Kesar Bagh, Jojawar, Rajasthan
Kesar Bagh is a small, characterful heritage retreat just outside Jojawar, created by the family of the local Rao as a modern echo of their former hunting lodge and country estate. Set amid fields, orchards, trees and a small lake, it feels more like a private country house than a conventional hotel, with only a handful of suites spread around lawns, stables and a pool.
The estate has been allowed to grow back into a semi‑wild landscape, with fruit trees, native plants and views towards the Aravalli hills. Days here slip by easily: vintage vehicles or jeeps take guests on countryside drives and village visits, Marwari horses are available for shorter rides or longer hacks, and a small train excursion through the nearby hill section is a favourite experience for many visitors.
Staying at Kesar Bagh is about slowing down. Mornings often begin with bird calls and mist over the fields, while evenings are for sundowners, simple conversations and unhurried dinners under the stars. Service is personal and rooted in old Rajput hospitality, with staff and family members happy to share stories of the area and help tailor activities to how active or relaxed you want your time to be.
Jojawar is most easily reached by road. Marwar Junction is the nearest major railway station, about 25–30 kilometres away, with regular trains to Jodhpur, Jaipur and beyond. By car, Jojawar is roughly 120–125 kilometres from Jodhpur and around 150 kilometres from Udaipur, making it a convenient pause between the two cities. From the village, Kesar Bagh is a short onward drive, and the property can arrange pick‑ups from nearby stations or cities on request.
For more details on suites, riding, safaris and current packages at Kesar Bagh, you can refer to their official website at www.jojawar.com/kesarbagh.htm. Rajasthan Tour Trip can help weave Jojawar and Kesar Bagh into a wider offbeat Rajasthan itinerary and arrange private transfers via enquiry@rajasthantourtrip.com or on +91‑7976900625.
