Located in the heart of the sand dune region of Rajasthan between the ancient cities of Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner, the Resort is a hidden gem – very quaint and pleasant, a green oasis in the desert – designed and built in the style of a village settlement against the backdrop of a desert landscape.
An oasis in barren lands which weaves technology and comfort to a contemporary traveler in this rustic expression. Providing warm and comfortable interiors in contrast to the earthy and rugged exteriors which has led to the blossoming of a boutique environment which has retained the original beauty and royalty of Rajasthan in its red and beige stone structure.
There are two courtyards where nature speaks to you through cool breeze, chirping of birds, a restaurant and a bar that open into a street market. It’s atmospheric to dine out in an open courtyard and feast on mouth watering cuisine that offers both local and world flavours while folk musicians set the tempo around a crackling fire.
Beyond this are the living quarters called ANANDGRAM – an area that has cottages, thatched roof-top sit outs, Swimming Pool and massage rooms overlooking a small sanctuary. Accommodation is in en-suite rooms which are cozy and comfortable, with doors that open onto their own little patios set amidst the greenery of trees and landscaping. The thatched roofs draw inspiration from the local ‘dhani’(the village hut). The interiors have smooth stucco plaster, patterned mosaic floors, customised furniture and rugs, traditional ‘Khats’ (charpoys) have been converted into sofas, curtains and bed covers have been custom made – all of them being very specific to this desert region of Manvar.