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Wilderness at its best.

Stepwell Dinners

Feast amidst the historic beauty of stepwell, village walk, unearth the soul of rajasthan.

Spa & Wellness

Revitalize. rejuvenate. radiate, swimming pool.

Dive & Dine

Dining by the pool, rooftop dining under the twinkling skies, heavenly cuisine.

Dining in Nature

Savor the flavors, embrace the serenity, stay experience, embrace the best of nature & hospitality.

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Unforgettable moments, exquisite dining, champagne breakfast.

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Where premium drinks meet unparalleled elegance, vegetable farm, culinary trails in our homegrown gardens.

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Royal Suite

Max occupancy: x people, starting from, 85000*/night.

If you have a penchant for quiet and tasteful luxury, the Royal Suite is for you. Experience the life of an aesthete in the erstwhile royal courts by treating yourself to a stay in the Royal Suite, where you will be surrounded by gorgeous art and fine furnishings.

The courtyard area is a true luxury in modern times, offering you a space to breathe deeply and take in the fresh air during cool mornings and warm evenings. It’s the perfect place to sit back, pour yourself a drink and enjoy your break from the trappings of everyday life.

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Grand Royal Suite

100000*/night.

The Grand Royal Suite creates a holistic experience that is a treat for both mind and body. The large and well-appointed living room offers the perfect setting to kick back and relax. The cosy bedroom evokes the royal past of Rajasthan, where art and culture were venerated. The wellness room, overlooking the courtyard, is the perfect place to avail soothing treatments that will rejuvenate you.

After a day of traipsing up and down palace ramparts in Jodhpur’s old city, the Grand Royal Suite will provide a haven of comfort and luxury. It has all the modern amenities you need while also giving you a sense of times past, when craftsmanship and aesthetics were valued and rewarded.

Grand Heritage Suite

Max occupancy: 3 people, ₹18500*/night.

Junior Suite

₹45000*/night.

Ajit Suite​ With Pool View

₹40000*/night.

These four Suites open up to the mesmerising view of the sparkling pool. Whether you are standing on the balcony, sitting at your front door or gazing through intricately carved ‘Jharokha’ windows, you can immerse yourself in the soothing sight and sound of water.

Go for a‬ refreshing swim and make the most of poolside leisure while you are in the hotel. With intimate but spacious courtyard where romantic candle‬‭ light‬‭ dinners can be‬ arranged on‬‭ request, these suites offer you an enchanting‬‭ experiences here at‬ The Ajit Bhawan.‬‬‬‬‬

Grand Heritage Room

₹15000*/night.

Luxury Grand Heritage

₹21500*/night.

Narlai Suite

₹65000*/night.

Vintage Tent

₹16000*/night.

The Vintage Tents are a throwback to the vintage era, when royals and aristocrats sought comfort in lavish tented camps on their many travels. Every wall, curtain and object in the Tents reflects the opulence of the vintage era as it was. ‬ Equipped with all the modern amenities such as air conditioners, TV‬‭ ‬‭ screens, working desks, and luxury bathrooms and vanities for him and her, these‬ tents are the epitome of comfort and elegance.‬‭ Colourful tapestries and trimmings‬ create a sense of grandeur and majesty.‬ The tents open out into a sprawling front lawn. It’s where you can have a scrumptious‬ breakfast, enjoy a mid-day meal or‬‭ just‬‭ stay still and hear the birdsong.‬‬‬‬‬ Size: 312 Sq. ft

Deluxe Rooms​

₹5000/Night

Walk beyond the classic wooden doorways to enter our Deluxe Rooms. Furnished with images of gods & kings and exquisite design, luxury will have never seemed more within reach.

Here, you can hear echoes of the water bubbling in the fountain of the adjacent lobby.‬ You will also catch the fragrance of blossoming flowers and the whiff of a regal past.‬ The Deluxe Rooms are a perfect blend of old and new, giving you a true taste of‬ Rajasthani history and hospitality. Size: 323 Sq. ft

Vintage Room

₹20000*/night.

Ajit Bhawan’s Vintage Rooms are thoughtfully decorated and tastefully furnished. Pastel, stonewashed walls, vintage-looking furniture, lanterns by the bed—let these touches envelop you in a sense of warmth and cosiness.

Outside the rooms, there’s a sit-out area where you can set up a chair and take your‬ morning tea, while basking in the toasty winter sunlight.‬ With this range of rooms at Ajit Bhawan, luxury and comfort is very much within reach.‬

Size: 400 Sq. ft

Ajit Suite​

₹30000*/night.

The sixteen Ajit Suites are each based on a distinct theme. They embody the perfect blend of luxurious modern amenities and age-old decor that graced the palaces of yore.

Each suite is curated‬‭ according to the‬‭‬‭ preferences of a member of the royal‬ family‬‭,‬‭ who once resided here.‬‭ The‬‭ wooden chandeliers, precious paintings,‬ private balconies and porch areas‬‭ all‬‭ exude‬‭ the opulence and rich heritage of‬‭ the‬‭ Marwar‬‭ Royals‬‭.‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

Presidential Suite

₹150000*/night.

A suite fi t for a royal. Our presidential suite is meant to give you the feeling of a luxurious home away from home. The suite is in a low bungalow made of evocative red sandstone brick, a marriage of the 19th-century British architectural style with uniquely Indian materials.

Inside the suite, there is a private gym area, a dedicated spa and massage space, two bedrooms equipped with comfortable couches, and a spacious living room. Both rooms are accompanied by spacious bathrooms equipped with all the modern amenities, ensuring your comfort and convenience.

The suite has a spacious private verandah, where you can take your morning tea surrounded by the sight of playful squirrels and the sound of chirping birds. A fountain bubbles at the back, to add to your sense of calm and connection.

Designed to cater to the most refined tastes, our Presidential Suites offer an unmatched level of luxury, sophistication and privacy.

A House Wine

Vintage suite, ₹25000*/night.

Jodhpur abounds with tales of valour and sacrifice on the battlefield. Our Vintage Suites are a homage to these brave men. With walls the colour of the endless desert, and a semi-private outdoor area designed like fort ramparts, these rooms carry echoes of the storied heritage of these parts.

Vintage locks on the gates, chairs carved out of horse saddles and portraits of kings and‬ warriors are other touches that hark back to history.

Every room opens into a front porch‬‭ equipped‬ with comf‬‭ortable‬‭‬‭ chairs and‬‭ a spacious private area that can seat groups of up to six.‬ Inside the room, you will find luxury‬ showers, spacious wardrobes and stylish dressing areas, befitting a royal experience.‬‬‬‬‬ Size: 550 Sq. ft

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• - Swimming Pool
• - Restaurant
• - Jungle Safari

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• - Laundry Service
• - Room Service
• - Air Conditioning
• - Paid Airport Transfers

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• - Dining Area

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• - Fire Extinguishers

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Check-in: 2 PM Check-out: 10 AM

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ANKUR AGGARWAL

It’s a Haveli which is located in a village and the same has been converted into a The Rawla Narlai - A Leopard Safari Destination. It has all the facilities. One may not like classic category room and being an Indian, I am quite familiar with Haveli so for me it’s not a very different experience but how the Haveli has been converted into a Hotel is an impressive thing to see. Also if you are visiting Kumbhalgarh Fort then stay at this place is not a viable option because it takes good one and half hour to visit Kumbhalgarh fort from this The Rawla Narlai - A Leopard Safari Destination which is very tiring and I would suggest taking The Rawla Narlai - A Leopard Safari Destination at Kumbhalgarh only.

Paramveer Rathore

The Hotel has been curated with passion and heart. The rich heritage has been preserved and showcased in the most unique way so that the guests experience what it is like to be a king. The Hotel staff is courteous and has in depth knowledge of the property and the surroundings. The step well dinner is the most amazing and unique experience which one will ever have. A perfect example where royalty meets hospitality. Thank you team Narlai for hosting us.

Superb heritage hotel in middle of village

Advait Chauhan

Food amazing. Even in village, they have perfectly managed continental as well as Rajasthani food. Don't Miss daal, bati churma that they serve in silver utensils. Have got multiple sights of leopard in safari that they have arranged. Must visit.

Loved this place

Priyanka Shailendra

This is more than just a The Rawla Narlai - A Leopard Safari Destination. It's a destination one must visit in Rajasthan. It's an experience by itself. Definitely going back.

Lifetime experience

Akhil Chandna

Awesome property with excellent hospitality. Staff calls you Hukum all the time. Must visit for lifetime experience with different activities they offer during stay.

Excellent service and wonderful location

Manish soni

Staff was too good and co-operative, food quality and location is also wonderful. I give 10/10 for service and The Rawla Narlai - A Leopard Safari Destination staff.

Peaceful and relaxing

Piyush Sharma

Hotel is away From the City, the feel inside is really peaceful and relaxing. The staff will make you feel like royal, and service and food is just awesome.

Luxury heritage style

Bharat Purohit

A quiet place to enjoy the luxury heritage style, Rawla Narlai was luxurious, child friendly, dreamy, flavorful food, great hospitality.

Excellent Stay

It was really an amazing experience staying here. The property is very well maintained

Excellent stay for special occasion

Kushal Shah

Booked for my anniversary and was worth it.

dilipkumar kanungo

Gud Hotel but staff is very rude

Great experience

Vivek Nigam

Good food, very well behaved staff and a great location. The private sunrise breakfast was a great experience with a great view.

Aryan Verma

Food is expensive, location is good it is deep in the village and staff is great far away from Kumbalgarh.

Chirag Khatwani

Ambiance nice view, good food quality.

anmol singhvi

Good pool and room was quite big in size, food was nice.

Nice authentic

Jean Gladys Simpson

Old hunting lodge converted into the Hotel, very good as off beaten

Best experience

kalpana choudhary

Staff are good Best Hotel experience

Heritage lodge!

Katherine Meyer

Nice heritage lodge with character and good service!

DILIPKUMAR KANUNGO

Good Hotel nice service keep it up

It's very nice place to stay

Daksh Patel

Fantastic location. Good food quality. Good service.

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The Rawla Narlai - A Luxury Heritage Stay in Leopard Country

Village – Narlai, Near Kumbhalgarh, Desuri road, 306703 Nārlāi, India – Excellent location – show map

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Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and views of the mountains, The Rawla Narlai - A Luxury Heritage Stay in Leopard Country is located in Nārlāi in the Rajasthan Region, 30 mi from Kumbhalgarh. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property and free private parking is available on site. Certain units have a seating area to relax in after a busy day. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom fitted with a shower. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Maharana Pratap Airport is 84 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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• 2 swimming pools
• Non-smoking rooms
• Airport shuttle (free)
• Room service
• Free parking

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

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Free private parking available at the hotel

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Restaurants 1 restaurant on site.

• Cuisine Indian
• Ambience Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic

Amenities of The Rawla Narlai - A Luxury Heritage Stay in Leopard Country Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

• Toilet paper
• Guest bathroom
• Bathtub or shower
• Private Bathroom
• Free toiletries
• Wardrobe or closet
• Walk-in closet
• Mountain view
• Outdoor fireplace
• Outdoor furniture
• BBQ facilities Additional charge
• Electric kettle
• Socket near the bed
• Clothes rack
• Live sports events (broadcast)
• Live music/Performance Off-site
• Themed dinners Additional charge
• Walking tours
• Badminton equipment
• Evening entertainment
• Horseback riding Additional charge Off-site
• Sitting area
• Flat-screen TV
• Satellite channels
• Wine/Champagne Additional charge
• Kid-friendly buffet
• Kids' meals Additional charge
• Special diet meals (on request)
• Breakfast in the room
• Valet parking
• Accessible parking
• Invoice provided
• Private check-in/out
• Baggage storage
• Currency exchange
• Express check-in/out
• 24-hour front desk
• Board games/Puzzles
• Child safety socket covers
• Babysitting/Child services Additional charge
• Daily housekeeping
• Suit press Additional charge
• Ironing service Additional charge
• Dry cleaning Additional charge
• Laundry Additional charge
• Fax/Photocopying
• Business center Additional charge
• Fire extinguishers
• CCTV outside property
• CCTV in common areas
• Smoke alarms
• Security alarm
• 24-hour security
• Carbon monoxide detector
• Shared lounge/TV area
• Air conditioning
• Wake-up service
• Tile/Marble floor
• Packed lunches
• Ironing facilities
• Airport shuttle
• Open all year
• Pool/Beach towels
• Beach chairs/Loungers
• Suitable for kids
• Kids' pool
• Full-body massage
• Hand massage
• Head massage
• Foot massage
• Neck massage
• Back massage
• Spa/Wellness packages
• Spa facilities
• Beach umbrellas
• Massage Additional charge
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Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 7 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash The Rawla Narlai - A Luxury Heritage Stay in Leopard Country accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print Must-know information for guests at this property

24th Dec - Mandatory supplement charges for Gala Dinner at INR 8,500+18% Tax per person.

31st Dec - - Mandatory supplement charges for Gala Dinner at INR 12,000+ 18%Tax per person.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

FAQs about The Rawla Narlai - A Luxury Heritage Stay in Leopard Country

Does the rawla narlai - a luxury heritage stay in leopard country have a restaurant on site.

• Jharokha Cafe

Does The Rawla Narlai - A Luxury Heritage Stay in Leopard Country have a pool?

Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

What is there to do at The Rawla Narlai - A Luxury Heritage Stay in Leopard Country?

• Themed dinners
• Swimming pool
• Live music/Performance
• Horseback riding

Is The Rawla Narlai - A Luxury Heritage Stay in Leopard Country popular with families?

Yes, The Rawla Narlai - A Luxury Heritage Stay in Leopard Country is popular with guests booking family stays.

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Check-in at The Rawla Narlai - A Luxury Heritage Stay in Leopard Country is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

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How far is The Rawla Narlai - A Luxury Heritage Stay in Leopard Country from the center of Nārlāi?

The Rawla Narlai - A Luxury Heritage Stay in Leopard Country is 1,000 feet from the center of Nārlāi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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The Unique Burial of a Child of Early Scythian Time at the Cemetery of Saryg-Bulun (Tuva)

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In 1988, the Tuvan Archaeological Expedition (led by M. E. Kilunovskaya and V. A. Semenov) discovered a unique burial of the early Iron Age at Saryg-Bulun in Central Tuva. There are two burial mounds of the Aldy-Bel culture dated by 7th century BC. Within the barrows, which adjoined one another, forming a figure-of-eight, there were discovered 7 burials, from which a representative collection of artifacts was recovered. Burial 5 was the most unique, it was found in a coffin made of a larch trunk, with a tightly closed lid. Due to the preservative properties of larch and lack of air access, the coffin contained a well-preserved mummy of a child with an accompanying set of grave goods. The interred individual retained the skin on his face and had a leather headdress painted with red pigment and a coat, sewn from jerboa fur. The coat was belted with a leather belt with bronze ornaments and buckles. Besides that, a leather quiver with arrows with the shafts decorated with painted ornaments, fully preserved battle pick and a bow were buried in the coffin. Unexpectedly, the full-genomic analysis, showed that the individual was female. This fact opens a new aspect in the study of the social history of the Scythian society and perhaps brings us back to the myth of the Amazons, discussed by Herodotus. Of course, this discovery is unique in its preservation for the Scythian culture of Tuva and requires careful study and conservation.

Keywords: Tuva, Early Iron Age, early Scythian period, Aldy-Bel culture, barrow, burial in the coffin, mummy, full genome sequencing, aDNA

Information about authors: Marina Kilunovskaya (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Vladimir Semenov (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Candidate of Historical Sciences. Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail: [email protected] Varvara Busova  (Moscow, Russian Federation).  (Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation). Institute for the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences.  Dvortsovaya Emb., 18, Saint Petersburg, 191186, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Kharis Mustafin  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Technical Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Irina Alborova  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Candidate of Biological Sciences. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected] Alina Matzvai  (Moscow, Russian Federation). Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology.  Institutsky Lane, 9, Dolgoprudny, 141701, Moscow Oblast, Russian Federation E-mail:  [email protected]

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Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

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Palace of Tsar Alexis

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