Oberoi Restores Historic Rajgarh Palace in India as Luxury Retreat

The Oberoi Group has opened Rajgarh Palace, a restored 350-year-old Bundela-era fortress in Rajgarh, Madhya Pradesh, India, as its newest luxury hotel. The seven-year restoration involved historians, conservators, architects, and over 1,000 local artisans, returning the palace to its former splendor. The property spans 76 acres of hills, lakes, and forests, featuring restored courtyards, an infinity pool, a spa named Asmi, and two restaurants: Neerangan and Maanya. Maanya offers tasting menus inspired by historic royal dishes, acknowledging global influences on Indian cuisine. Guests can visit Panna National Park, a tiger reserve where the tiger population has been reintroduced to around 100 after being wiped out in the late 2000s. The article also highlights other Oberoi properties: The Oberoi New Delhi, redesigned by Adam D. Tihany in 2018, and The Oberoi Amarvilas in Agra, located 600 meters from the Taj Mahal, with every room offering direct views of the monument. The author also visited the Khajuraho monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hindu and Jain temples dating to the 10th century, known for intricate stone carvings including erotic depictions. The Oberoi Group, founded by Mohan Singh Oberoi in 1934, is India's leading luxury hotel brand with 14 properties.