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Piramal Haveli, a Neemrana Group Enterprise is located at Bagar in Shekhavati, a region near Jaipur (Rajasthan, India) known for their Havelis. Built
in the Rajasthani-colonial style of the 1920's, The Piramal Haveli
is an 8-room'non-hotel.' It is 250 kms. from Delhi and 100 kms. from
Neemrana and is run by the same management. Here, the famed
traditional vegetarian cuisine of the Marwaris is served in thalis.
Dinners on the sand dunes can also be arranged at a prior notice,
for a minimum of 8 guests. The
region of Shekhavati, where The Piramal Haveli is located, was made
into an independent kingdom in 1471 by Rao Shekha (1433-1488), till
1738, when it reverted back to the Jaipur State. The Haveli has
traditional courtyards enclosed by colonial pillared corridors.
Frescoes of flying angels and gods in motor cars adorn the walls The
Piramal Haveli in Bagar is Shekhavati's closest hotel to Delhi - and
among its grandest havelis. It was built in 1928 with a large open
garden and two pillared courtyards painted with colourful kitsch
frescoes of flying angels and gods in motor cars. These add a
special charm to this mansion reflecting the British presence in
Jaipur since 1803. The Directors of Neemrana Hotels, Aman Nath and Francis Wacziarg, extensively travelled and photgraphed the region of Shekhavati from 1977 to 1982. Their pioneering book led to the discovery of what they called `an open-air art gallery'. The book led to the opening of this region to tourism. Distance
Shekhavati is generally visited as a weekend getaway ex-Delhi or as a part of larger Itinerary covering other areas of Rajasthan |
