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Ranvas, Nagaur
Nagaur, Rajasthan, India · Independent · Core Luxury
Ranvas began as the 18th-century residence of the sixteen queens of Maharaja Bakhat Singh of Jodhpur, inside the walls of Ahhichatragarh Fort, which held Border Security Force headquarters until 1993. The Mehrangarh Museum Trust and the Getty Foundation led a restoration of about twenty years, reviving Rajput-Mughal architecture and frescoed walls, and it won a UNESCO Asia-Pacific heritage award in 2002. Its 27 rooms in ten havelis are each named for a rani.
- 27 rooms
- Opened 2010
- Neighborhood: Nagaur Tehsil
About Ranvas, Nagaur
- Ranvas was the 18th-century residence of the sixteen queens of Maharaja Bakhat Singh of Jodhpur.
- It stands within the walls of Ahhichatragarh Fort, which served as Border Security Force headquarters until 1993.
- A restoration of about twenty years, led by the Mehrangarh Museum Trust and the Getty Foundation, revived its Rajput-Mughal architecture and frescoed walls.
- The conservation won the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Excellence for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2002.
- The 27 rooms across ten havelis are each named for a rani.
History
Originally the 18th-century residence for the sixteen queens of Maharaja Bakhat Singh of Jodhpur, Ranvas is set within the walls of the 4th-century Ahhichatragarh Fort. The property underwent a meticulous 20-year restoration project led by the Mehrangarh Museum Trust and the Getty Foundation, reviving its Rajput-Mughal architecture and frescoed walls. This conservation effort was internationally recognized with the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Excellence for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2002.
Restaurants and bars
- Indoor restaurant — Restaurant · Mughal Sufi cuisine inspired by the ranis' kitchens
- Bardari — Restaurant · Indian and world cuisine
Experiences
- World Sufi Spirit Festival — Annual event at Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur and Ahhichatragarh Fort in Nagaur, with dance, music, song and candlelit Sufi rituals.
- Guided tours of the museum, palaces and halls in Ahhichatragarh Fort — Guided tours revealing the fort's history and art heritage, which has been expertly restored.
- Guided Nagaur Fort tour — Guided tour of Nagaur Fort.
- Walks on the ramparts and visits to nearby temples and gardens — Visit nearby temples, walk on the ramparts or stroll around the gardens.
- Heritage walk by tuk-tuk — Tour of the Sufi mosque, Amar Singh Ji's cenotaphs and Bansiwala temple.
- Cultural tour by tuk-tuk — Visits to local artisans: Juti makers, clay craft, Durrie makers and handmade iron tools makers.
Amenities
- Outdoor swimming pool with desert-inspired design
- Two on-site restaurants serving local Mughal and Sufi cuisine
- Guided tours of the UNESCO-awarded Ahhichatragarh Fort and ramparts
- Heritage city and cultural tours via Tuk-tuk
- Desert experiences including camel safaris and Jeep excursions
- Private courtyards for each restored haveli suite
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