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Showing posts with label Pataudi. Show all posts
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Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Pataudi - the home of picturesque Pataudi Palace


Location: Gurgaon district of Haryana

Distance: 70 km from Delhi

Popular for: Pataudi Palace

Pataudi Place, Gurgaon


Getting There –
By Road – From Delhi, take NH 8 to reach Gurgaon. Further, the same road takes you to Bahora Kalan. Then, turn towards right on the state road leading straight to Pataudi. The journey should take around one and half hours. 

Overview – 
Pataudi is small town in Gurgaon district of Haryana. Located just 70 km from Delhi, the town draws tourists as well as corporates for a quaint weekend break. During the pre-independence era, Pataudi was a princely state of the same name. Founded in 1806 by Faiz Talab Khan, the town is now the home of the famous Indian cricketer Nawab Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi. The royal family has a grand palace at Pataudi, called the Pataudi Palace. 

Don’t Miss – 
Experience the royal splendour of the old days at Pataudi Palace. Constructed by Nawab Ibrahim Ali Khan in 1935, the magnificent palace sprawls over an area of 25 acre, amidst the peaceful and fresh atmosphere. An oasis in the verdant countryside of Pataudi, the luxurious palace along with its exquisite exterior has elegant verandahs, spacious bedrooms, old-style baths, well-maintained gardens and a massive conference room. The grand palace is a fine venue for meetings, family gatherings and weekend breaks. Remember, the palace can be book only for a group. 

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