Sublime Heritage

OUR
LEGACY

Rohet Garh is a classified Heritage Hotel. Since 1990 it has been nurtured and developed with great love and care by the family into one of the finest Heritage hotels in the country. No new building has been added in the renovation process, but rather, old edifices have been skilfully redesigned to create a heritage property that has few parallels. Situated on the banks of a lake and set in the midst of rural surroundings, it is a haven of peace and tranquillity. Sprawling lawns and manicured gardens, which invite a multitude of birds and dancing peacocks, herald your entry into this oasis where the bird song is the only sound you will hear. A superb swimming pool with four charming pavilions entices you for a refreshing dip. Often dinner is served by the poolside as folk musicians enliven the evening atmosphere. An elegant, beautifully appointed lounge, serene verandas, and terraces with breath-taking views, make perfect venues for relaxation. The thirty individually and beautifully appointed rooms offer all the creature comforts and add a touch of class.

Pioneers of activities such as ‘The Village Safari’, and offering an array of activities- from an extensive equestrian program to culinary workshops, Rohet Garh has set the highest standards in quality and efficiency, offering its guests an experience beyond compare.

Rohet Garh proudly boasts of the finest kitchens in traditional cuisine. The chefs have been trained by the lady of the house, the late Thakurani Sahiba Jayendra Kumari, who was the author of Cuisine of Rohet Garh and Quick and Easy Rajasthani Cuisine, the former published due to popular demand from our guests. Many have called their meal at Rohet Garh, their best in India.

The peace and tranquillity of the environs have drawn writers from around the world. Rohet Garh has had the honour and privilege of hosting some of the most respected names in the literary world. Bruce Chatwin and William Dalrymple practically lived at Rohet Garh for four to five months working on their respective books, The Song-lines and The City of Djinns.

TRYST
WITH
HOSPITALITY

Rohet Garh proudly boasts of the finest kitchens in traditional cuisine.

The chefs have been trained by the lady of the house, the late Thakurani Sahiba, who was the author of Cuisine of Rohet Garh and Quick and Easy Rajasthani Cuisine, the former published due to popular demand from our guests. Many have called their meal at Rohet Garh, their best in India.

The peace and tranquility of the environs have drawn writers from around the world. Rohet Garh has had the honour of hosting some of the most respected names in the literary world.

Bruce Chatwin and William Dalrymple practically lived at Rohet Garh for four to five months working on their respective books, The Song-lines and The City of Djinns.

Patrick French too is a friend of the family’s and has spent time at Rohet Garh, as did Simon Winchester and Jeffery Morehouse.

OUR
ROOMS
&
SUITES

Thirty two beautifully appointed rooms including six suites are the pride of the property.

Each room is unique, boasting of it's own special features, all the while being welcoming and intimate.

The frescos set the rooms apart from the ordinary, and the furniture, designed in-house in traditional hues, is of the highest quality.

All rooms have attached modern bathrooms, which are spotlessly clean and tastefully adorned.

SUPER DELUXE ROOM

Rooms in the historic building which have been expertly restored with all modern amenities and beautiful hand painted walls.

Sq. ft. of private space

Pool, garden or lake view

Bathroom with amenities

In-room safe

In-room seating area

Tea/Coffee Stations

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SUITES

Luxurious suites have beautiful hand painted walls and decorated with local textiles with all modern amenities.

Sq. ft. of private space

Pool, garden or lake view

Bathroom with amenities

In-room safe

In-room seating area

Tea/Coffee Stations

Complimentary fruit basket

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AMENITIES

Rohet Garh's amenities are the perfect luxury indulgence in the Thar desert.

THE SPA

The Spa at Rohet Garh is perfect to rejuvenate you on your relaxing holiday.

We offer a variety of therapies ranging from a full body massage to long practiced reflexology treatments.

Whatever your choice, the treatments are a relaxing and healthy interlude. Located close to the Rohet Garh gardens, you can enjoy treatments whilst listening to the birdsong!

THE POOL

The pool at Rohet Garh is situated in one of the interior courtyards giving it adequate privacy and space. Surrounded by arches and with Chatris (Stone pavilions) on each corner it is as majestic as it is inviting.

SIGNATURE
EXPERIENCES

From village safari to bird watching, indulge into our various signature experiences carefully curated for a heartfelt experience

VILLAGE SAFARIS

An excursion into the heart of rural Rajasthan.

Pioneered by us way back in 1988, The Village Safari still remains our main highlight. Showcasing the best of the land, it is a cultural experience, which encompasses all that this region has to offer. From the warm and hospitable people, to the various customs and ceremonies, the local crafts and the abundant wildlife, guests have the rare privilege of being welcomed into people’s homes and interacting with them. They get to experience and understand a way of life that takes them closer to their roots.

They meet the ‘Premier ecologists of the world’, the Bishnois, who have protected nature for more than 500 years and are responsible for the very survival of species like the Black Buck antelope (India’s most beautiful antelope and a rare and protected species today). They share a beautiful relationship with this special animal, wherein the antelope stays close to Bishnoi habitation, never leaving it, and displays complete trust in the Bishnoi people. Guests also meet the Raikas (shepherds) with their glorious costumes, and the Paliwals and Meghwals,( the Brahmin farmers and weavers.)

This unique tour is made possible solely because of the host family’s special relationship with the local people from various communities and walks of life, which allows rare access into every home visited, where guests are welcomed as their very own.

EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM

Experience the Thar wilderness astride the legendary Marwari.

Today Rohet Garh boasts of one of the finest stables of the Marwari horse in the country. This horse’s sensitive but honest disposition and it’s beautiful, free flowing gait make it a delight to ride. The owner himself beautifully schools the horses at Rohet Garh. By offering riding to our guests, we present a special opportunity to the intrepid horseman to experience and cherish this beautiful horse.

Rohet Garh is proud to introduce an extensive tailor-made equestrian program ranging from an hour long morning ride to a six days’/nights’ riding safari exploring the region of western Rajasthan around Rohet. Apart from offering a superb riding experience on beautiful horses, it is also a great cultural experience, which gives a deep insight into the rich culture and traditions of this region of Marwar, as well as offering great game-viewing opportunities. (The reaction of antelopes and other animals in the wild is altogether different when approached on horseback!)

This region of western Rajasthan makes for almost perfect riding country with its semi arid shrub and bush vegetation, wide, open spaces and soft terrain. All itineraries are carefully selected so that riding on tarmac roads is totally eliminated. Passing through delightful small villages and ‘Dhanis’ to access every village and home they pass, and experience the legendary hospitality and warmth of our people of Marwar. It makes an almost overwhelming cultural experience.

In spite of the region being quite dry and arid, it is surprisingly rich in wildlife. Herds of the rare famous Black Buck antelope, the Blue Bull antelope and the petite Chinkara are very common viewing on our rides. The region is also very rich in bird life with over 200 different species to be sighted. The itineraries are tailor-made to suit the requirements of our guests, keeping riding ability and time duration in mind. Overnight accommodation provided during the rides are at our other luxury properties; The Rohet Wilderness Camp and ROHET GARH which are ideally located to culminate a full day ride from Rohet Garh. On the longer rides, accommodation is also provided in luxury mobile tents. These are furnished with two full sized beds, luggage stands, lounge chairs and tables. The attached bathrooms are special, as there is running water, with flushable toilets, regular washbasins and showers! • Although we provide riding hats, guests are recommended to carry their own gear. • We use regular English saddles and tack. • Basic riding ability is necessary for our programs. Guests should be comfortable putting the horse through its paces. • Best season is October to March.

BIRD WATCHING

The perfect bicycle excursion for the enthusiastic birder.

The winter months attract a vast variety of birds into the region, where in a good year up to 200 different species can easily be sighted. The lakes and Jheels around ROHET GARH and Rohet Garh are a haven for birds. A bicycle, a bird book, a bottle of water, a pair of binoculars, packed breakfast, accompanied by an escort is all that a true birder needs!

ROYAL PICNIC

Luxurious dining experience amid the wilderness.

Royal Picnics are a great extension of our safaris. Be it in jeeps or on horseback, the Royal Picnic is a grand recreation of a bygone era, where you are waited upon by liveried attendants; large mattresses with bolsters and soft cushions spread by a soothing water body invite you to kick up your feet, and a choice of cool beverages await your discretion. The food is delicious, served hot on tables with crisp linen and a bottle of wine… and then you drift into sweet slumber watching the pied kingfisher dive for his lunch just yards away from you!

SHIKAR DINNER

Reminiscent of a bygone era, a dining experience unlike any other.

The Shikar Dinners take you back to the days of the Raj, when Shikar (hunting) was the sport of the day. This led to many a night spent out in the wilderness…camping in the dim moonlight of the Thar Desert. At Rohet Garh, we recreate this truly royal experience. The tranquil desert landscape bathed under a spectacular night sky embraces you, as you wind your way lounging on your camel cart to the campsite. Mashaal lit pathways and a crackling bonfire welcome you as you step off your camel cart . Bolstered cushions on traditional chaarpies beckon you, and you give in to the pampering… a glass of your favourite poison in hand, you are entertained by the enthralling Manganiyar folk musicians and the Terrah Taal dancers through the evening, with our ever attentive team serving you a choice of the most delectable kebabs and barbeque….and as if that were not enough, you are then softly ushered along a candle lit path culminating at a beautifully appointed table, with crisp linin and candles to be served a delicious traditional dinner under the glorious night skies.

You can lose yourself to the endless expanse of nothingness when the world is only as large as the glow of your bonfire and ponder on the mysteries of life as you look at the starry skies while lying back on a camel cart which takes you home.

CULINARY WORKSHOPS

Unravel secrets from the legendary kitchens of the late Thakurani Jayendra Kumari Sahiba.

Guests have called a meal at Rohet Garh their best in India. This resulted in the late Thakurani Sahiba Jayendra Kumari authoring a small cookbook on our cuisine. Under her expert guidance, we began our culinary workshops. Today her legacy is carried forward by her daughter in-law, Rashmi Singh. Our workshops promote traditional Rajasthani cuisine and are extremely comprehensive and popular. The guests are not only given demonstrations but also practical training following which they get to sample their own efforts!

MARWARI HORSES

Reviving the legend of the Indian horse.

The family’s passion for horses goes back generations. Some of the greatest names in the long and glorious history of Marwar were born to this distinguished family. In the modern era the name of Thakur Dalpat Singh II stands tall as a legendary polo player and horseman. A member of one of the best teams of its era of the 1920s- The Jodhpur Polo Team. Dalpat Singhji played a pivotal role in the Jodhpur team’s many victories.

Today Rohet Garh has emerged as great patrons of their own horse, the Marwari! The indigenous horse of the Thar Desert! Endowed with sublime beauty and an honest ‘never say die’ spirit, it is a bold and fearless horse, magnificent in confirmation and loyal unto death. It was the brave Rajput warrior’s mighty charger, which was capable of tearing fearlessly into the enemy, rearing up on war elephants in order to let its master strike the foe seated upon it, or jumping off fort ramparts, and jumping rivers with a severed hind leg to save its master’s life by sacrificing its own! In the annals of Rajput history, these horses are as famous as their masters, and their names have been forever immortalized.

THE
SPECIAL
FESTIVAL

Gangaur, Rajasthan’s very own festival, celebrates the celestial marriage of Lord Shiva to his consort Parvati, Their human avatars, Ishar and Gangaur are bedecked and displayed in every noble house all over Rajasthan, two weeks after the festival of Holi. The festival is celebrated like a wedding. Elaborate processions and parades take place all over the state, where the opulent culture and breath-taking colours of Rajasthan are on display.

At Rohet, Gangaur takes on a new meaning! The beautiful deities of Ishar and Gangaur are bedecked in all their finery. They are then displayed every evening in the Zenana court of Rohet Garh for five consecutive days. Every day, women and young girls come to pay homage to the deities and pray for a husband like Ishar. Then, as is the custom during weddings in Rajasthan, the little girls and the women dance for the deities in celebration. The women dance the breathtakingly graceful Ghoomar and Garbha, every night for five nights at the Zenana chowk at Rohet Garh.

On the last day of the festival, the two deities are taken out in a grand procession, accompanied by dancers, musicians, and horsemen riding with lances, to the mela grounds where a huge fair takes place, attracting thousands of people from the area. Dance contests and other athletic competitions take place, and the fair is a riot of colour. A priest conducts the wedding ceremony at the grounds, symbolizing the culmination of the year’s festival, and the deities then retire to the family temple until the next year!

For those coming to Rohet Garh during Gangaur, a truly magnificent cultural bonanza awaits them!

WE ARE LOCATED HERE

C/O Rohet House, P.W.D. Road, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - India

reservations@houseofrohet.com +91-124-4654330

DISTANCE FROM:

42 km from the airport

42 km from the railway station

1 km from the bus stop

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

  • TripAdvisor certificate of Excellent 2017

  • Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2017

  • Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2016

  • Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2012

  • Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2009

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