Location
In the dusty desert region is located this spectacular hallmark of
royalty blended with strength. Isolated, undiscovered and unspoilt,
Rohetgarh reflects the true essence of an Indian village. Situated in the
region of Marwar, the general environment of Rohetgarh expresses an enigma
of valour, battle and chivalry.
The
royal essence of Marwar !
Crochet is the fortified desert home of the descendants of the 16th century
Rathore of the Champ clan, Thanker Palpate Singh I. The "Jaguar"
(Fiefdom) of Crochet was bestowed upon him in 1622 A.D. by the Maharaja Of
Jodhpur, as a mark of appreciation for his bravery in a battle. Generations
of brave noble-men have built this heritage home where, notwithstanding the
inroads of modernity, aristocratic values are respected. The visitor of
today experiences the famed warmth of courteous Rajput hospitality.
Brilliantly plumed peacocks strut about, perching themselves under finely
carved stone archways and the wind whispers through the nee tree groves and
bougainvillea. Within these time weathered walls lies an oasis of landscaped
gardens and flowers in bloom - your Oasis in the arid land of Marwar.
Village Safaris
Rohetgarh has pioneered a unique tour, which introduces its guests to local
cultures and traditions. Because of the host family's special bond with
different communities among the local people which goes back several
generations you are taken into homes and received with warmth and affection,
an experience which often eludes the ordinary tourist. Guests interact with
various communities living in the area and share and understand their
worlds, the Bishops, protectors of nature for five centuries and arguably
the world's first ecologists, responsible for the survival of species such
as the black-buck antelope: the semi nomadic Erika shepherds of Marwar whose
brilliant crimson and marigold costumes would put modern designers to shame:
as also the Alias and the Mughal, the farmers and weavers.
Guests
witness traditional folk ceremonies signifying friendship and brotherhood
and see village artisans at work creating leather articles, pottery and
woven handicrafts. Besides being home to three species of antelope the
china, the blue bull and the black-buck-Crochet is also a haven for bird
watchers with up to two hundred domestic and migratory species
Accessibility
Rohetgarh is easily accessible by air being situated 40 kms from Thor
nearest airport at Jodhpur,a 45 minute drive through scenic countryside. It
is on the main highway from Jodhpur to Udaipur and on the way to the famed
Frankfurt temples. Jodhpur can also be easily reached by rail from the metro
cities of Delhi and Mumbai.
By road from other cities in Rajasthan Rohetgarh is:
» 206 kms. from MT Abu
» 280 kms. from Udaipur
» 235 kms. from Jaisalmer
» 334 kms. from Jaipur
