Eastern Rajasthan
This romantic heritage building on the shores of Gundalao Lake was built in 1870 as a monsoon palace. The lake fills after the monsoon rains, and the…
Must-see hotels in Eastern Rajasthan
Jaipur
Tucked away off Moti Dungri Marg is this tranquil place with comfortable, simple rooms decorated with a few traditional flourishes. It’s hosted by a…
Eastern Rajasthan
Near the reserve entrance is this imposing former hunting lodge of the maharajas of Alwar. There’s a driveway leading from opposite the Forest Reception…
Jaipur
This is a worthy choice if you want to stay in a palace. It’s located just outside the city walls, less than 10 minutes’ walk from Chandpol (a gateway to…
Pushkar
This beautifully designed B&B by the folks at Inn Seventh Heaven has five very private doubles a short walk from town. The rooms are straight out of a…
Jaipur
This friendly choice on a busy road is well set up for travellers and backpackers on a tight budget, with a rooftop garden, travel advice, internet and…
Jaipur
Set in a haveli (traditional, ornately decorated residence) over 150 years old, Chirmi Palace is run by a traditional Rajput family. Rooms are atmospheric…
Jaipur
Ritzy, comfortable and staffed to the hilt, this grand hotel is a high-walled oasis in an otherwise extremely scruffy part of town near the train station…
Jaipur
Probably the best option right inside the Old City, and one of Jaipur's better budget hotels. Many of the rooms have been renovated and enlarged, so…
Ranthambhore National Park
A reasonable midrange option, with spacious doubles and 'cottages' (larger rooms with bigger bathrooms) facing a garden and small pool. The management is…
Pushkar
Perched on the highest point in Pushkar overlooking an old temple, this welcoming hotel has excellent views of the town and lake (and lots of stairs). The…
Pushkar
This family run place is indeed white, with spotless rooms. Some are decidedly on the small side, but the nicest are generous and have balconies. It's…
Jaipur
A long-time budget travellers’ favourite offering an assortment of eclectic and individual rooms. Inspect a few before settling in. Plus points include…
Jaipur
Run by the people behind Hotel Arya Niwas, Tara Niwas offers well-furnished apartments suitable for longer stays. Some rooms have attached kitchenettes,…
Jaipur
Krishna Palace is conveniently located near the train and bus stations (and free pickup is on offer). Rooms are generally spacious, well maintained and…
Pushkar
This welcoming, brightly coloured hostel, boasts abundant potted plants and a range of well-appointed rooms and dorms. It is out along Panch Kund Rd, a…
Ranthambhore National Park
Luxurious tents – based on the design for the maharaja of Jodhpur last century – are set on manicured lawns in an isolated woodland near the park. Each of…
Ranthambhore National Park
This RTDC complex is close to the park entrance and, although institutional in atmosphere, has bright and spacious rooms that are generally better than…
Ranthambhore National Park
Ankur Resort is good at organising safaris, wake-up calls and early breakfasts for tiger spotters. Standard rooms are fairly unadorned, but clean and…
Pushkar
Run by a quiet, welcoming family, Alka has rooms overlooking a large, tree-shaded courtyard. Each is small and basic but neat and tidy, and they come with…
Pushkar
A simple budget place with keen young management and a large neem tree sprouting up from the courtyard to shade the rooftop terrace. Rooms are basic fan…
Pushkar
This hotel has a lovely enclosed garden with a fabulous pool (nonguests ₹100), children’s playground and pet tortoises. The rooms, crammed with carved…
Pushkar
This hotel is set in spacious grounds and has a great position along the eastern shore of the lake. It has a lot more character than most RTDC places,…
Pushkar
Behind the popular Sunset Cafe is a garden and a double-storey row of rooms all with TVs, AC and comfortable beds. The quiet location and access to a good…
Pushkar
Especially for horse lovers, but not exclusively so, this family-run hotel is just a short walk from the lake. There is a large garden compound featuring…
Eastern Rajasthan
Rooms at this centrally located hotel vary so much that you may prefer a cheaper 'deluxe' to a pricier 'super deluxe'; inspect a few before deciding. The…
Jaipur
Situated above the renowned restaurant of the same name, this hotel offers a prime vantage point from where you can check out the mayhem of the Old City…
Eastern Rajasthan
This isolated place about 3km west of the bus stop at Thanagazi village will pick you up from the village's bus stop (₹200). Rooms are set in stone-and…
Eastern Rajasthan
Hotel Tiger Den isn’t fancy – a cement block fronted by a lawn and backed by a rambling garden. Its best feature is that it is very close to the reserve…
Jaipur
Set in a pleasant garden, Hotel Teej is marginally better than the average RTDC hotel. The unexciting rooms are spacious, with high ceilings and TVs,…
Pushkar
Available only during the camel fair and owned by the former royal family of Jodhpur, these are probably the most luxurious tents you’ll ever come across…
Ranthambhore National Park
A former royal hunting lodge with a stunning hilltop setting, located about 5km from the train station (you can spot it from the train). The multichamber…
Pushkar
An outwardly charming hotel comprising a row of rooms, backed by a garden and orchard. The rooms catch the breeze from the lake, though some wafts are…
Jaipur
A very basic hostel of four-, six-, and eight-bed dorms, each with a hot-water bathroom (towel and soap provided) and air-conditioning. The garden and…
Jaipur
One of the closest digs to the train station (100m down a rather grubby lane), this government-run hotel has helpful, friendly management and a neatly…
Eastern Rajasthan
A respectable option with tidy yet bland and tired rooms typical of the chain. It’s located about 1km south of town on the way to Sariska, so it’s quiet…
Pushkar
Various permanent huts and semipermanent tents, set up near the fair ground, are usually booked out by tour groups well in advance. Full payment must be…
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