OUR PICKS OF BEST INDEPENDENT HOTELS IN RAJASTHAN

AJIT BHAWAN

is luxury property in Jodhpur boasts being the rst heritage hotel in India. Ajit Bhawan also o ers a variety of F&B options serving local and contemporary cuisine.

ere is J-Bar for an exquisite drinking experiences and excellent wellness services at Ajit spa. Driving around the town in a vintage car with a royal butler to escort is one of the highlights at Ajit Bhawan. ajitbhawan.com

HOUSE OF ROHET

House of Rohet comprises of three properties — Mihir Garh, Rohet Garh and e Rohet Wilderness Camp, each of which o ers an engagement with the local culture of the region. Overlooking the ar Desert, Mihir Garh is a nine-suite eco-friendly hotel featuring private terraces, courtyard and spa. A heritage hotel, Rohet Garh has 32 rooms including six suites. e Rohet Wilderness Camp includes luxury tents that sit on a small dune in the midst of nature. houseofrohet.com

NARENDRA BHAWAN

Situated in Bikaner, the rooms at Narendra Bhawan are based on the theme of India’s past and present. Elaborate ceilings, Bikaner terrazzo oors and traditional cra s are some of the design elements that you will nd here. From royal explorations to museum dinner at the night room, there is a lot to enjoy at Narendra Bhawan. narendrabhawan.com

SAMODE HOTELS

Samode Hotels include four hotels namely Samode Palace, Jaipur; Samode Haveli, Jaipur; Samode Bagh; Jaipur and Samode Safari lodge, Bandhavgarh. All the four properties, featuring elegant designs, o er a perfect balance of heritage architecture and modern facilities. samode.com

SHAHPURA HOTELS

Shahpura Hotels, a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, consists of three properties — Shahpura House in Jaipur, Shahpura Haveli in Shahpura and Shahpura Kumbhal Villas in Kumbhalgarh. Customised experiences, royal accommodations and local activities form the core of the signature ‘Shapura Experience’ that is o ered to the guests. Village walk, farm lunch and traditional spa treatments are some of the facilities that guests can enjoy at Shahpura Hotels. shahpura.com

SURYAGARH, JAISALMER

Located in the ancient city of Jaisalmer, Suryagarh lets you enjoy the stunning views of ar Desert. e rooms are spread across seven accommodation types. e unique activities at Suryagarh, Jaisalmer include breakfast with peacocks at Khaba Fort, picnics at desert oases and pastures, sundowners to perfectly end the day and dinner on the dunes complemented by folk music performances. suryagarh.com

SUJÁN

Sher Bagh, e Serai Desert Camp and Spa, and JAWAI are owned by SUJÁN in India. Sher Bagh is a luxury tented camp bordering Ranthambhore National Park;

e Serai Desert Camp, housing 21 tents, is an ideal spot to experience the ar Desert; Rajmahal Palace, which is managed by SUJÁN is among the oldest palaces in the city belonging to the Royal family. sujanluxury.com