Heritage tourism is fast gaining significance in promoting India as a tourist destination. Heritage hotels have grown many times in number since 1991 (in the classified and brand category). According to Indian Heritage Hotels Association (IHHA), while there were 51 heritage hotels in 1991, the number rose to 154 in '04. The numbers are expected to reach 500 in 2013.
The urge of heritage hotels is increasing in demand, especially in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Being a land of royals, historic palaces, forts and rich legacy, ...