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Pushkar Palace

Pushkar is located in the Heart of Rajasthan(India). It’s a pilgrim destination for Domestic and European travelers. It has more than 500 temples including the only one temple in India dedicated to ‘Lord Brahma’ the Creator of the Universe.

It is written and spoken in Indian Mythology that after visiting all the Hindu Pilgrim towns and temples (Four Dhams), if Pushkar is not visited for Pooja then salvation is not achieved.

According to the Hindu calendar Pushkar Fair commences from Nawami (Ninth Moon) to Purnima (Full Moon) in the month of Kartika, which can be in October or November depends on the calendar, which goes with the moon.

Here one of the biggest Cattle Fair is held for trading purposes and the best cattles in all categories are awarded. Countless people in their colourful attire gather to take a dip in the Holy Lake and Pray to the Deities. The whole town comes alive with vibrant folk music and dances, magic shows, horse and camel races and various other traditional entertainment competitions.

Pushkar, with a dozen of local fairs and festivals of 10 –15 days duration is a round the year destination. It is mellowed by the great expanse of the Lake Water and perfume of the Jasmine and Rose Flowers. More than 5000 visitors from all over the world come to Pushkar everyday.


History
PUSHKAR lake is surrounded by many palaces which were built by former rulers of different states of India and one of the Palace among those is ‘Kishangarh Kunj’ built by Maharaja of Jaisalmer about 400 years ago and later on presented to Maharaja of Kishangarh,. This property is running as a hotel in the name of " Hotel Pushkar Palace" under the ownership of Kr. Jagat Singh Rathore of Khanpur.

The Hotel is classified by the Govt. of India, Deptt. of Tourism as a " Heritage Hotel" and has the finest accommodation in town, which offers memorable stay to the guests by providing royal comforts in traditional Rajasthani style.


Accomodation
Hotel Pushkar Palace has well appointed 28 Deluxe Rooms and 25 Suites with all facilities in the rooms. Hotel has two floors, most of the rooms including all suites are overlooking the lake and has garden view.

Spacious Air Conditioned rooms for single, double, triple and family accommodation are available with satellite television, telephone and minibar. Quality mattresses and linen are being used to make the stay more comfortable. Each room has different period furniture, frescoes, family portraits and decoration of old paintings, which create a great ambience.


Conference
Although Hotel Pushkar Palace has no conference hall in the hotel premises, but this facility can be availed at it’s branch hotel which is hardly 500 yards away. Jagat Singh Palace Hotel has got fully Air-conditioned Conference Hall with all the facilitiesand a capacity of 100 to 150 persons. Size of the hall is about 2000 Sq.ft. where seating plan can be arranged as per the requirement of the conference. Beautiful frescoes are painted in the "Durbar Hall".


Services
Conference Hall, Restaurant, Room Service, Travel Desk, Laundry Service, Doctor on call, Car Rental, Clock Room, Swimming pool, STD/ISD Telephone, Camping, Jeep, Horse and Camel Safaries, Visa/Master, Credit Cards Accepted, Money Exchange, Camel Karwan, Minibar, Elevators, Satellite TV


Tariff

Per Room, per night on room only basis, taxes will be charged extra as applicable.

DELUXE ROOM
Sgl	Rs 2200/-
Dbl	Rs 2700/-
Extra Bed	Rs 300/-
SUITE
Sgl	Rs 5000/-
Dbl	Rs 6000/-
Extra bed	Rs 600/-

The above tariff is effective from 1^st October 2004 to 31^st March 2005.

During Pushkar Fair (8th Nov to 15th Nov 2005)

Deluxe Room
Sgl/Dubl	US $ 250
Extra Bed	US $ 60
Suite (Sgl/Dbl)	US $ 350
Extra Bed	US $ 70

Taxes as applicable will be charged extra.

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