Kathiwada Raaj Mahal
Heritage architecture,
Countryside setting
Couples,
Heritage Travellers,
Nature Lovers
Sitting on 120 acres of privately owned farmland, this heritage hotel offers a glimpse of history and a stay fit for a maharaja.
The blend of Mughal and colonial architecture and the beautiful views of the rolling hills and countryside are special.
Initially built in the early 1900s by the Kathiwada royal family, the mansion and its grounds were lovingly restored in 2007 with help from the Indian National Trust. The structure and interior of the building were fortified and decorated, but the interior still serves as a time capsule of art deco décor, vintage furniture, and Kathiwada family memorabilia.
The vast grounds, spacious rooms, and sizeable swimming pool make the hotel suitable for all kinds of visitors. That being said, there’s a slight chance that younger children might not quite appreciate the art deco furnishings and artefacts of a bygone era with such enthusiasm as more mature guests.
The Rooms
Each of the 11 rooms has a unique style, blending heritage decoration and furnishings with modern amenities to create a sense of subtle grandeur. Guests are welcome to step out of their regal surroundings, and the hotel offers excursions to local villages and guided treks through the forests and jungles that make up the incredible landscape of the border of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh.
What You’ll Find:
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Delhi
East to West: Highlights of the Gangetic Plain
This holiday is for travellers with an adventurous spirit who like to get away from the tourist trail; people who have a desire to explore eclectic, busy and ever-evolving Indian cities, but who also want to contrast immersive city life with some unique, rural experiences.
Take time to delve into Kolkata and Varanasi with our signature experiences in each. You’ll journey by car, train and minimal internal flights so that you can experience the beautiful rural life and landscape of the Gangetic Plain as you move around. You’ll spend four days exploring northern Madhya Pradesh and three days in a remote valley of Uttar Pradesh; allowing completely different rural and wildlife experiences in each.
Highlights
Lunch with an art collector
Taking lunch with an art collector in his home in Kolkata
Sunrise at the River Ganges
Watching the sunrise from your private boat on the River Ganges
Chambal Valley
Experiencing life in remote hamlets of the Chambal Valley
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Delhi
A Journey through Madhya Pradesh
Prepare to be wowed by incredible history, architecture, and wildlife, before finishing the holiday on the sacred Narmada river at Maheshwar.
Highlights
Alternative Delhi
Explore alternative Delhi with a walk of the old town led by a former street kid turned expert guide
Satpura National Park
Get up close and personal to the wildlife in Satpura National Park on foot, by jeep and even on a boat
Maheshwar
Relax in one India’s most beautiful and most off-the-beaten-track fort hotels in Maheshwar, one of the most magical towns in India
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Kathiwada Raaj Mahal on the map
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The Curious Traveller’s Expert Guide to India
Want to know more? With its vast size, rich diversity, and countless possibilities, planning a holiday to India can feel overwhelming – so we’ve created our Curious Traveller’s Guide to India to help make sense of it all.
It’s our experts’ pick of standout experiences and places to stay, with honest advice on the best regions and tips for both first-time visitors and those returning for more.
