Situated in the foothills of picturesque Aravalli hills, Pataudi is a small town near Gurgaon in Haryana, which serves as a popular weekend destination from Delhi. Founded in 1806 by the Pashtun adventurer Fa'iz Talab Khan, it was once the seat of the non-salute Princely state of the same name. Pataudi is famous for its royal sparkling white Pataudi palace; which belongs to the legendary cricketer, Nawab Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi (nicknamed as “Tiger”) and his wife, the renowned Bollywood actress Sharmila Tagore. Built by Ibrahim Ali Khan, his father and the ruler of the princely state, Pataudi Palace is an oasis in the verdant countryside of Haryana. It is now converted in to a heritage hotel in Pataudi, which exudes an old world charm that takes you back into the time of royalty.
There are no budget hotels or luxury hotels in Pataudi. Run by Neemrana Group of hotels, Pataudi Palace is the only hotel in Pataudi, which offer palatial rooms to suit the convenience of different people with different budget options. |