This is a superb Art Deco hunting lodge built by the Maharaja of Jodhpur in 1935. All the original features have been retained and beautifully preserved and the expansive gardens and grounds offer delightful walks, swimming pool, sun terraces, Chinese folly, tennis & Squash. The Palace overlooks a beautiful lake which boasts of a rich variety of bird life. In the evening dancers from nearby villages arrive at the palace to entertain us.
Sodawas Kot , Sodawas :
Enter through a grand gateway into the Sodawas Kot, which has ten bedrooms and all modern amenity. The family drawing and dining rooms have been opened to receive guests in true Rajput Hospitality. Traditional Rajasthani Cuisine for which the House is well known for, is served with a mild and delicate blend of spices adapted to western taste. The family will join you and will give you an opportunity to discuss their traditions, culture and the rich heritage of the region. Folk Music and dance are performed each evening. Beyond the Kot walls are beautiful green fields of mustard and wheat; and in the village, can be seen artisans working on the local crafts of the region. Life here is very simple and uncomplicated and traditional virtues still intact. People here may be very poor, but they are extremely friendly and hospitable, willing to share out their meagre possessions with you.
Devi
Garh : The fort is surrounded by lush green fields and mountains on three sides. The combination of a traditional Rajasthani village, the towering fort and the temples, makes for an interesting mix. Devi Garh stands, quite literally, in two worlds - the traditional and the modern. One of the most outstanding features of Devi Garh is its landscape design. Using traditional materials and motifs, contemporary designs have been created which embody the confluence between the old and the new. All rooms here are suites and all of the suites at Devi Garh are unique; luxurious and beautiful, yet equipped with the most modern of conveniences.
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