Today the 'Rohet Safaris' brand
has become synonymous with authenticity
and quality. It stands proud as
a classic example of responsible
tourism in a remote rural part of
western Rajasthan, ensuring that
the rich and vibrant culture of
the region and the age-old values
stay intact, by instilling a sense
of pride amongst the people, as
well as sharing the profits of tourism
with a large chunk of society by
promoting local crafts, organizing
medical camps, or helping schools
to build their infrastructure.
As for our guests-the Safari simply
becomes the highlight of their India
tour! We are proud of the fact that
we are often able to change our
guest's conceptions or misconceptions
of India in just two hours! Thus
we become active ambassadors of
the country by showcasing that which
is traditionally old and beautiful
- an honest simplicity that touches
one's heart, and an underlying sense
of spirituality and peace, which
becomes the core of our philosophy.
We bring to our guests the true,
unspoilt India, which lies dormant
under the heavy weight of the modern
material world and its influences.
The Village Safari
Rohet Garh's signature program.
" Rohet Safari's" premier product.
Pioneered by us seventeen years
ago, this program still remains
our main highlight. Showcasing the
best of the land, it is a complete
cultural experience, which encompasses
all that this region has to offer.
From the warm and hospitable people,
to the various customs and ceremonies
and the abundant wildlife, guests
have the rare privilege of being
welcomed into people's homes and
interacting with them. They get
to experience and understand a way
of life that takes them closer to
their roots.
They meet the 'Premier ecologists
of the world', the Bishnois, who
have protected nature for more than
500 years and are responsible for
the very survival of species like
the Black Buck antelope (India's
most beautiful antelope and a rare
and protected species today). They
share a beautiful relationship with
this special animal, wherein the
antelope stays close to Bishnoi
habitation, never leaving it, and
displays complete trust in the Bishnoi
people. Guests also meet the Raikas
(shepherds) with their glorious
costumes, and the Paliwals and Meghwals,
the Brahmin farmers and weavers
respectively.
This unique tour is made possible
solely because of the host family's
special relationship with the local
people of the various communities,
which allows rare access into every
home visited, where guests are welcomed
as their very own.
Royal Picnics
Royal Picnics are a great extension
of our safaris. Be it in jeeps,
on camel or on horse, the Royal
Picnic is a grand recreation of
a bygone era, where you are waited
upon by liveried attendants; large
mattresses with bolsters and soft
cushions spread next to a soothing
water body invite you to kick up
your feet, and a choice of cool
beverages await your discretion.
The food is delicious, served hot
on tables with crisp linen and a
bottle of wine…and then you drift
into sweet slumber watching the
pied kingfisher dive for his lunch
just yards away from you…!!
Bird-watching
The winter months attract a vast
variety of birds into the region,
where in a good year upto 200 different
species can easily be sighted. The
numerous lakes and Jheels around
Rohet are a haven for birds. A bicycle,
a bird book, a bottle of water,
a pair of binoculars, packed breakfast,
accompanied by an escort is all
that a true bird-lover needs!
Culinary workshops
Guests have called a meal at Rohet
Garh their best in India. This resulted
in the late Thakurani Sahiba Jayendra
Kumari authoring a small cookbook
on our cuisine. Under her expert
guidance, we began our culinary
workshops. Today her legacy is carried
forward by her daughter in-law,
Rashmi Singh. Our workshops promote
traditional Indian cuisine and are
extremely comprehensive and popular.
The guests are not only given demonstrations
but also practical training. And
then they get to sample their own
efforts!
