Narayan Niwas Castle

We enjoyed so much our unique stay at the castle. The castle and the room were so beautiful and special, the food very tasty, the hosts were very welcoming and we enjoyed the conversations with them, great view, the host also recommended very nice proffesional guide for tour shakawatti Haveli. We will be happy to return.

Zeer gastvrije eigenaar en personeel. Men doet alles om het naar je zin te maken. Prachtig onderkomen, waant je als een echte maharadja. Lunch en diner zijn erg lekker. Prachtige uitvalsbasis om omgeving te ontdekken met gids Rajesh. Dat is een must anders mis je alle interessante achtergronden van deze regio.

There is no word describing how far staying at Narayan Niwas Castle brings you. A part of History, a part of magical, a part of architecture. Could keep going long. The owners are a couple full of passion and time to share. The best souvenir ever! I have lucky enough to stay in iconic hotels around the world, I stayed in Palace but nothing to compare with the experience of sharing a part of the daily life of the 8th generation owner a 300 years old castle. Nothing moved, do not expect five stars service cause you will discover the soul you never could imagine to meet. Do not miss the guided tour by Radish which is such an ocean of knowledge. Be ready for a bit of challenge to reach the place if you decide to join it with a motorbike!!

Friendly welcome by Mr Singh whose family has owned this castle for generations. The room was unchanged except for the addition of plumbing and electricity so don't expect modern fixtures, rather you experience the way royalty used to live. The food was amazing and authentic and the chats around the fire pit with Mr Singh and some fellow travellers completed the stay.

This place is simply magical! A travel in the history of Rajasthan! The hospitality of the owners and the kindness of the whole staff are remarkable. 16 years after a first journey, the pleasure to stay here remains intact. A wonderful dinner prepared by an excellent cook: the best of our trip in Rajasthan! Travellers, a journey here will remain an unforgettable highlight of your trip.

Booked a heritage suite through booking dot com based on the reviews I read. Excellent price point. I needed somewhere to stay between Jodphur and Delhi and luckily stumbled upon this place. Incredible property, very original. The heritage suite was a unique experience. The bed was comfortable and the windows and door flyscreened so you could get some ventilation. The cooling is via a ceiling fan, I didn’t need it on at night as the temperature was cool. You can ask for a bottle of water. Bathroom- Adjust your expectations- it’s ancient, well priced and mostly an experience stay. Don’t expect a/c or a modern bathroom. Soap, hand towel, bath towel and toilet paper are provided. Dining- welcome drink on arrival. Tea and coffee can be requested. A meal (delicious) was provided for 650 rupees plus tax. The sweet and sour tomato recipe was delicious. Specify veg or non veg. A dessert was also served. Breakfast was hearty and plentiful- delicious fritters. Tours- I took a tour of the significant sites as recommended. Rajesh provided a 1 hour tour at most for 500 rupee ( be aware there are additional charges if 50 and 100 to access 2 of the sites- you will need change). I believe the tour sometimes lasts longer, the other guest before me had a 2.5 hour tour- he was a photographer and was also using a drone. I’m not sure how you’d access the Havelis and temple without a guide, certainly without Hindi and knowing where to ask it’d be difficult. Staff- very pleasant and accommodating. Major bonus- they accommodated and provided good meals to my driver free of charge, he was extremely happy with this. A great experience for my last night in India.