Desert
Resort Mandawa is a beautiful ethnic luxury resort
located in a peaceful area of Mandawa. The resort is
designed as a traditional Rajasthani village so that
guest can experience the real life of Rajasthan. Desert
Resort is owned and managed by Mandawa group of hotels.
The resort is best suitable for
The Desert Resort reflects the traditional harmony
between man and nature in the region. Mandawa is located
in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Renowned for its
frescoed Havelis and Palaces, Shekhawati is aptly termed
the ‘Open Air Art Gallery‘. of Rajasthan. Set against
this exotic backdrop just a km away from Castle Mandawa
is The Desert Resort, built atop a magnificent sand dune
with the vista of the desert all around .
By Rail : The Shekhawati express connects Mandawa to
Delhi and Jaipur. The nearest railway stations are
Mukundgarh -14 kms and Jhunjhunu 22 kms. Pick ups and
Drops to the station are arranged on request.
The Desrt Resort built on a sand dune, was started in
1985 with 8 cottages. Built almost entirely with
materials available locally, extensive surveys and
research was first carried out in the area regarding the
lifestyle of the villagers and the local architecture.
The cottages and rooms are made of bricks and plastered
over with mud to retain authenticity. Lime paste 'mandanas
are done regularly by the village women employed there.
Today the resort has 60 rooms including cottages and
spacious deluxe suites, conference room, swimming pool
and other facilities.
ACCOMMODATION
Desert Resort has total 60 elegantly appointed
guestrooms. All the rooms are air-conditioned and
well-furnished rooms including cottages and spacious
deluxe suites.
Each cottage and room is furnished in a distinctive
style. The exteriors are decorated with traditional
lime-paste “MANDANA” or rice-flour patterns which are
redone daily by women from the village, while the
interiors are ornamented with mirror-work and glass
beads in myriad colours. Authenticity blends seamlessly
with modernity. Each cottage has a sitting room and a
spacious bathroom, complimented by woven fabric and
hand-made pottery. Apart from the cottages, guests can
choose to stay in the spacious deluxe suites. The Resort
also has special rooms and deals for the Handicapped.
SERVICES & FACILITIES
Authentic Rajasthani cuisine served in traditional
earthenware make dining a gastronomic delight. The
dinning room is ornamented with mirror-work and glass
beads. Meals are also served in the open where guests
can enjoy the charm of the desert entertained by local
musicians. The other facilities are room service, travel
desk, laundry and money exchange.
