Apani Dhani Eco-Lodge

While the Shekawati region in northern Rajasthan is famed for its decorated havelis (many converted to hotels), AD essentially is a farmstay, although the spread of the nearby Nawalgarh means it's now on the outskirts town. AD is charming, with rooms set around a courtyard with a lovely gazebo for sitting and recreation. The rooms are tasteful and simple with their own bathrooms; beds a bit on the firm side for us. All are clean and well maintained. Meals are additional to the room charge, with ingredients sourced from the farm. They were delicious. The family lives at the property, and guests are asked to respect their cultural values and practices, including no alcohol or meat. While it's a quiet place, there are activities - walks, music, yoga, cooking etc; all can be arranged at moderate cost. A stay at AD is infused with the ethos of Ramesh, Gajendra and Gayatri, and their extended family. It was genuinely memorable, and we wish all of them well for the future.

We had a lovely stay at Apani Dhani during our trip in Shekhawati, Rajastjan. We quickly felt at home, as the atmisphere is relaxed and the owner and his family very friendly. The joined dinners with the other guests were very nicd and the food was amazing, and almost all ingredients coming freshly from the organic garden, with bread, yoghurt and milk being made fresh every day from their own wheat and cow milk. The place is very clean and well maintained with a lot of eye for detail.

Magnifique endroit avec un super accueil. Cuisine exceptionnelle avec des produits frais du jardin, une découverte de la cuisine indienne par le fils et famille de Ramesh. Ramesh parle un très bon français et nous a fait visiter sa région ainsi que le Rajasthan: organisation tip top avec un chauffeur toujours à l’heure, souriant et très professionnel. Nous avons eu la chance de pouvoir découvrir un Rajasthan non seulement touristique mais authentique , visites d’exploitations agricoles, d’ateliers de tissage etc.. Bref si vous désirez découvrir le Rajasthan nous ne pouvons que vous recommander de débuter par apani dhani eco lodge puis de vous faire accompagner par Ramesh au gré de vos envies Eric