Lotwara Heritage Homestay

Lotwara

Lotwara is a surprisingly scenic village in Dausa district of Rajasthan. Surrounded by lush green fields it’s located on the bank of pious Banganga River, which is believed to have emerged by the arrow of Arjuna to quench the last thirst of Pitamah Bhishma during Maharbharata. Probably most thickly populated with peacock, it’s famous as “Peacock Town” of Rajasthan. But the highlight of this village is the Lotwara Fort where the royal family continues to reside for centuries.

Lotwara is located 110 km from Jaipur, 7 km off from Pilodi on Agra-Jaipur highway. Another 11 km will take you to largest step well of the world Chand Baori, Abhaneri. Lotwara was chosen by its founder for its fertile land where wheat, mustard, barley and other vegetables can be grown easily. The royal family has done a remarkable job for the village to create Lotwara Private ITI, a school and hospital. Recently a petrol pump has also arrived to make their life even easier.

The Homestay

This 17th century fort, built by Thakur Ganga Singh is now the home to his descendant Thakur Lokendra Singh. Created on 52,300 sq ft of land, it’s a fine example of traditional Rajput architecture. Invincible boundary wall, the main porch, rooms built around a courtyard, Kachehri (court) which is still used to meet common people of the village and Chhatries on the top makes it a complete Rajputana residence. It consists of 10 guest room; a King’s Room which includes a private Dining Room, and 3 Queen’s room on the first floor, 4 Prince’s and 2 Deluxe rooms on the ground floor. Every single room is unique in design and comes with AC and attached toilet.

The Heritage Homestay is ideal for destination wedding. It offers one of its kind experience.

Location: Agra-Jaipur Highway, Village Lotwara, Dausa
No. of Rooms: 10; Total Capacity: 25

How to Reach

Lotwara is very well connected by road from Delhi (227km), Agra (155km) and Jaipur (110km). Bandikui is the nearest Railway Station (19km). Jaipur is the nearest airport (93 km)

Tariff

Classic Room: 3650/-
Superior Room: 4200/- (Price)
Premium Room: 4750/- (Queen)
Family Room: 6500/- (4 Bedded King’s)
Extra Person: 1250/-
Complimentary: Breakfast

Note: These tariffs do not apply during festivals and holidays

Child Policy
Upto 6 years: Complimentary (No Extra Bed)
7-12 years.: 50% (Extra bed provided)

Note: What you pay for a homestay, brings a direct socio-economic benefit to locals. Be proud by not asking for a discount.

Facilities

Wi-Fi • Swimming Pool • Parking • Laundry • Garden • Dinning Hall • Bonfire • In-room Tea and Coffee

Food

The rich variety of food is something Rajasthan is famous for. Apart from regular north Indian food, traditional Rajasthani cuisine like Kadhi, Gatta, Dal-Bati Churma and Laal Maans (Red Meat) is something you will cherish. Different types of chutney and pickles is to add some more spice to your meal.

Activities

Village Walk • Pottery • Camel Cart Safari

Local Attractions

Radha Krishna Temple • Chhatries • Mehndipur Balaji (8 km) • Chand Baori – Abhaneri (11 km)

Excursions

Sikandra – the hub of stone carving (26 km) • Jhajhirampura (40 km) • Bhandarej (45 km) • Bhangarh (72 km) • Sariska (82 km) • Alwar (84 km) • Bharatpur (90 km) • Jaipur (110 km) • Agra (135 km)

Know Your Host

Thakur Lokendra Singh is a proud, youngest Sarpanch of Rajasthan, probably of India also. Socially very active, he can give you an insight to the culture and lifestyle of Rajasthan and Rajput clan over an evening tea with him.

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