Mihir Garh
Hotel · Pāli
Village, Khandi, Saji, Rajasthan 306421, India
Highlights
Luxurious desert fort with private pools, local cuisine, & safaris
Luxurious desert fort with private pools, local cuisine, & safaris
"Like an intricate sand castle rising out of semi-desert wilderness 45 minutes south of Jodhpur, this architectural gem was built as a labor of love out of brick and cement and Jaisalmer sand by the owners of the neighboring acclaimed heritage haveli, Rohet Garh. Mihir Garh is ingeniously crafted to provide each of the nine huge guest suites (over 1,700 square feet each) with private views and outside space. There are also alluring common areas: three courtyards with splashing fountains, two lounges, a public terrace perfect for watching sunsets, and an infinity pool. The rooms and common areas are furnished imaginatively and colorfully using Rajasthani antiques, carved wood, and embroidered and mirrored fabrics. Fireplaces, created by local women, glitter with mirror work. International cuisine is on offer here, but the local dishes outclass what’s found at most other Indian five-star hotels. At the end of a bumpy country road, Mihir Garh is ideal for those who wish to be away from it all while feeling like guests at a country house. There are even horseback safaris and jeep visits to local villages that include one to an opium ceremony in which you can participate."
"Located in Jodhpur, 33 mi from Mehrangarh Fort, Mihir Garh features a restaurant, bar and free WiFi. The hotel has a barbecue and views of the garden, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on-site. To ensure absolute comfort, each suite is equipped with all modern amenities like TV, DVD, coffee makers and mini-bar. Certain suites have an exclusive open bath along with a private terrace. To add to the traditional decor, each room has hand-crafted fireplaces created by women from neighboring villages. Bike hire is available at this hotel and the area is popular for horse riding. The hotel also offers car hire. Khichan Bird Sanctuary is 116 mi from Mihir Garh, while Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum is 31 mi from the property. Jodhpur Airport is 30 mi away. Mandatory Gala Dinner on Diwali, Christma's Eve and New Year's Eve for INR 6,500." - My Boutique Hotel (en)
"Finished in October 2009, Mihirgarh ('the Sun's fortress') is the result of a 12-year dream by its Rajput husband-and-wife owners, Sidharth and Rashmi Singh. They wanted to celebrate the rich culture of Western Rajasthan, and take the luxury experience offered by their nearby heritage hotel Rohet Garh to a whole new level. Built largely to their own design, the softly rounded edges of Mihirgarh's crenellated sandstone walls cleverly belie its newness, and the graceful layout, Rajasthani antiques, vivid decorative art and graceful furnishings are beautiful to behold. The 9 suites are bright and spacious, with bold colour themes (brick-red, olive, gold), mirrored open-fire chimneys, ochre-stone bathrooms and little plunge or spa pools on each private verandah. Riding safaris are the main activity here. Horses are Sidharth's passion - they feature in decorative motifs throughout, and with 2 paddocks and a stables, plus the freedom to ride whenever you want, Mihirgarh is a horse-lover's dream. Especially because there's an infinity pool and on-site Ayurvedic spa to soothe saddle-sore muscles. Highs The utter peace and isolation of the desert settingThe luxurious furnishings, deliciously soft beds, private verandahs and blissful plunge pools in each suiteThe Jeep safaris to Bishnoi tribal villages, and the opportunity to gallop regal Marwar horses through the wildernessThe lovely communal areas, which include 3 silk-cushioned lounges, and terraces for sunset viewing or stargazingThe fact that all your meals and soft drinks, plus the village safari, are included in the price Lows Roof terraces and verandahs are not completely hidden from guests on the lawn, or gardening staff, so look before you leap out of your private pool naked!It's in the Thar Desert, so getting to or from Jodhpur requires a 1.5hr-long taxi ride or drive If walking in the surrounding desert, beware of snagging your feet/ankles on lots of sharp thornsWhen fully booked, there might not be enough poolside loungers to go around" - Cathy Teesdale
"Tucked down a dirt road in the Thar Desert, this five-star Relais & Châteaux hideaway resembles a Maharaja-era fortress with rounded edges, open fireplaces and a sand-colored exterior softened by overgrown bougainvillea. With only nine suites, each feels private and luxurious, featuring terraces with private jacuzzis or plunge pools, handwoven kilims, embroidered cushions, homespun rugs and whimsical horse-shaped lamps; peacocks are even sometimes spotted on the terraces. Outdoors, an infinity pool seems to vanish into the desert and is flanked by cushioned lounges and a poolside terrace where you can sip Indian wines or Kingfisher beer as stars emerge overhead. The on-site restaurant (led by Chef Bahadur) serves regional dishes—try the raan (spice-crusted roast lamb)—and 24-hour room service offers both Indian and Western options; dinners are particularly atmospheric under a virtually unpolluted night sky. Activities and amenities include a signature Village Safari that brings guests into nearby villages (revealing local crafts, clay architecture and, surprisingly, a legal opium trade), horseback riding, a riding stable, a spa offering muscle-soothing massages, a library and gardens, plus practical comforts like Wi‑Fi, minibars and flatscreen TVs."
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