The results of Conde Nast Readers' Travel Awards 2014 are out, and 3 Rajasthani hotels have marked their places in the top 20 list of Asia. The Oberoi Udaivilas of Udaipur has jumped from the 7th place in 2013 to the 2nd place this year, while the Devi Garh in Udaipur and Jaipur's Rambagh Palace have both lost a couple of spots from last year:
Top Hotels in Asia (2014):
Rank 2 - The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur (7th in 2013)
Rank 8 - Devi Garh by Lebua, Udaipur (6th in 2013)
Rank 11 - Rambagh Palace, Jaipur (9th in 2013)
Top Hotels in Asia (2013):
Rank 6 - Devi Garh by Lebua, Udaipur
Rank 7 - The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur
Rank 9 - Rambagh Palace, Jaipur
Source and details: http://www.cntraveller.com/awards/readers-travel-awards/rta-2014
Jaipur - the Pink City of Rajasthan
A rough guide to travel and attractions in Jaipur, India.
Bhangarh Fort
According to Foxnews, the Bhangarh Fort in Rajasthan is one of the world's 9 most haunted tourist destinations. Bhangarh is a village in Alwar district, on the edge of the Sariska Tiger Reserve. It is located over 80 kms east of Jaipur, which would take about a 2-hour drive by road. Bhangarh is a popular tourist destination, known for its historic ruins.
Quite a few myths and legends surround the Bhangarh Fort, one of which goes that the royals and residents of the palace were cursed to death by a tantrik (wizard), with their spirits haunting the fort forever. Locals believe that the ghosts of the tantrik and the palace dwellers still haunt the fort, which is why entry is prohibited to tourists during dark hours, that is after sunset and before sunrise.
Besides the haunted fort, the town is also famous for some pre-historic Hindu temple ruins.
For the list of the world's 9 most haunted tourist destinations, check out: http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2014/10/08/9-haunted-tourist-destinations/
Quite a few myths and legends surround the Bhangarh Fort, one of which goes that the royals and residents of the palace were cursed to death by a tantrik (wizard), with their spirits haunting the fort forever. Locals believe that the ghosts of the tantrik and the palace dwellers still haunt the fort, which is why entry is prohibited to tourists during dark hours, that is after sunset and before sunrise.
Besides the haunted fort, the town is also famous for some pre-historic Hindu temple ruins.
For the list of the world's 9 most haunted tourist destinations, check out: http://www.foxnews.com/travel/2014/10/08/9-haunted-tourist-destinations/
Travel and Leisure Awards 2013
The Oberoi Rajvilas has maintained a rank in Travel and Leisure magazine's annual tourism poll awards, clinching a global rank of the 19th best hotel for 2013, up from 28th last year. The hotel also ranked 4th among top resorts in Asia, down from 3rd in 2012.
Another resort in the Asia top list is Rambagh Palace, a historic heritage hotel, which is named the 11th best resort in Asia this year.
Top 100 Hotels Overall
- Rank 19th - The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, India
(2012 rank - 28th)
Top Resorts in Asia
- Rank 4th - The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, India
(2012 rank - 3rd)
- Rank 11th - Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, India
(2012 rank - 8th)
Source: http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/2013
Another resort in the Asia top list is Rambagh Palace, a historic heritage hotel, which is named the 11th best resort in Asia this year.
Top 100 Hotels Overall
- Rank 19th - The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, India
(2012 rank - 28th)
Top Resorts in Asia
- Rank 4th - The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur, India
(2012 rank - 3rd)
- Rank 11th - Rambagh Palace, Jaipur, India
(2012 rank - 8th)
Source: http://www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest/2013
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