Palaces & Havelis of India – Rohet - Rohet Garh



ROHET GARH, Rohet
Rohet Garh,
P.O. Rohet, Distt. Pali-306421.

Rohet Garh is the fortified desert home of the descendants of the 16th century Champawat clan of the Rathores. It is located 40 kms away from Jodhpur. The colorful arched gateway leads to a compound into which the rooms open. The large spacious rooms are tastefully done up with carved furniture, delicate handblock prints, original paintings and momentous of a bygone era. The dining-hall has a large collection of antique hunting riffles, shields, spearheads, daggers, tigerskins and trophies giving a glimpse into the romantic past when the aristocrats took their hunting very seriously and often centered their lives around their interests.

Special features: A visit to Rohet Garh can also mean an introduction to the life-style of a typical Rajasthani village. Visitors can visit and witness the traditional ceremonies of a Bishnoi village. Camping and encounters with blackbucks are usual features here.

Facilities available: 25 rooms with running hot/cold water. Indian meals available.

Accessibility:
By road: Jodhpur - 40 kms. By train: Jodhpur - 40 kms. By air: Jodhpur - 40 kms.