To give you inspiration, Relais & Châteaux presents the Routes du Bonheur: suggestions for travel itineraries that you can fully personalise according to your wishes and the experiences you would like to discover. Our consultants are available to help customise your route and assist you in making reservations at our properties. It is up to you to reserve any recommended activities on-site or nearby that might interest you.
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Hotel and restaurant in the desert. The Serai, Jaisalmer, a luxurious camp, sits on a 100-acre private estate of indigenous desert scrub, drawing inspiration from the designs of the royal caravan sites of Rajputana; blending their dash and vivacity with modern amenities and services. Venture into the mystical environs of Jaisalmer, discover its fabled golden fortress, now a Unesco World Heritage Site. Amidst this haven of peace the SUJÁN spa offers treatments in enclosed gardens. We serve local delicacies and western selections from daily changing menus that are meticulously planned using fresh ingredients. The enchanting location makes for a perfect evening to succumb to the charms of the legendary Manganiyars musicians. ... Learn moreless
The first impression is that of seeing a mirage. With its 99 bastions, the citadel of Jaisalmer seems surreal. However, the fortress is very much "alive". In the middle of the desert, sheltered by walls, its winding alleys are home to thousands of inhabitants, magnificent havelis (small palaces) and a unique history that our own historian will share with you...
The Thar Desert is India’s largest scrub desert and home to a variety of desert dwelling species that include desert cat, fox, gazelle and the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. Despite being largely scrub desert with a fair amount of undergrowth the Thar is also home to a few outstanding dispersed sand dunes about ten kilometres from the city. Far from tourist sites, we take our guests to long forgotten sites. In the middle of these dunes, you forget time. The programme includes camel rides and sundowners before the onset of a star-laden sky of a night in the desert…
Hotel and restaurant in the desert. With spectacular views of a dramatic wilderness, life at Suján JAWAI celebrates the great outdoors. Spend unforgettable days on wilderness adventures and tracking leopards; breakfasts in the bush, yoga outdoors and delicious dinners under constellations of an unending starry sky. It is the most sophisticated and ecological way to discover a truly enchanting landscape. A wander to outlying villages allows immersive experiences of local culture and insights into some of the camp’s brilliant community projects. With just 10 tents including a Family and a Royal Suite, Jawai redefines sustainable luxury in the wilderness. ... Learn moreless
Birdwatching is an art, and the area around Jawai definitely offers an amazing scene: depending on the season, up to 170 different species of birds can be spotted! The staff at Sujan Jawai will accompany you to the heart of the steppe to bring you to the favorite spots of both migrating and resident birds. Don't miss the opportunity to get close to pink flamingos, Indian eagle owls, purple herons, darters, steppe eagles, blue rock thrushes and more...
In Bisalpur, like everywhere else in Rajasthan, nine festivals are held each week! The changing of seasons is a particularly propitious time for village celebrations, and Holi is perhaps the most festive of them all. Dedicated to the god Krishna, this celebration heralds the arrival of spring to the rhythm of frenetic chants and dancing, and especially the throwing of brightly colored powders in the streets, which are suddenly transformed into theater stages!
Hotel and restaurant in town. Suján Rajmahal Palace is one of the oldest and most treasured palaces in Jaipur. Located at the heart of Rajasthan’s bustling capital it is an enclosed oasis, secluded in beautiful verdant gardens. It’s tall bay windows, mirrored doors and wonderful interiors allow guests to be transported to a new era of 21st century regal living. The Palace offers just 13 rooms and suites, including two magnificent Royal apartments. The wallpapers, specially created for each room, tell the many stories of Jaipur making sure there is something to suit everyone. Laze by art deco swimming pool, take in a polo match in the Royal box or head out on a cultural tour at first light. Whatever you feel like doing, the concierge here will go out of their way to make it unforgettable. ... Learn moreless
Is it a facade or a fantasy postcard? Hawa Mahal is more of an icon than a palace, whose five floors of pink sandstone illuminate the city. Although the building has 953 vertical niches and windows, it only has the depth of a single room! It was built in 1799 to enable the royal ladies to observe the hustle and bustle on the street and a world that they were forbidden to go out into...
Its name signifies both “instrument” and “magic formula”. Built in 1728 by the Maharajah Jai Singh II, the Jantar Mantar observatory is a collection of fifteen astronomical instruments of colossal dimensions. They were all designed to provide the astronomer-prince and his scholars unprecedented precision in their astronomical calculations. Nearly three centuries later, this open-air observatory still inspires amateur stargazers...
Lodge and restaurant in a game reserve. Nestled on the borders of world renowned Ranthambore National Park Suján Sher Bagh Bagh transports you to the 1920s, evoking life on safari during the heyday of the British Raj. The Suján family has played an active role in the conservation effort at Ranthambhore since 1974, and continues to do so more than 40 years on. Sher Bagh is a pioneering camp of 10 luxurious tents, and 2 exceptional tented suites. Enjoy crackling campfires under star lit skies, where naturalists to share the facts of the forest. It’s a place where comfort, style and conservation meet. Sher Bagh’s guides and offer an unsurpassed game drive experience. Their incredible knowledge of the park and the behaviour of its star inhabitant, the tiger, together with their passionate enthusiasm, make a stay here unparalleled. When not on safari, relax under the shade of sleepy neem trees with a book from the library or to take a dip in the private, heated swimming pool watching the sunset. The cuisine here combines Anglo-Indian style lunches and traditional Indian dinners cooked over the fire in clay ovens using homegrown ingredients, hand-picked from the gardens. ... Learn moreless
Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ranthambhore fort is so old historians are unable to date its exact origin. It bears witness to the bygone glories of what was once the bastions of the Rajput dynasty of the Chauhans. It remains one of the most impressive forts in Northern India, and amongst its largest. Entered through its four fortified gates, you get to discover a site that is still well-maintained and has some fascinating many archaeological remains. Within the fort is also a Ganesha temple that is frequently visited by the region's inhabitants.
A former home to Jaipur maharajahs who hunted tigers there, the Ranthambhore nature reserve is now the ideal place for wildlife lovers. Between October and April, mugger crocodiles, tigers (currently around 70 individuals), lynxes and the local sambar deer are all visible on the banks of lakes or the edges of forests. An enchanting spectacle!
