Jodhpur, Rajasthan (440 kms) - Jodhpur is a world renowned destination known for its forts (Mehgarngarh Fort), Cenotaphs (Jaswant thada) and Palaces ( Umaid Bhawan Palace ). Activities here comprise visit to nearby Bishnoi villages and Osiyan temples and nearby Sand dunes.

There are number of heritage hotels, homestays and business hotels in Jodhpur. Around Jodhpur there are number of experiential options.and getaway retreats as under:

• Marugarh - A destination resort and a destination wedding option.

• Rohetgarh - 40 kms before Jodhpur. Experiential retreat with a rural backdrop

• Wilderness Camp - 14 kms from Rohet. Exclusive camp where guests can do horse safaris from Rohet 

• Mihirgarh - A high end exclusive retreat.

• Chanwa Luni - A Fort and an experiential retreat.

• Bishnoi Village - 15 kms from Jodhpur - Village retreat with activity option.

• Jhalamand Garh - 15 kms from Jodhpur - Village Fort and a homely retreat

• Sardar Samand Palace - 80 kms from Jodhpur, a lake front heritage hotel. Excellent for bird watching and relaxing weekend.

• Fort Khejerala - 80 kms from Jodhpur, a heritage retreat with rural backdrop.

• Khimsar Fort - 90 kms from Jodhpur, a heritage experience having close proximity to Khimsar Sand Dunes.  

• Camel Camp Osiyan - 60 kms from Jodhpur. A desert camp retreat with option to do multi-day overnight camel safari and camping.

Access: Overnight Train to Jodhpur. Road Travel takes 7-8 hours.

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Bhuj (420 kms) / Hodka (480 kms) - Bhuj is access point for visiting Kutchchh. Kutchchh is visited for a peek into diverse craft and lifestyles exhibited by local communities. Craft forms comprise Rogan Art, lacquer work, bell marking, embroidery, work on fabrics and pottery. Kutchchh reservoirs, swamps and marshlands also form base for migratory birds making it a birding destination.  

Dhordo Village (White desert, Banni Villages (Craft villages), Greater Rann of Kutch (Bird watching in Winter), Ashapura Mata Temple (Mata no Madh, 90 kms), Narayan Sarovar (150 kms), Mandvi Beach (60 kms) are all visited from Bhuj. 

Garha Kutch Safari Lodge provides excellent Lakeside Option offers accommodation in Eco huts and a swimming pool. Ryan Resort is a getaway resort. Sham e Sarhad is a literally a resort located on India-Pakistan border and offers wide array of activities and simple ethnic eco-hut accommodation. 

Access: Overnight Train to Bhuj. Road Travel takes 7-8 hours.

Mandvi (450 kms) - Mandvi Beach is one of the finest stretch of beach in India and is very peaceful and secluded and thus attract guests for a relaxing holiday. Village Visits and Craft center visits can be organized. Mandvi Beach Camp at Mandvi Palace is a very good option right on the beach.

Access: Overnight Train to Bhuj (60 kms). Road Travel takes 8 hours.

Getaway Retreats on Old-Udaipur Jaipur Route (400-500 kms) - Before Ajmer / Pushkar while approaching via old Udaipur- Jaipur route there are number of heritage getaway options that offer a unique experience for guests.

• Sardargarh - About 100 kms beyond Udaipur, a heritage, experience oriented retreat

• Deogarh Mahal - About 130 kms Beyond Udaipur, set on a fort at about 2000 ft asl, one of the best heritage getaway experience. Fort Seengh Sagar at Deogarh is an exclusive private Island / heritage getaway where small family groups can enjoy exclusive getaway experience. Deogarh Khayyam (Anjana) is tent retreat and good for groups.

• Jojawar - Rawla Jojawar About 140 kms Beyond Udaipur, a heritage retreat that specialises in Horse safaris and has a heritage train safari as well. Kesar Bagh is a more exclusive variant of the Rawla Jojawar.  One can opt for half day / full day ride with picnic lunch or even for overnight safaris. The nearby Wildlife Sanctuary which has Leopards, wild boar, Sloth bear, sambhar, deer Jungle Fowl, green Pigeons, Hyena & rare species of flora and fauna. There are several bird watching trails from which one can choose and be escorted by a local guide. Guests otherwise can enjoy a quiet getaway as well.

• Nimaj Palace - 100 kms short of Ajmer and 250 kms from Udaipur is Nimaj. Area is green and excellent for Village safaris and Bird watching. Guests otherwise can enjoy a quiet getaway.

• Lakshman Sagar - 80 kms short of Ajmer is an exclusive heritage getaway. Set with a rural backdrop, Lakshman Sagar has several getaway experiences options for exploring the area. 

Access: Overnight Train to Ajmer. Road Travel takes 7-8 hours depending on option selected.

Getaway Retreats on Chittorgarh - Ajmer Route (450-500 kms) - Before Ajmer / Pushkar while approaching from Chittorgarh there are number of heritage getaway options that offer a unique experience for guests.

• Shahpura Bagh - Exclusive heritage retreat with lakes all around and offers a number of day picnic, experiential getaway experiences for guests. Excellent for Bird watching.

• Fort Barli - Barli is a heritage getaway, located near Dev Sagar lake. The area is full of lakes and good for birding, village safaris, craft centre visits and there are some ancient temples that guests can visit .

• Bijay Niwas Palace - It is set over 50 acres of orchard is a typical heritage retreat that lies in close proximity to Sonkhlia, The Great Indian Bustard reserve. One can also opt for a horse ride or a jeep safari.

Access: Road Travel takes upto 8 hours depending on option selected.

Bhainsrorgarh (500 kms) - Bhainsrorgarh, This is exclusive Chambal riverside heritage retreat at 50 kms short of Kota. This is one of the exclusive getaway experience where guests have a variety of options in terms of area exploration.

8th Century Baroli Temples, Boating in River Chambal, Island Lunches where one can find Alligators and Marsh Crocodiles, A day picnic at the Hinglaj Garh Fort with thick forest around, Mukund Dara National Park exploration, Fishing, Jeep / Camel / Horse Safaris, Bundi / Kota day visits are some of the options for guests to explore.

Access: Road Travel takes upto 8 hours depending on option selected.

Ajmer / Pushkar (550 kms) - The Dargah Shareef of Khwaza Moinuddin Chishti is situated at Ajmer and pilgrims visit Ajmer for this very reason all round the year and therefore a very popular ex-Ahmedabad pilgrimage getaway.

There are number of business hotels in Ajmer. In a more leisurely option, Merwara Estate is now restored and a fine lake front heritage hotel that is excellent for a getaway as well as being closer to Ajmer Sharief Dargah as compared to other getaway options at Pushkar . 

Pushkar (12 kms from Ajmer) is another emerging ex-Ahmedabad getaway. 

Pushkar Resort is the oldest and one of the most reputed resort having a spreadout character 6 kms from the Lake. Pushkar resort is an experiential option and here guests besides enjoying a spreadout resort, can indulge in a variety of activities.

Aaram Bagh is an all year luxury tent resort with a private pool inside. Green House Resort is a high end option that takes Pushkar experience to an another exclusive level.

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Access: Road Travel takes upto 8 hours depending on option selected.