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In
the heart of Rajasthan , the colourful land of the Rajputs is
the region of Shekhawati, taking its name from the powerful
Shekhawat clan. The legends of this historic land have been
captured in the murals and frescoes of its Havelis, Forts,
Temples, and cenotaphs. Set against this exotic backdrop is The
Desert Resort , Mandawa.
The mystery and romance of the desert are captured in the
unusual architecture of the resort. Recreated in the style of a
typical Rajasthani village, The Desert Resort is a verdant oasis
in the midst of a stark desert landscape. Visitors to this haven
peopled by camels, peacocks, birds and khejri trees, can
experience a whole new world - the aesthetic charm of the rural
without compromising on luxury or comfort.
The Desert 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. |
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 Location - 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 .
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. |
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 There
are 60 well-furnished, air-conditioned rooms including cottages
and spacious deluxe suites. Each cottage and room is furnished
in a distinctive style. The exteriors are d ecorated
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. |
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and Banquet Facilities |
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Dining:
With ornamented mirror work and glass beads decorating
the dining area and food served in style, dining is indeed
an interesting affair in Mandawa Desert Resort. The Desert
Resort serves authentic Rajasthani cuisine in traditional
earthenware for you to relish and enjoy. Or you can simply
enjoy your meals out in the open, while enjoying the live
local music.
Recreation:
A stay at the Desert Resort Mandawa, holds many a
surprise for you. We have have a host of special events that
allow you to get a glimpse of the beauty of Rajasthan and
Shekhawati in all its glory. The Royal Welcome, is how
Maharaja's of yore were greeted upon thier return from a
journey. Enjoy a dinner in the open, accompanied by some of
the best dancers in Rajasthan, who will enchant you with
thier grace and intricate movements. The Gala dinner also
promised to be a delight for both the gourmet and the
gourmand. A delectable variety of foods that allow you to
sample the best of Rajasthan, while offering the relative
safety of continental and chinese cuisine
Conference and Banquet :
Two large meeting rooms with adjoining terrace, syndicate
rooms and separate boardroom and a fully equipped
state-of-the-art business centre provide every facility for
corporate meetings and entertaining. Services available
include: Internet services, Interpreter, PC rental, courier
services, secretarial services, fax, photocopier and
audiovisuals rental. Conference co-coordinator and
Audio-visual equipment available on hire. |
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The resort also
organizes traditional welcome with tilak and garlands, theme
weddings, gala evenings, sand dune dinners, camel horse and
jeep rides/safaris, nature trails, puppet shows, folk dances
and also a heritage walk of Mandawa Facilities include a
conference room, billiard and pool room, swimming pool,
badminton, croquet, table tennis, an ayurvedic massage
centre and bar. |
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