Heritage Hotels in Mount Abu

Mount Abu - Introduction

The road to paradise has never been easy and this one is no exception. Bumping along an uneven road, hitting your head against the smooth roof of a deluxe bus or your car you need to close your eyes and revive the temptations of your destination. Conjure up the lushness of Mount Abu, which all tourist guides announce is 'the paradise of Rajasthan'.

The little pamphlet gushes that Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan, offers you the best of all possible worlds, with more scenic beauty, more architecture and archaeology in the form of the famous Dilwara caves, the chief center for the Brahmakumaris and a generous peppering of temples which shows that the place is exceptionally favored by the gods. Abu has been an important place of penance for the sages.

Heritage Hotels of Mount Abu

Palace Hotel (Bikaner House)

Mount Abu was the summer residence of many Indian princes for hundreds of years, perched upon the Aravalli hills in Rajasthan. Bikaner House, as other heritage hotels in the region, was the summer residence of the royal family of Bikaner. Bikaner House was built in the year 1893 during the reign of Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji and was designed by the legendary architect Sir Swinton Jacob. Converted as a Heritage Hotel in 1962 by Maharaja Karni Singhji, Palace Hotel is one of the largest and best-located hotels in Mount Abu.

Cama Rajputana Club Resort

Cama Rajputana Club Resort is a grand club with a history of over 125 years. The club was restored and recreated to become a luxurious resort with great views and most modern business facilities. There are good recreational facilities with finest hospitality services to make it pleasurable for work and pleasure. The hotel has 40 luxurious rooms and 2 suites, all with fabulous views and all the modern facilities.

Connaught House

A charming English cottage set in the beautiful gardens, the Connaught House is located within the walking distance of the town of Mount Abu. Located near the famous Nakki Lake, the cottage was a property of the princely state of Marwar and used as the official summer residence of its Chief Minister.

Kesar Bhawan Palace

Built in the year 1868, Kesar Bhawan palace is one of the oldest palatial buildings in Mount Abu. When the Sirohi Royal (the occupants of this palace) family built another palace in Mount Abu in 1913 to be used as their private residence, Kesar Bhawan Palace was started being used as their guesthouse. There are private balconies for each of the bedrooms in this palace and they give panoramic view of the Aravalli Hills and valleys.