows and Rajasthani folk songs.

Alsisar Haveli

The interiors are not as colorful as some of the other havelis in Rajasthan. They are however, very elegant. The arches that divide the rooms are beautifully painted, and antique four posters lend an air of grace and quaintness to the guestrooms. The central hall, now a dining area for guests, is worth visiting if only to see the lavish scale on which the Rajputs of yore built their palaces. Gold was used in creating the delicate frescoes on the walls, while crystal chandeliers add a touch of indefinable charm to the place.

If you plan to stay in the Alsisar Haveli as a guest, be assured of warmth and traditional Rajasthan hospitality. Facilities offered include rooms with attached baths, AC, cable TV, telephone, parking, swimming pool, baby sitter, and an in-house restaurant.

The Alsisar Haveli is a richly woven tapestry that combines reels from past and present, providing a glimpse into modern Rajasthan – a region that has every modern technology imaginable, but has not shaken off its past, thankfully.

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