RANBANKA PALACE
A Heritage Hotel, Jodhpur
The RANBANKA PALACE traces its linage to the former Rulers of Jodhpur. The kingdom of Jodhpur was ruled by the Rathores, who controlled much of Marwar in western Rajasthan including Bikaner, the other desert fiefdom. Jodhpur history revolves around this Rathore Clan. Rao Jodha, the chief of the Rathore clan, founded the city of Jodhpur in 1459. The Ranbanka Palace named after the the Rathore war cry –“RANBANKA RATHORE “ –( The invincible in battle ) was built for Maharajadhiraj Sir Ajit Singh ji ,younger brother of Maharaja Umaid Singh ji of Jodhpur ,both brothers being direct decedents of Rao Jodha . The Maharajas of Jodhpur lived and they ruled from the Jodhpur Fort, the Meharangarh. Around a hundred years ago the Maharaja of Jodhpur built a palace called the Umaid Bhawan Palace. His younger brother Maharaja Ajit Singh built his Palace; close to Umaid Bhawan which is a now part of Ranbanka Palace.
In the present day, Raj Kumar K.V.Singh (Grandson of Maharajadhiraj Sir, Ajit Singh) scion of the Royal Family has converted this Magnificent Sandstone Building into a Heritage Hotel, Overlooking the seemingly invincible Mehrangarh Fort on one side and the gigantic Umaid Bhawan Palace on the other, Ranbanka Palace holds the lingering echoes of a bygone era, like no other place. Being an original Palace it retains the old world charm and offers its guests a taste of royal living – a luxury and extravagance that was once the sole preserve of kings. It’s elegantly appointed rooms, long corridors and majestic gardens echo with history, and every corner has a story to tell.
The Palace was commissioned as a hotel in the year 2000 with only 35 operational hotel rooms, however now with major restoration, up gradation and refurbishment 47 more rooms have been added, taking the total room inventory to 83 rooms, making it one of the largest Heritage Hotels in Rajasthan. These rooms are spacious, clean, well ventilated with elegant rich teakwood antique style furniture. The King Size beds and furnishings are in the Royal Traditional style; matching the heritage ambiance of the palace. All the new rooms are set around the courtyard, each having an exquisite view of the Gardens and the Swimming Pool.
As you enter the courtyard you are taken back in time as the puppet and magic shows, along with kaalbelia dancers, create an ambience that is entirely unique and the legacy of Vibrant Rajput Heritage. Through the Garden pathway you will enter the Panchranga restaurant with its Polo Bar and Rajasthani baithek.
Ranbanka Palace is now not just confined to a leisure destination but it is an ideal Destination to host large scale Weddings, complete with all the pomp and show of a great Royal Wedding.with 150 Course Rajasthani Cuisines , Processions of Dancers ,Elephants ,Camels and Horses .along with all the traditional music and dances.
The Palace has always stood for an unparalleled experience in hosting grand occasions,banquets , formal gathering, conferences and meetings.
Recently The Palace underwent complete restoration and up gradation ,thus increasing its Room inventory, upgrading and increasing its Public and Service Areas. The Kitchen and the back of the house areas have been professionally designed ,keeping in mind very high standards of cleanliness and hygiene .Further the Palace hotel is serviced by a highly professional staff which is under continuous training and development programmes , to fulfill the needs & the taste of all guests.
