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regal repose. ARCHITECTURAL SPLENDOUR
The bar’s facade, a chavara (wooden balcony) salvaged The palace stands as an architectural marvel, seamlessly
from a heritage house in Amritsar, imparts an aura of fusing traditional Mughal and Rajputana styles.
antiquity. A glass door in the living room opens onto a vast Intricate jaalis, jharokhas, scalloped arches, and domes
terrace, offering a panoramic vista of the city. meticulously crafted from Dholpur and red Agra stone
The two bedrooms, reminiscent of an art gallery, boast create an ambience that gracefully straddles historical
handcrafted gold leaf frescos on the ceilings and a elegance and contemporary luxury.
curated array of artifacts, including 19th-century Noormahal Palace, sprawling across 12 acres,
bejewelled wooden combs acquired from a Mysuru encapsulates the essence of a bygone era while embracing
auction. the aspirations of the modern world.
The dining tableau, intricately carved from an ancient Beyond its grandeur, Noormahal transforms into a living
Rajasthani haveli, and chairs repurposed from window cultural tapestry. Traditional crafts and intricate artworks
frames of forts, contribute to the prevailing regal adorn the palace, resonating with the designs and allure of
ambience. bygone eras. The thikri work, involving diamond cutting
A dedicated personal chef tends to the gastronomic tools and vibrant glass pieces, embellishes the walls – an
desires of guests, and the silver cutlery adorning the dining artistic motif akin to the opulence witnessed in the
table reflects an unwavering commitment to opulence and distinguished palaces of Rajasthan, including Amer Fort
luxury. and Jaipur’s City Palace.

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