Mihir garh or the Sun’s
fortress was founded in 2009
A.D, it is an indulgent
experience that stands
majestically to embrace the
judicious traveller and
shower upon him the
well-known hospitality and
diverse flavours of Marwar –
The Desert region of
Rajasthan. It is the latest
venture of the Rohet Family
which owns and operates in
Rohetgarh a Luxury Heritage
Hotel and Wilderness Camp a
Luxury Desert Camp. The
concept of converting
historic forts and places
into luxury accommodations
isn't new in India. There
are plenty of heritage
hotels in the country that
offer comfort in the lap of
a rich history. However a
fort that was built from
scratch in a desert in
Rajasthan just five years
ago has surpassed them all
when it comes to being
extraordinary. It is a Mud
Fort themed boutique hotel
of 9 Luxury Suites (each
suite with 1700 sq ft of
private space) with numerous
courtyards, a swimming pool
and spa.
Atop a sacred sand dune in
Rajasthan's Marwar region,
Thar Desert's Mihir Garh
fort, also called the fort
of the sun, has been named
the world's most
extraordinary hotel by
Lonely Planet. The Mihir
Garh fort hotel, which is
owned by Sidharth Singh, has
been built to perfection. In
fact, its owner describes it
as a "realized dream". It
took around 150 local
craftsmen and carpenters two
years to build the hotel's
nine 1,700 sq ft luxury
suites. According to Lonely
Planet writer James Kay,
"Few hotels are created
without compromise, Mihir
Garh is a rare example. This
is not just a unique place
to stay, it's a shrine to
the artistic and
architectural traditions of
Rajashthan in general and
Jodhpur in particular."
Architecture and Design:
This elegant structure finds
its inspiration in the rural
village architecture of
Western Rajasthan, as can be
seen with the tall mud
walls, the slightly rounded
corners, the numerous
alcoves and the
aesthetically conceived
fireplaces. This fort indeed
stands as a proud
representative of all that
its land is best known for:
royalty, a robust culture
and rustic charm. From its
conception to its
completion, every single
workman involved in bringing
Mihir Garh to life, hails
from the region itself.
Nothing has been outsourced.
Instead, every nook and
corner has been lovingly
along with our very talented
team. Mihir Garh is the
haven where you can
experience sheer lavishness
amidst the wilderness of
Thar.
Location:
Mihir garh is easily
accessible by air, as it is
situated about 40 km from
the nearest airport at
Jodhpur, a 45-minute drive
through scenic countryside.
It lies on the main highway
from Jodhpur to Udaipur and
on the way to the well-known
marble temples at Ranakpur.
Jodhpur can also be easily
reached by rail.
In the vibrant state of
Rajasthan, 55 kms south west
of Jodhpur City, there
exists a sand dune called
“Mali Nathji ka Dhora” which
is dedicated to the Warrior
God. Mihir Garh is perched
significantly upon this
mound enriched by history
and mythology and beautified
by nature. The fort acts as
an amphitheatre to the
splendour of this land.
Mihir Garh is easily
accessible by both airport
and railway station. From
either, the fort is about an
hour’s drive through scenic
countryside.
Facilities and Services:
Facilities at Hotel Mihir
Garh include the following:
Dining Room, Spa with
Massage Rooms, Laundry
Service, Steam & Sauna,
Credit Cards Accepted,
Sunset Deck Terrace & Wooden
Gazebo, Swimming Pool,
Beauty Parlour, Bar & Lounge
Areas, Spectacular Infinity
Pool, Barbeque Terrace,
Common Courtyards etc.
Accomodation:
Hotel has 9 Luxury Suites
and each offers you over
1700 square feet of private
space.
Mihir Suite: No. of
Suites 1, Two Bedroom Family
Suite with interconnection
door, Plunge Pool, Private
Deck, Air conditioning,
Television.
Shandaar Suite: The
suites on the first floor
are called Shaandar and have
an exclusive open air
Jacuzzi along with a private
terrace. No. of Suites 3,
First Floor Suites, Private
Terrace, Air conditioning,
Television, Plunge Pool.
Alishaan and Shaandar are
the names which come from
the fine Marwari Stallions
from the Rohet Stables.
Black Buck Suite: No.
of Suites 1, Ground Floor
Suite, Air conditioning,
Television.
At Mihir Garh best is
offered to its guests from
furnishings to linen, as
well as the toiletries. The
flooring of each room has
been done using a special
plaster technique known to
only one man in the entire
region of Jodhpur. He along
with a helper have put in
hours of labour in creating
the very exclusive floors
that Mihir Garh boasts of.
To ensure absolute comfort
each suite is well- equipped
with all modern amenities
like TV’s, DVD’s, coffee
makers and even mini bars.
Meanwhile, to add to the
contemporary chic, the hotel
also have a touch of
tradition in every room:
hand crafted fire-places
created by women from
neighboring villages! Other
room amenities include the
following: Air conditioning,
Television, Private Terrace,
Plunge Pool, Private Deck,
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