AN UNKNOWN DESTINATION

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BHANDAREJ

Away from the bustle of city we present to you a destination which traces its roots to

the times of Mahabharat.It gives you a glimpse of rural India of today.Its ancient temples,melas,step wells,ruins of cities no

more and their legends.Discover it all while staying at a fully refurbished Fort just 90

minutes drive from Jaipur.

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BHANDAREJ

It is said that Bhandarej is the same town as Bhadrawati mentioned in Mahabharat.

Ancient Bhadreshwar Mahadev Temple is from that period.

Besides farming people work with iron,leather and cloth printing.They also

make fine quilts.

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BARI BAOLI BHANDAREJ

In the south of the village is a five story step well having typical Hindu

architecture.It is similar to Chand Baoli of Abhaneri.It was built by Kumbhani rajputs in 1732A.D.A secret tunnel joins the baoli

to the palace.

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THE TEMPLES OFBHANDAREJ

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HOTEL BHADRAWATI PALACEBHANDAREJ

A Heritage Hotel

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HISTORY

Around 11th century A.D.Dula Rai defeated Badgujjars at both Dausa and Bhandarej and ushered in the rein of Kachhawaha princes and established the kingdom of Dhundar.The Bhandarej Fort was built around then.It has been renovated extensively since.In 1994 it was made in to a Palace Hotel.

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MAONDA-MANDHOLI WAR

In 1767 A.D. then aged Rao Dalip Singh was commander of Jaipur forces against Bharatpur ruler Jawahar Singh at Maonda-Mandholi, near Neem Ka Thana, for Jaipur ruler Sawai Madho

Singh I.In a fierce battle Rao Dalel Singh his son Kunwar Laxman Singh and grand son Bhanwar Raj Singh (11yr)all lost their lives.Such was the

bravery of Bhandarej chieftains.

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FACILITIES

35 Air conditioned rooms Conference Facilities Swimming Pool Jeep Safaris Cycle Safaris Camel Safaris Village Walk Camel Cart Ride

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SHEESH MAHALA Multi Cuisine Restaurant

Incentive Gala Lunch(up to 400 pax) Gala Dinner With Camel Safari,Folk Music,Folk Dances Puppet Show, Fireworks,Illumination of

Palace,Royal Welcome

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LUNCH AT THE FARM HOUSE

It is ,‘basant’, spring . Enjoy a sumptuous meal amid the blossoming mustard fields.

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ROYAL WEDDING

Guests reaffirm their marriage vows according to Hindu Vedic rites.Traditional Rajput customs are followed to make it a

memorable occasion for the couple as well as their guests.

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RARE STAINED GLASS PAINTINGS

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AN ANTIQUE PAINTING

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ABHANERI

An ancient city,Abhaneri,at one time was capital of nikumbh rajputs of chaman

dynasty who later on laid the foundation of Alwar. Some crucial scenes of ‘The Fall’,a

Hollywood fantasy thriller, by Director Tersem Kumar were shot here.

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CHAND BAOLI

In eight century A.D. Raja Chand built Chand Baoli.It is about sixty five feet deep

with 3500 narrow steps with 13 landings to the water.

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HARSHAT MATA TEMPLE Dedicated to Parvati it was built in the 7th

century A.D. in Mahameru style

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MEHNDIPUR BALAJI TEMPLE

It is an important place of pilgrimage to hanumanji.The idol is part of the hill.It is known for ridding one of evil spirits and

curing madness.Other idols worshiped are of Bhairav Mahadev and Pretraj.Tuesdays

and Saturdays are very busy here.

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BHANGARH

This ancient city,now in ruins,was said to be ruled by Rani Roopmati and was cursed by a tantrik who fell out of favor with the

queen and the city was destroyed overnight.It is said plans of Jaipur were

designed like those of Bhangarh’s.

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DISTANCE FROM BHANDAREJ JAIPUR 62 KM( JAIPUR AGRA N H 11) DAUSA 11 KM MEHNDIPUR BALAJI 50KM ABHANERI BHANGARH 30 KM AGRA 150KM SIRISKA 65 KM RANTHAMBHORE 90 KM BHARATPUR 110 KM

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OTHER PLACES OF INTEREST Bairath 110km(Budhist Mahabharat Ruins ) Jhanjhi Rampura (300 Years Old Eleven

Rudra Shiv Temple) Lavan (Famous for artistic Dari making) Lalsot 60KM (Banjaron ki Chatri.Two

Bodh inscription pillars.Helakhyal on Gangaur Mela)

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NEWS CLIPPINGS

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BROUCHERS

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CONTACT

HOTEL BHADRAWATI PALACE VILLAGE POST BHANDAREJ DISTRICT DAUSA 303501 RAJASTHAN INDIA PHONE +91 1427 283351 WEB www.bhadrawatipalace.com E-Mail bandarej@bsnl.in

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RESERVATIONS

KARAN’S,D-76,SHIV HEERA PATH,CHOMU HOUSE C-SCHEME,JAIPUR 302001

RAJASTHAN INDIA PHONE +91 141 2363262 FAX +91 141 2372919 M.91-9414043117/9828284433 WEB www.bhadrawatipalace.com E mail bandarej@bsnl.in

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PIX TAJENDRA RATHORE

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Links

If visiting Jaipur in the near future please click the links below for an arm chair view of Jaipur.

www.karans.info http://karansguesthouse.wordpress.com