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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

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