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“A delightful boutique hotel set in two renovated 19th-century havelis in Shekhawati. An idyllic and spoiling base from which to explore Rajasthan’s open-air art gallery, with lovely rooms, a gorgeous swimming pool and an Ayurvedic spa.”

“A delightful boutique hotel set in two renovated 19th-century havelis in Shekhawati. An idyllic and spoiling base from which to explore Rajasthan’s open-air art gallery, with lovely rooms, a gorgeous swimming pool and an Ayurvedic spa.”

Hotel Review

Originally the home of the Nimani family, this captivating place is now owned by Delhi-based entrepreneurs Atul and Devna Khanna. The pair painstakingly renovated these two 19th-century havelis in the sleepy village of Churi Ajitgarh, Shekhawati, and opened their idyllic boutique hotel in 2010. A masterpiece in itself, its walls are adorned with magnificent frescoes, both inside and out, and the original courtyards, stone columns and stained-glass windows have been left in place. The suites and rooms are all unique, spacious and beautiful: one has bright-white walls, stylish silver lighting and duck-egg blue haveli doors; another is covered from floor to ceiling in exquisite paintwork. There’s a large swimming pool and, beside it, The Elephant House Spa, which was once home to the Nimani family’s elephant, Rani. In the evenings, you can sip a cocktail on the main lawn to the haunting notes of the sitar and the tinkling of a nearby fountain. Likewise, a scrummy breakfast of porridge, mutter ki bhaji and paratha can be enjoyed in the warm morning sun, surrounded by flower beds and ivy-covered walls.
 

Written by Laura Griffith-Jones

Recommended For

  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Cultural shows in the evenings
  • Other Activities
  • Camel safaris can be arranged
  • Yoga
  • Private yoga lessons
  • Total relaxation
  • Mountain biking
  • Birdwatching
  • Riding
  • Restaurant
  • Serves local Rajasthani delicacies and international cuisine
  • Artworks
  • Including rare interior and exterio frescoes
  • Historic
  • Restored 18th century haveli
  • Roof terrace
  • Perfect for star-gazing!
  • Spa
  • Ayervedic Spa
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Traditional
  • Child friendly
  • Antiques

Facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Serves local Rajasthani delicacies and international cuisine
  • Garden
  • With lawns terraces and courtyards
  • Roof terrace
  • Perfect for star-gazing!
  • Spa
  • Ayervedic Spa
  • Swimming Pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Wifi
  • Sit-out Terrace
  • Library
  • Bar
  • Child friendly

Activities

  • Hotel Entertainment
  • Cultural shows in the evenings
  • Other Activities
  • Camel safaris can be arranged
  • Yoga
  • Private yoga lessons
  • Mountain biking
  • Birdwatching
  • Riding

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