General
Information
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.
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
indefati
gable 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 |