Term haveli describes the traditional
Indian mansion or Courtyard house, a large Family residence
built around one or several Central Courtyard, with
external walls rising directly against public streets.
Pal Haveli, located centrally in front of the clock
Tower on the main street in jodhpur, Rajasthan was built
by Thakur of Pal in 1847. The house has been inhabited
by the Nobel family for more than 150 years. Pal haveli
has Fascinated western guests since 1887, when Edwin
Lord Weeks Sketched the Pal's Thakur Residence for Harper's
Magazines. Now Pal's Haveli welcome another generation
of honored guests to Pal Haveli.
Pal Haveli is a living Heritage Project, a place in
time and space in which traditional life style and hospitality
meets modern amenities and an international perspective.
The only “living” haveli hotel in Jodhpur
the private apartments.
Pal haveli is still occupied by the family of Thakur
Bhawani Singh, who's Wife, Sons and Daughter …..Despite
decidedly Contemporary educations…..still live
to a great extent the traditional Nobel lifestyle to
their ancestors.
The main entrance from the street level leads guests
to the largest courtyard decorated with ornate pillars,
antique doorways , and frescos which are expended and
refreshed to commemorate family milestones, the most
recent being the wedding of daughter Purnima to a Nobel
man from Jaipur. In Jenana, or family Quarters, the
family still sleeps on Woven cots with silver legs,
moving the low beds on to the terrace on evening when
the weather permits, and rising with the gentle breezes
at Sunrise. The Mardana, or Social Section, Contains
the most ornate Rajput architecture, Including original
stain-glass windows. Elaborately painted pillars, and
displays of Rajputs Artifacts and weaponary. All efforts
have been made to preserve the historical identity and
integrity of the haveli despite its modernizing environs.
The hotel at Pal haveli Combines old Charm with best
of modern amenities.
There are twelve elegantly appointed rooms with intricately
carved antique beds historical photographs, and attached
modern bathroom with around the clock hot and cold water.
Pleasant courtyards Terraces offer splendid view of
the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort, the royal Family's
Cenotaphs at Jaswant Thada , Gulab Sagar, Clock Tawer
and Old City and Umaid Bhawan Palace.
In the evening, enjoy a Rajasthani Dinner by Candle
Light and a spectacular view of City.
At the Hotel Pal Haveli, The Family participates in
every details of management and hospitality the doors
to truly traditional yet subtly contemporary living
haveli are always open to you.
Accommodation:
12 Luxurious rooms, each decorated with an eye for historical
detail and the cultural themes of Rajasthan. Each Rooms
has an attached Bathroom.
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner are served. Guest can enjoy
dinner by candle light on the highest outer terrace,
where Pal Haveli offers the most distinctive view of
the blue city of Jodhpur at night. Rajasthani Folk Dances
Performed for guests on most evenings, and larger group
feast can be organized up on request, flavoured "Hukka"
is also served in a traditional way
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