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Chittaranjan Palace, 2270 Vinoba Rd.
Jayalakshmipuram
91-821/525-5000 or 91-821/525-5001

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From Travel + Leisure, Jul 2003

“From the vantage point of the lavish gardens or the velvet croquet lawn, the restored Chittaranjan Palace, built a century ago for the local princesses, has a certain aristocratic allure. But in fact, the mission of the 29-room hotel is quite humble, stained glass and elegant colonial-style rooms notwithstanding. The place operates partly on solar power, and all profits are distributed to environmental projects and health clinics in the area. The lodge employs widows and those from lower castes, ensuring...” MORE>>

–David Hochman, “25 Great Ecolodges”

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