| Rohet
Garh in the International & Indian
Media
Financial Times Wealth, Spring
2008, Issue 1, pages 40-41
“Rohet Garh, ancestral family
home…a majestic fort located
40km from Jodhpur that overlooks a
lake covered with lotus flowers…walled
enclosure leading to a bright lawned
garden, complete with peacocks, splashes
of flowers and a swimming pool, has
attracted impressive artistic clients.
Bruce Chatwin wrote The Songlines
here, and William Dalrymple asked
to stay in the same room when he wrote
the City of Djinns. Madonna brought
her family for the New Year. Filmmaker
Wes Anderson stayed here to write
The Darjeeling Limited and later filmed
in the area.”
Tatler 2008 Travel Guide,
101 Best Hotels in the World
“Rohet Garh Wilderness Camp:
Six tents sitting on a small mound
in the middle of the Thar desert.
Nothing but dunes, shepherds, birds
and stars. This tented camp, spectacularly
elemental, is an offshoot of the divine
Rohet Garh (if you haven’t stayed
there you’re way behind)…Come
in for an unbelievable silence, for
dazzling dusky views, and an incredible
sense of peace…and ride Marwari
horses. Rohet has some of the best
stables in Rajasthan…”
Exotica, March 2008
“Sounds of Silence: If the Wilderness
Camp was made famous by Maddona, the
sprawling lawns and birdsong of Rohet
Garh have been muse for writers…Patrick
French of Liberty and Death is a family
friend, as is British author and journalist
Simon Winchester.”
Gourmet Travel 2008
“The Wilderness Camp, on the
edge of the Thar desert just south
of Jodhpur, rises from the sand like
a mirage. The elegant tents flutter
in the breeze, providing an exotic
contrast with the desert wilderness.
The camp is renowned for its horseback
safaris.”
Good Housekeeping (India),
October 2007
“Rohet Garh: This family run
heritage hotel located on the outskirts
of Jodhpur has 34 air-conditioned
rooms, refurbished and individually
decorated by the family. Its proximity
to a lake ensures a variety of bird
species. The property boasts of manicured
gardens, a swimming pool, and a zenana
courtyard where traditional festivals
such as Gangaur, and Holi are celebrated.
Rohet Garh has pioneered the ‘village
safari’ by jeep or horseback,
where guests are given a taste of
an untouched, rural way of life.”
Go Now, September 2006
“Rohet Garh…offers you
a unique way of experiencing Rajasthan.
The owners welcome you into their
home to get a taste of royal and rural
Marwar. Its ornately carved wooden
celings, traditional lamps, frescoed
walls, medieval photographs and historic
trophies tell the tale of yesteryears.”
Society Interiors, April 2006
“Rohet Garh is situated on the
banks of a lake and is a haven of
peace and tranquility. Sprawling lawns
and manicured gardens, with flocks
of birds and dancing peacocks herald
your entry into this oasis. The façade
still retains its old character…Adding
no new buildings, the old structures
have been cleverly redesigned—today’s
pool area is yesterday’s garage…but
parts of the fort have been left untouched
as a reminder of days gone by. Rohet
Garh also boasts of the finest kitchens
in traditional cuisine. The chefs
have been personally trained by the
lady of the house…”
Conde Nast Traveler, March 2006
“The Wilderness Camp: Most guests
arrive by horse or camel…Five
tents lined with Rajasthani printed
fabrics sit on a mound with spectacular
desert views. Expect curly eared horses,
antelopes and eagles.”
Manchester Evening News, Weekend
Travel, 29 December 2001
“Rohet Garh. It is a fairytale-like
palace, a fortress-home to a royal
family of ancient lineage. And it
stands, in white, battlemented walls
adorned with brightly-coloured drawings
of aristocratic ancestors…The
bazaar section of the village is a
bustling place, full of the noise,
vitality, colour, and smells of India…”
Selected Guest Comments
“A superb stay in a very beautiful
place and great service, fantastic
room & treated like a queen—thanks”
Julia Sandelson
17
April 2008
“It’s a very relaxing
place, I am sure we come back again.
Thank all team hotel for the friendly
attention.”
Pellerin, Michel and Maunieu,
France
17
April 2008
“Magnificent place to relax
and enjoy the friendly attention of
all the staff. Om Prakash’s
command of the English language was
a great help to us.”
Peter & Helli Frei, Germany
14
April 2008
“Thank you for a memorable Holi,
a super ride on your splendid horses
and a truly enjoyable stay in your
lovely home.”
Sandra Dawson, Peter Dawson
24
March 2008
“A dream stay in a marvelous
hotel. All the décor is in
exquisite taste. The meal was of excellent
quality. The service and effectiveness
of the staff is proof of good management
(for example: the welcome letter in
the room.”
F. Saif, France
16
March 2008
“A perfect haven of peace and
tranquility and ever-attentive staff.
Thank you.”
John and Clive Pilling, England
4
March 2008
“The highlight of care and hospitality
on our Indian adventure.”
Elizabeth and Michael Peck,
UK
25
February 2008
“This has been our nicest hotel
in India—a real pleasure. Thank
you.”
Abbie Kenyon and Michael Faice,
UK
17
February 2008
“We had a wonderful 3 nights
& it has been a lovely return
visit to the place that inspired the
title of my first book and website.”
Aline Dobbie, UK
www.thepeacockscall.co.uk
11 February 2008
“This has been one of the most
memorable experiences of our time
in India.”
Greg, Jon & Judy Chappell,
Australia
6
January 2008
“Siddarth + Rashmi – Thank
you for a wonderful stay at Rohetgarh.
The party was amazing! The food was
exquisite! Have a healthy and happy
new year. Thank you for your warmth
& hospitality”
Madonna
+ Guy Ritchie
4 January 2008
The Wilderness Camp
Selected Guest Comments
“The Camp is superb. Peace +
quiet all around. We were the only
ones out there. Thank you for looking
after us so well.”
Ed, Georgie + Sam Thomas,
UK
30
March 2008
“The hotel is beautiful with
all the wildlife around it. The food
was great, the beds were SO comfortable.
Thank you for our wonderful stay.”
Lula Hyers, New York
27
March 2008
“I didn’t know that paradise
is situated in Rajasthan in the desert.
Most charming tents with good beds,
lovely and well functioning bathrooms.
Thanks to all involved in making it
so wonderful for us.”
Anne
Hendril, Denmark
24 March 2008
“A magical place – perfect.
We came away feeling deeply nourished
& refreshed. Wonderful staff,
who took great care of us. We will
come again…Namaste.”
Marek + Nina + Maia, UK
24
March 2008
“Truly a heaven on earth. Being
here at the camp was a fabulous experience.
Took a walk around the mud fort –
which will look like a dream when
completed…we will always cherish
the memories of one of our best holidays
ever…”
Vikrant, Ararna, Analya Kuthiala,
Jammu
23
March 2008
“A visit here is like a dream
coming true! Nice scenery, fantastic
food, and highest service level. Thank
you very very much.”
Dr. Thomas & Simone Bork,
Germany
23
March 2008
“An oasis, beautiful setting,
& lovely staff & I’ve
never slept so well. Many thanks.”
Katherine Footer, UK
19
March 2008
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