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royal jodhpurretreats and Camps

jodhana heritage

J Jodhana Heritage Resorts is a hospitality venture

established by H.H. Maharaja Gaj Singh II of Jodhpur.

Jodhana’s Royal Jodhpur Retreats and Camps includes

an 18th century summer palace set in 300 acres

of beautifully landscaped gardens, a magnificent

art deco hunting lodge, a charming orchard retreat,

a traditional English country cottage and the

nomadic Royal Jodhpur tented camps that

blend the romance of the Marwar Maharajas’

safari camps with contemporary comforts.

Each of the Jodhana Heritage properties is a personal

vacation home of the Jodhpur Royal Family, who

ensure that the ambience is authentic, the comfort

level grand, and the experience truly royal.

lake palaCe & garden retreat

A Mughal inspired palace and gardens where modern luxury blends effortlessly with Marwar heritage

Bal samand

BBal Samand is a world away from the hustle and bustle of

modern life. The lake was engineered in the 12th century but the

exquisite red sand-stone palace came later, built by Maharaja

Jaswant Singh I of Jodhpur in the 17th century, at the very zenith

of Rathore Rule under the umbrella of the Mughal Empire.

Set in a private estate of over 60 acres, with sprawling orchards

of lime and pomegranate, landscaped gardens are criss-crossed

by elegant waterways and an aqueduct. The palace, with its lovely

promenade on the lake, was always more than just a residence -

it’s a pleasure palace in the finest Mughal tradition.

In more recent times a tradition has developed with the Royal

Family celebrating the first rains at Bal Samand. This custom

has led to the palace being referred to as the Monsoon Palace.

But today, after the successful completion of an ambitious

restoration and modernization program Bal Samand is a palace

for all seasons and a world class heritage hotel with modern

amenities including a renowned health spa.

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Bal Samand’s palace houses 10 luxurious suites, each decorated in the Jodhpur style, with spectacular views of the pristine lake and splendid gardens

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9 regal suites

1 Maharani suite

26 garden rooms

Laundry service

Internet access

24 hour room service

Lake-view restaurant

Garden restaurant

Swimming pool

Gymnasium

Spa

Yoga

9-hole golf course

Lawn croquet

Royal horse buggy ride

Horse riding

Bird watching

Village safari

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lake palaCeOnce the royal game lodge, this lakeside art deco

mansion provides an idyllic retreat for nature lovers

SBuilt on the banks of a beautiful lake by Maharaja Umaid Singh

in 1933, Sardar Samand Lake Palace is a magnificent art deco

hunting lodge. Even today it remains the Royal Family’s favourite

retreat and houses a vast collection of African trophies along with

original watercolours by Snaffles. The palace has its own Oriental

Garden, boat-house, swimming pool, tennis and squash courts

and its expansive grounds along the lake make for delightful

walks. The lake itself is a bird-watcher’s paradise.

sardar samand

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In one of Rajasthan’s most serene locales, Sardar Samand is a place where guests can enjoy an oasis of comfort, peace and tranquility


Nature walk

Village safari

Swimming Pool

Bird watching

Tennis & squash courts

18 deluxe rooms

Laundry service

Doctor on call

24 room service

Lake view restaurant

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TThe private property of the Maharaja of Jodhpur, Connaught

House was used in the 1930s and 40s by Jodhpur’s last

English Chief Minister, Sir Donald Field, when Mount Abu was

the summer capital of Rajputana. With an exquisite garden,

Connaught House has retained the ambience of its hill station

locale and is a perfect family retreat and an ideal base from which

to explore the forests and visit the sensational Delwara Jain

Temples. The beautiful Nakki Lake is only a short drive away.

summer residenCeA charming English cottage tucked away

in a quiet and peaceful fold of Mount Abu

Connaught house


The comfortable, traditionally decorated rooms at Connaught House are divided between the old cottage and a new wing created by the present Maharaja


Gymnasium

Garden dining

Campfire dinners

Dining Hall

Lakeside picnics

Birdwatching

10 cottage rooms

Laundry service

24 room service

Internet access

Car hire available

Doctor on call

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MMaharani Bagh, meaning Queen’s Garden, was gifted by

Maharaja Takhat Singh of Jodhpur to his Maharani in the

19th century. Beautifully located at the foot of the thickly

forested Aravalli Hills that divide the former kingdoms of Jodhpur

and Udaipur, Maharani Bagh remains essentially a fruit orchard.

Acres of mango, lime, and pomegranate give way to clusters of

lovely cottages and intimate gardens. There is a machaan with

spectacular views of the hills and the central dining area is a

charming ‘village’ courtyard complete with thatched roofs and

delicious Rajasthani cuisine. The hills and forests around the

royal estate abound with wildlife. Wildboar, sambhar and

sloth bear are commonly sighted while the fortunate may get

a glimpse of the elusive and beautiful leopard.

orChard retreatA gift from a maharaja to his maharani, this orchard

estate and its cottages overlook the Aravalli forests

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An idyllic family retreat with plenty to explore, the thoughtfully designed cottages at Maharani Bagh are all nestled among the picturesque gardens


Badla restaurant

Juba restaurant

Campfire dinners

Machaan

16 cottage rooms

Internet access

Doctor on call


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Swimming pool

Table tennis

Badminton court

Cycling

Birdwatching

Nature walk

Game drives

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TTented camps were set-up in the past for royal weddings, durbars,

hunting and safari expeditions. His Highness, the Maharaja of

Jodhpur wished to recreate the splendour of these royal camps

and, as a result, the first Royal Jodhpur Camp was created for the

Pushkar Festival. Camps at Jodhpur and Nagaur followed and have

proved to be such a success that they are now annual events.

The luxury tents are inspired by those from the old shikar or

hunting expeditions, used by the present Maharaja’s grandfather.

Great attention has been given to every detail in their design,

furniture and accessories as it has to creating the ambience of a

Royal Camp - the luxurious nostalgia of a bygone age, combined

with the utmost comfort and contemporary practicality.

royal luxury

Thoughtfully created for festivals and special events, these camps hark back to the elegance of earlier royal times

tented Camps


Traditional ‘shikar’ style royal camps consist of elegant twin-bedded tents each with a verandah and attached bathroom with hot running water


Camel safari

Horse safari

Village safari

Campfire dinners

Royal restaurant

Luxury tents

Running hot & cold water

Laundry service


Massage therapist

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AA ride through the royal trails of Rajasthan with Jodhpur Royal

Horse Safaris is a thrilling, once in a lifetime experience and

a unique opportunity to enjoy India away from the main tourist

routes. Trails are selected to provide a wide range of riding

conditions and places of special interest to visit. Riders may

see remote villages, temples, festivals, fairs and beautiful

wildlife as they ride in Rajasthan’s varied landscape, from scrub

jungle tolush green valleys and steep hillsides. Meanwhile

each evening they can be assured of a restful night in the

comforts of tented camps, forts and palaces.

the royal trailA journey on horseback provides an unsurpassed

way of experiencing the many wonders of Rajasthan

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for reservations & enquiriesJodhana Heritage Resorts Pvt. Ltd.Mandore Road, Jodhpur 342026, RajasthanTel: +91 291 2572321 to 26 / 2571991Fax: +91 291 2571240Email: [email protected]

Training ensures our horses are responsive, well mannered and fun to ride


Dressage-trained horses

Bespoke tented meals

Local guides

Polo saddles

FFor the last few years, some of our properties - Bal Samand,

Sardar Samand, Nagaur Fort and Mehrangarh Fort - have provided

the backdrop to glittering banquets, fabulous celebrations,

cultural evenings, music concerts, product launches, dune

themed dinners and splendid royal weddings. Each property has

its own personality, style and wealth of history that transforms

any occasion from impressive to unforgettable. Only in one of

these royal abodes can you be entertained by some of the most

famous Sufi singers of India, enjoy guided tours of the desert

landscapes and dine in royal style.

CeleBrating marwarBespoke events and music festivals are unique and unforgettable ways to enjoy Marwar’s heritage

speCial events

for reservations & enquiriesJodhana Heritage Resorts Pvt. Ltd.Mandore Road, Jodhpur 342026, RajasthanTel: +91 291 2572321 to 26 / 2571991Fax: +91 291 2571240Email: [email protected]

The majestic architecture provides the most stunning places to celebrate

Each year, two highlights of our calendar are the Rajasthan

International Folk Festival (RIFF), held at Mehrangarh in Jodhpur and

the World Sufi Spirit Festival, which takes place at both Mehrangarh

and Ahhichatragarh in Nagaur.

Jodhpur RIFF, held for 5 days in October, brings together more than

250 musicians and performing artists from across Rajasthan and

around the world to celebrate their musical heritage and create new

sounds through innovative collaborations.

The World Sufi Spirit Festival, unique in India, welcomes the most

beautiful of sacred traditions from the Orient and Africa, while

showing off the wealth of Rajasthan’s traditional heritage.

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