LUXURIOUS COTTAGES
The original Lakshman Sagar was built to impress with its opulent white towers and colonnades. Today, the eco-use of indigenous materials allows each luxurious cottage to settle serenely into its rural habitat. The property has been meticulously designed following the ‘zero kilometre’ principle. Building materials and furnishings are sourced as locally as possible, whilst the cuisine represents the traditional food of the area. Each room opens onto a private splash pool carved out of granite rescued from local mining sites.
You will experience old fashioned opulence, though, from the deferential levels of service to the spa where you’ll be pampered with a range of traditional and modern treatments. Not to mention the richness of the game you’ll observe on your nature walks and safari expeditions to the Todgarh-Rawali Wildlife Sanctuary. Early morning yoga classes and dips in the striking, rock-cut swimming pool are also part of the experience.
BRIJ LAKSHMAN SAGAR, RAJASTHAN
Brij Lakshman Sagar, at a glance
- Exceptional, 32-acre setting beside Fatehgarh Fort
- Nestled in the soft granite hills that surround a small lake
- Formerly the hunting lodge of the former Thakur of Raipur, Lakshman Singh Ji
- Sustainable, modern design using indigenous materials
- 12 well-decorated villas, each of around 900 sq ft.
- Mardana and Zanana areas for dining and lounging
- Regional cuisine featuring the traditional recipes of the local village families
- Just two hours from Ajmer, and under three hours from Jodhpur airport
For leisure and pleasure
- Wellness centre and spa offering a range of pampering treatments
- Stunning rock-cut swimming pool
- Nature walks to explore the local habitat
- Jeep safaris to the nearby Todgarh-Rawali Wildlife Sanctuary
- Cooking classes using fresh ingredients from the hotel’s organic farm
- Pottery classes and kite-flying
- Horse riding and angling for fish
- Early morning yoga classes and relaxed afternoon massages
- 15-minute drive to the small traditional town of Raipur
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