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Rohet Safaris | Village Safaris | Royal Picnics | Bird-Watching | Culinary Workshops | The Marwari Horse | The History of the Marwari at Rohet | Equestrian Program at Rohet Garh | Gangaur
ROHET SAFARIS
Today the 'Rohet Safaris' brand has become synonymous with authenticity and quality. It stands proud as a classic example of responsible tourism in a remote rural part of western Rajasthan, ensuring that the rich and vibrant culture of the region and the age-old values stay intact, by instilling a sense of pride amongst the people, as well as sharing the profits of tourism with a large chunk of society by promoting local crafts, organizing medical camps, or helping schools to build their infrastructure.
As for our guests-the Safari simply becomes the highlight of their India tour! We are proud of the fact that we are often able to change our guest's conceptions or misconceptions of India in just two hours! Thus we become active ambassadors of the country by showcasing that which is traditionally old and beautiful - an honest simplicity that touches one's heart, and an underlying sense of spirituality and peace, which becomes the core of our philosophy. We bring to our guests the true, unspoilt India, which lies dormant under the heavy weight of the modern material world and its influences.
THE VILLAGE SAFARI
Rohet Garh's signature program.
" Rohet Safari's" premier product. Pioneered by us seventeen years ago, this program still remains our main highlight. Showcasing the best of the land, it is a complete cultural experience, which encompasses all that this region has to offer. From the warm and hospitable people, to the various customs and ceremonies and the abundant wildlife, guests have the rare privilege of being welcomed into people's homes and interacting with them. They get to experience and understand a way of life that takes them closer to their roots.
They meet the 'Premier ecologists of the world', the Bishnois, who have protected nature for more than 500 years and are responsible for the very survival of species like the Black Buck antelope (India's most beautiful antelope and a rare and protected species today). They share a beautiful relationship with this special animal, wherein the antelope stays close to Bishnoi habitation, never leaving it, and displays complete trust in the Bishnoi people. Guests also meet the Raikas (shepherds) with their glorious costumes, and the Paliwals and Meghwals, the Brahmin farmers and weavers respectively.
This unique tour is made possible solely because of the host family's special relationship with the local people of the various communities, which allows rare access into every home visited, where guests are welcomed as their very own.
ROYAL PICNICS
Royal Picnics are a great extension of our safaris. Be it in jeeps, on camel or on horse, the Royal Picnic is a grand recreation of a bygone era, where you are waited upon by liveried attendants; large mattresses with bolsters and soft cushions spread next to a soothing water body invite you to kick up your feet, and a choice of cool beverages await your discretion. The food is delicious, served hot on tables with crisp linen and a bottle of wine…and then you drift into sweet slumber watching the pied kingfisher dive for his lunch just yards away from you…!!
BIRD-WATCHING
The winter months attract a vast variety of birds into the region, where in a good year upto 200 different species can easily be sighted. The numerous lakes and Jheels around Rohet are a haven for birds. A bicycle, a bird book, a bottle of water, a pair of binoculars, packed breakfast, accompanied by an escort is all that a true bird-lover needs!
CULINARY WORKSHOPS
Guests have called a meal at Rohet Garh their best in India. This resulted in the late Thakurani Sahiba Jayendra Kumari authoring a small cookbook on our cuisine. Under her expert guidance, we began our culinary workshops. Today her legacy is carried forward by her daughter in-law, Rashmi Singh. Our workshops promote traditional Indian cuisine and are extremely comprehensive and popular. The guests are not only given demonstrations but also practical training. And then they get to sample their own efforts!
THE MARWARI HORSE
Showcasing the best of the breed
THE HISTORY OF THE MARWARI AT ROHET
The family's passion for horses goes back generations. Some of the greatest names in the long and glorious history of Marwar were born to this distinguished family, and the Jagir (fiefdom) of Rohet was granted to the greatest amongst them for his exemplary bravery in numerous military campaigns under the Rathore banner . In the modern era the name of Thakur Dalpat Singh II stands tall as a legendary polo player and horseman. A member of one of the greatest teams of its era, the Jodhpur Polo Team, Dalpat Singhji played a pivotal role in the Jodhpur team's many victories. Today Rohet Garh has emerged as great patrons of their own horse, the Marwari! The indigenous horse of the Thar desert! Endowed with sublime beauty and an honest 'never say die' spirit, it is a bold and fearless horse, magnificent in confirmation and loyal unto death. It was the brave Rajput warrior's mighty charger, which was capable of tearing fearlessly into the enemy, rearing up on war elephants in order to let its master strike the foe seated upon it, or jumping off fort ramparts, and jumping rivers with a severed hind leg to save its master's life by sacrificing its own! In the annals of Rajput history, these horses are as famous as their masters, and their names have been forever immortalized.
EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM AT ROHET GARH
Today Rohet Garh boasts of one of the finest stables of the Marwari horse in the country. This horse's sensitive but honest disposition and its beautiful, free-flowing gait make it a delight to ride. The owner himself beautifully schools the horses at Rohet Garh. And by offering riding to our guests, we present a special opportunity to the intrepid horseman to experience and cherish this beautiful horse.
Rohet Garh is proud to introduce an extensive tailor-made equestrian program ranging from a full day's riding to a six days'/six nights' riding safari exploring the region of western Rajasthan around Rohet. Apart from offering a superb riding experience on beautiful horses, it is also a great cultural experience, which gives a deep insight into the rich culture and traditions of this region of Marwar, as well as offering great game- viewing opportunities. (The reaction of antelopes and other animals in the wild is altogether different when approached on horseback!) This region of western Rajasthan makes for almost perfect riding country with its semi-arid shrub and bush vegetation, wide, open spaces and soft terrain. All itineraries are carefully selected so that riding on tarmac roads is totally eliminated. Passing through delightful small villages and Dhanis (settlements), and with the family's special relationship with the local village people, our guests have the unique opportunity to access every village and home they pass, and experience the legendary hospitality and warmth of the people of Marwar. It makes an almost overwhelming cultural experience.
In spite of the region being quite dry and arid, it is surprisingly rich in wildlife. Herds of the rare and famous Black Buck antelope, the Blue Bull antelope, and the petite Chinkara are common viewing on our rides. The region is also very rich in bird life with over 200 different species to be sighted.
The itineraries are tailor-made to the requirement of our guests, keeping riding ability and time duration in mind. Overnight accommodation provided during the rides is mostly in luxury tents! The tents are furnished with two full-sized beds, luggage stands, lounge chairs and tables, with a change of sheets and towels every day. The attached bathrooms are special, as there is running water, with flushable toilets, regular washbasins, and showers! All this in a mobile camp! Our own 'Wilderness Camp' luxury tents are also used in all our riding programs, apart from that, two charming heritage properties-Fort Chanwa, Luni and Sardar Samand Palace, Pali-are a perfect day's ride from Rohet Garh.
Distance covered in a day could vary between 20 km to 40 km.
Lunch is served during the ride, which is really a grand picnic with crisp covers and fine crockery.
Although we provide riding hats, guests are recommended to carry their own riding gear.
The tack and saddlery used is regular 'English'.
All meals and soft beverages are inclusive in the cost. Alcoholic beverages, however, are extra.
Basic riding ability is necessary for our programs. Guests should be comfortable putting the horse through its paces .
Best season is October to March.
GANGAUR
The Special Festival at Rohet
Gangaur, Rajasthan's very own festival, celebrates the celestial marriage of Lord Shiva to his consort Parvati, Their human avatars, Ishar and Gangaur are bedecked and displayed in every noble house all over Rajasthan, two weeks after the festival of Holi. The festival is celebrated like a wedding. Elaborate processions and parades take place all over the state, where the opulent culture and breathtaking colours of Rajasthan are on display.
At Rohet, Gangaur takes on a new meaning! The beautiful deities of Ishar and Gangaur are bedecked in all their finery. They are then displayed every evening in the Zenana court of Rohet Garh for five consecutive days. Everyday, women and young girls come to pay homage to the deities and pray for a husband like Isharji. Then, as is the custom during weddings in Rajasthan, the little girls and the women dance for the deities in celebration. The women dance the breathtakingly graceful Ghoomar and Garbha, every night for five nights at the Zenana chowk at Rohet Garh.
On the last day of the festival, the two deities are taken out in a grand procession, accompanied by dancers, musicians, and horsemen riding with lances, to the Mela grounds where a huge fair takes place, attracting thousands of people from the area. Dance contests and other athletic competitions take place, and the fair is a riot of colour. A priest conducts the wedding ceremony at the grounds, symbolizing the culmination of the year's festival, and the deities then retire to the family temple until the next year!
For those coming to Rohet Garh during Gangaur, a truly magnificent cultural bonanza awaits them, which has few comparisons
ROHET SAFARIS
Today the 'Rohet Safaris' brand has become synonymous with authenticity and quality. It stands proud as a classic example of responsible tourism in a remote rural part of western Rajasthan, ensuring that the rich and vibrant culture of the region and the age-old values stay intact, by instilling a sense of pride amongst the people, as well as sharing the profits of tourism with a large chunk of society by promoting local crafts, organizing medical camps, or helping schools to build their infrastructure.
As for our guests-the Safari simply becomes the highlight of their India tour! We are proud of the fact that we are often able to change our guest's conceptions or misconceptions of India in just two hours! Thus we become active ambassadors of the country by showcasing that which is traditionally old and beautiful - an honest simplicity that touches one's heart, and an underlying sense of spirituality and peace, which becomes the core of our philosophy. We bring to our guests the true, unspoilt India, which lies dormant under the heavy weight of the modern material world and its influences.
THE VILLAGE SAFARI
Rohet Garh's signature program.
" Rohet Safari's" premier product. Pioneered by us seventeen years ago, this program still remains our main highlight. Showcasing the best of the land, it is a complete cultural experience, which encompasses all that this region has to offer. From the warm and hospitable people, to the various customs and ceremonies and the abundant wildlife, guests have the rare privilege of being welcomed into people's homes and interacting with them. They get to experience and understand a way of life that takes them closer to their roots.
They meet the 'Premier ecologists of the world', the Bishnois, who have protected nature for more than 500 years and are responsible for the very survival of species like the Black Buck antelope (India's most beautiful antelope and a rare and protected species today). They share a beautiful relationship with this special animal, wherein the antelope stays close to Bishnoi habitation, never leaving it, and displays complete trust in the Bishnoi people. Guests also meet the Raikas (shepherds) with their glorious costumes, and the Paliwals and Meghwals, the Brahmin farmers and weavers respectively.
This unique tour is made possible solely because of the host family's special relationship with the local people of the various communities, which allows rare access into every home visited, where guests are welcomed as their very own.
ROYAL PICNICS
Royal Picnics are a great extension of our safaris. Be it in jeeps, on camel or on horse, the Royal Picnic is a grand recreation of a bygone era, where you are waited upon by liveried attendants; large mattresses with bolsters and soft cushions spread next to a soothing water body invite you to kick up your feet, and a choice of cool beverages await your discretion. The food is delicious, served hot on tables with crisp linen and a bottle of wine…and then you drift into sweet slumber watching the pied kingfisher dive for his lunch just yards away from you…!!
BIRD-WATCHING
The winter months attract a vast variety of birds into the region, where in a good year upto 200 different species can easily be sighted. The numerous lakes and Jheels around Rohet are a haven for birds. A bicycle, a bird book, a bottle of water, a pair of binoculars, packed breakfast, accompanied by an escort is all that a true bird-lover needs!
CULINARY WORKSHOPS
Guests have called a meal at Rohet Garh their best in India. This resulted in the late Thakurani Sahiba Jayendra Kumari authoring a small cookbook on our cuisine. Under her expert guidance, we began our culinary workshops. Today her legacy is carried forward by her daughter in-law, Rashmi Singh. Our workshops promote traditional Indian cuisine and are extremely comprehensive and popular. The guests are not only given demonstrations but also practical training. And then they get to sample their own efforts!
THE MARWARI HORSE
Showcasing the best of the breed
THE HISTORY OF THE MARWARI AT ROHET
The family's passion for horses goes back generations. Some of the greatest names in the long and glorious history of Marwar were born to this distinguished family, and the Jagir (fiefdom) of Rohet was granted to the greatest amongst them for his exemplary bravery in numerous military campaigns under the Rathore banner . In the modern era the name of Thakur Dalpat Singh II stands tall as a legendary polo player and horseman. A member of one of the greatest teams of its era, the Jodhpur Polo Team, Dalpat Singhji played a pivotal role in the Jodhpur team's many victories. Today Rohet Garh has emerged as great patrons of their own horse, the Marwari! The indigenous horse of the Thar desert! Endowed with sublime beauty and an honest 'never say die' spirit, it is a bold and fearless horse, magnificent in confirmation and loyal unto death. It was the brave Rajput warrior's mighty charger, which was capable of tearing fearlessly into the enemy, rearing up on war elephants in order to let its master strike the foe seated upon it, or jumping off fort ramparts, and jumping rivers with a severed hind leg to save its master's life by sacrificing its own! In the annals of Rajput history, these horses are as famous as their masters, and their names have been forever immortalized.
EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM AT ROHET GARH
Today Rohet Garh boasts of one of the finest stables of the Marwari horse in the country. This horse's sensitive but honest disposition and its beautiful, free-flowing gait make it a delight to ride. The owner himself beautifully schools the horses at Rohet Garh. And by offering riding to our guests, we present a special opportunity to the intrepid horseman to experience and cherish this beautiful horse.
Rohet Garh is proud to introduce an extensive tailor-made equestrian program ranging from a full day's riding to a six days'/six nights' riding safari exploring the region of western Rajasthan around Rohet. Apart from offering a superb riding experience on beautiful horses, it is also a great cultural experience, which gives a deep insight into the rich culture and traditions of this region of Marwar, as well as offering great game- viewing opportunities. (The reaction of antelopes and other animals in the wild is altogether different when approached on horseback!) This region of western Rajasthan makes for almost perfect riding country with its semi-arid shrub and bush vegetation, wide, open spaces and soft terrain. All itineraries are carefully selected so that riding on tarmac roads is totally eliminated. Passing through delightful small villages and Dhanis (settlements), and with the family's special relationship with the local village people, our guests have the unique opportunity to access every village and home they pass, and experience the legendary hospitality and warmth of the people of Marwar. It makes an almost overwhelming cultural experience.
In spite of the region being quite dry and arid, it is surprisingly rich in wildlife. Herds of the rare and famous Black Buck antelope, the Blue Bull antelope, and the petite Chinkara are common viewing on our rides. The region is also very rich in bird life with over 200 different species to be sighted.
The itineraries are tailor-made to the requirement of our guests, keeping riding ability and time duration in mind. Overnight accommodation provided during the rides is mostly in luxury tents! The tents are furnished with two full-sized beds, luggage stands, lounge chairs and tables, with a change of sheets and towels every day. The attached bathrooms are special, as there is running water, with flushable toilets, regular washbasins, and showers! All this in a mobile camp! Our own 'Wilderness Camp' luxury tents are also used in all our riding programs, apart from that, two charming heritage properties-Fort Chanwa, Luni and Sardar Samand Palace, Pali-are a perfect day's ride from Rohet Garh.
Distance covered in a day could vary between 20 km to 40 km. Lunch is served during the ride, which is really a grand picnic with crisp covers and fine crockery. Although we provide riding hats, guests are recommended to carry their own riding gear. The tack and saddlery used is regular 'English'. All meals and soft beverages are inclusive in the cost. Alcoholic beverages, however, are extra. Basic riding ability is necessary for our programs. Guests should be comfortable putting the horse through its paces . Best season is October to March.GANGAUR
The Special Festival at Rohet
Gangaur, Rajasthan's very own festival, celebrates the celestial marriage of Lord Shiva to his consort Parvati, Their human avatars, Ishar and Gangaur are bedecked and displayed in every noble house all over Rajasthan, two weeks after the festival of Holi. The festival is celebrated like a wedding. Elaborate processions and parades take place all over the state, where the opulent culture and breathtaking colours of Rajasthan are on display.
At Rohet, Gangaur takes on a new meaning! The beautiful deities of Ishar and Gangaur are bedecked in all their finery. They are then displayed every evening in the Zenana court of Rohet Garh for five consecutive days. Everyday, women and young girls come to pay homage to the deities and pray for a husband like Isharji. Then, as is the custom during weddings in Rajasthan, the little girls and the women dance for the deities in celebration. The women dance the breathtakingly graceful Ghoomar and Garbha, every night for five nights at the Zenana chowk at Rohet Garh.
On the last day of the festival, the two deities are taken out in a grand procession, accompanied by dancers, musicians, and horsemen riding with lances, to the Mela grounds where a huge fair takes place, attracting thousands of people from the area. Dance contests and other athletic competitions take place, and the fair is a riot of colour. A priest conducts the wedding ceremony at the grounds, symbolizing the culmination of the year's festival, and the deities then retire to the family temple until the next year!
For those coming to Rohet Garh during Gangaur, a truly magnificent cultural bonanza awaits them, which has few comparisons
