The magnificent living room of Samode Haveli, where the walls are adorned from floor to ceiling with hand-painted frescoes, dating back to the illustrious 18th century W hile strolling through the ...

In a state rich with regal history, the sight of havelis at regular intervals is a common occurrence in Rajasthan. Amid this abundance, many of these architectural treasures have succumbed to the ...

Descendants of the former royal family of Samode still own and run the 225-year-old townhouse, but good luck booking one of its 50 rooms in high season (December to February) when doubles start at ...

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It boasts a mosaic dining room, fairy tale rooms, exotic arches and a tree-lined courtyard with an outdoor pool. Samode Haveli, Gangapole, Jaipur (00 91 141 263 2370; samode.com).

Samode Safari Lodge at Bandhavgarh, a part of heritage hotel group Samode Hotels, is the latest inclusion in the exclusive club of Relais & Chateaux luxury network.