About Us
Set against the rich desert landscape of Rajasthan, The Desert Resort brings together the local culture and rich history of the Shekhawati region with the unique charm of old-world hospitality. Designed to replicate local tribal clusters, the resort combines the aesthetic charm of the rural without compromising on luxury and comfort.
A pioneer in mud architecture, the award-winning Desert Resort brings together man and nature in a seamless balance. The retreat, situated atop sand dunes, has been designed as per traditional principles of Vaastu, synergizing the flow of positive energy. Spread across an expanse of over 100 acres, The Desert Resort also houses an oasis within its compound fed with recycled water, an in-house dairy and solar-heating.
The Desert Resort has won the Regional Tourism Award of Excellence for seven consecutive years. It has also been awarded the National Tourism Award of Excellence. Integrating the local communities’ traditions and culture with state-of-the-art modern amenities, The Desert Resort has spearheaded sustainable tourism, offering an unforgettable experience to all visitors.
Local Mud Architecture
A pioneer in mud architecture, the resort mirrors and seamlessly blends in with the desert landscape. All materials have been locally sourced and hand-crafted. Created as a mud-wall tourist hamlet by village craftsmen, the exteriors have been decorated with traditional artwork by the women of Mandawa. Every corner and crevice of The Desert Resort boasts of the local culture and craftsmanship.
Dairy
The Desert Resort encourages sustainable living, leading by example.
The resort houses a dairy farm within its premises, where the cows are milked every morning and evening, supplying fresh milk and milk products to our kitchen. Guests can visit the dairy farm upon request.
Eco Policy
The resort has been founded on principles of sustainability and endeavours to co-exist in harmony with its surroundings. The farm on grounds supplies the kitchen with fresh produce. Powered by solar heating, the resort also has its own sewage treatment plant. We also attempt to move away from non-essential plastic use, soon to be a no-plastic policy, with measures such as replacing all plastic bottles with glass bottles.
Oasis at the Resort
The oasis is fed by recycled water and attracts migratory birds and local animals. Situated within the resort’s compound, the oasis allows our guests to soak in the local terrain and habitat. It is also a perfect spot for bird-watching. Some of the birds that can be spotted are Bulbul, Sparrow, Woodpecker, Hummingbird, Dove, Blue Jay, Ducks, Koyal, Owl, Spotted owlet, Parrot, Eagles, Kite, Lapwing, Brown Partridge, Black Partridge, Quail, Fand Grouse, Crow, Hoopoe, Peacocks, Myna, Thrush, Bat, Green Pigeon, Coucal, Indian Roller, White browed Wagtail, Brown-Rock Chat, Black Drongo and the Desert Wheatear among others.
Farm to Table
Spread across an expanse of over 100 acres, the in-house organic farm supplies the resort kitchen with fresh seasonal vegetables and herbs daily which are then cooked for our guests. Pulses and grains are grown seasonally and stored for the year. Meats are bought fresh everyday. Guests can enjoy authentic local flavours brought out by the traditional cooking methods. They can also visit the organic farm to understand the cultivation methods and traditional organic farming techniques that help maintain an ecological balance while simultaneously providing fresh, healthy produce.
Vintage Cars
Ride out in one of the resort’s vintage cars from the family collection. Collected over the years by Thakur Kesri Singh, the fleet reflects his interest in preserving cars from another era, not just as display pieces but as working machines. Guests can take a short ride in one of the cars, or view them up close to see the original mechanical details, old fittings, engines, dials, and craftsmanship that have been maintained over time. The collection also offers a glimpse into how these cars were built, driven, and cared for, long before modern technology changed the way we travel.