"A desert-edge Bikaner retreat where the Thar starts at the boundary wall"
Bikaner gets skipped on the standard Jaipur–Jodhpur–Udaipur circuit, which is exactly why it rewards the detour — and Gaj Kesri positions itself as "a sanctuary for those seeking the soul of Rajasthan beyond its famed forts and palaces." The setting does the work: sand, sunrise skies, and the Thar's emptiness right there.
The resort keeps you busy in an old-fashioned, house-party way. There's an outdoor pool and wellness area, but also camel rides, a jeep safari over rugged terrain, cycling, cricket, badminton, kite flying and a game zone with table tennis and billiards — the kind of roster that suits a multi-generation group better than most city hotels.
Eating is pure vegetarian, and unapologetically so. Polki, the all-day restaurant on the lobby level, runs 7am to 10.30pm with Indian and Rajasthani specialities alongside international dishes. When you do want the city, Rampuria's carved havelis are 2.5 km away and Junagarh Fort 3.2 km — with the rat temple at Deshnoke a 30 km excursion.
Some facilities and experiences may be chargeable.
The top suite, 'designed for indulgence and relaxation… a sanctuary of comfort and luxury'. High-speed Wi-Fi, electronic safe, LCD TV, tea/coffee maker, packaged water and snacks, in-room dining.
Designed to offer 'the perfect balance of elegance and comfort' with regal Rajasthani design elements. Wi-Fi, safe, LCD TV, tea/coffee maker, in-room dining.
'A refined yet comfortable setting, ideal for those seeking modern luxury with traditional charm.' High-speed Wi-Fi, electronic safe, LCD TV, tea/coffee maker and in-room dining.
The entry category, offering 'a luxurious escape with spacious interiors and a touch of royal elegance'. Wi-Fi, electronic safe, LCD TV, tea/coffee maker and in-room dining.
A classified heritage hotel at Rohet near Jodhpur, held by the same family since 1622 and receiving guests since 1990. Frescoed rooms, a courtyard pool, a family kitchen with its own cookbook, and a Marwari stable the family calls among the country's finest.
By enquiry A century-old Shekhawati haveli in Churu, restored into a heritage hotel. Aquamarine stucco, carved balconies and muralled rooms, with the painted town and the desert on the doorstep.
By enquiry A Portuguese house of around 1919 at Siridao bridge in Goa Velha, lovingly restored from 2014 by local artisans and reborn as a six-room boutique hotel. Expect a courtyard pool between red arcaded wings, a waterfront cafe with a pastry chef they say is Le Cordon Bleu certified, five resident dogs and the sort of quiet that North Goa's beach belt forgot.
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