4. Rambagh Palace
It was the former residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. In 1835, the garden house was built on the site.
In 1887, during Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh's rule, it was converted into a royal hunting lodge.
Then, in the early 20th century, it was expanded into a royal palace.
Maharajah Sawai Man Singh II made Rambagh his principal residence and added a number of royal suites in 1931.
By the 1950s, the royal family felt that the upkeep of the palace and its 47 acres (190,000 m2) of gardens was becoming very costly.
They, therefore, decided in 1957 to convert it into a luxury hotel.
It is now the luxury Taj Palace hotel in Jaipur.
5. Samode Palace, near Jaipur
The well maintained Samode Palace is built into the Aravali Ranges, around one hour North West of Jaipur.
Its richly decorated palace rooms, with intricate frescoes and mirror work, are stunning to explore.
The hotel is enchantingly lit up at night, making it a lovely romantic getaway.
