Rohetgarh is the fortified desert
home of the descendants of the 16th century Rathore of the
Champawat clan, Thakur Dalpat Singh I. Generations of valiant
noble-men have built this heritage home where, notwithstanding
the inroads of modernity, aristocratic values are respected. The
visitor of today experiences the famed warmth of courteous
Rajput hospitality.
Brilliantly plumed peacocks strut about, perching themselves
under finely carved stone archways and the wind whispers through
the neem tree groves and bougainvilleas. Within these time
weathered walls lies an oasis of landscaped gardens and flowers
in bloom - your Oasis in the arid land of Marwar.
Rohet is an evergreen Oasis, has linked its blue-green lakeside
environs to a perennial stream which irrigates the desert lands
of Jodhpur. Rohet is a warm fortified home still alive with a
tradition of enviable cuisine and customs. At Rohet you'll truly
feel that you are the first outsider to have arrived there. And,
as Rohet draws you, linking you to its heart, it will bind you
to a point of not wanting to leave. Your hosts will be none else
than the 12th descendants of the first rulers who sat on the
Rohet throne.
A small but quaint village, Rohet is home to several artisans,
and visitors can also visit Bishnoi settlements with their
scrubbed homes and flamboyantly dressed & bejeweled women.
Sitting
on horseback, explore the open grasslands, riverline
forests and the beautiful life of Rohetgarh.
Horse safaris :
Rohet Garh Horse safaris are organized in the Marwar region of
Rajasthan. Its semi-desert environment serves as an enchanting
backdrop to the rich colors of the people of different ethnic
communities. The history of Marwar, expressed is an enigma of
valour, battle and chivalry, is inseparable from the from the
mount. The pride of the region is the horse, the "Marwar". That
has been bred over centuries of royal patronage.
The carefully rared pedigree is acclaimed for its stamina, and
endurance against the harsh rigours of desert terrain and
extreme demands of the climate. Celebrated in poetry,legends and
lore of the region describe Princes and Warriors astride the
steed in glorious battle, in that rare indefatigable spirit that
is a heritage of the people, even to this day.
Rohetgarh offers a variety of Safaris, which provide both
splendid riding exercise, and the means to witness authentic
places of scenic and touristic interest. One also enjoy
wildlife, surprisingly abundant in this area. Well-bred horses
that are a pleasure to ride, carry you across this enchanting
desert landscape.