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Chhatra SagarRajasthan, India
Far from the maddening crowds of Delhi and Jaipur is this exotic getaway in Marwar, a south-western region of rural Rajasthan, and the perfect mid-trip stopover for anyone suffering fort fatigue. This is desert country, but at the end of the 19th century a local noble, Thakur Chhatra Singh of Nimaj, created a dam on a seasonal stream so that farmers would have water all year round. On his new oasis, he built a hunting camp where dignitaries would come for sport and socialisation. Now his great-grandchildren have recreated the estate, with 11 luxurious hand-stitched and hand-painted traditional tents overlooking the dam, and two more private pavilions high on the hill.
Each has locally crafted furnishings, a private bathroom and its own peaceful sitting area overlooking the landscape. During the day you can explore the area with a jeep safari to rural Bishnoi villages. The Bishnoi people are nature-lovers who enjoy a rich cultural life, with their villages often home to potters, weavers, farmers and shepherds. There’s also the option of doing a wildlife safari.
get there
The camp is located 120 kilometres from Jodhpur.
- Hand-stitched tens
- Locally created decorations
- Meals included
- Lake views
Prices start from US$495 per night for a double room, including meals, non-alcoholic beverages and a bird-watching tour or farm and village visit. This excludes government taxes, however.
Chhatra Sagar
chhatrasagar.com
The hotel is open from October until the end of March.
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