Well, I am not a big fan of resorts. I wanted to revisit
just some places in Jaipur but did not want to stay in Jaipur as it’s too
swarming for my taste. The Lohagarh Fort
Resort seemed as an ideal option location wise. With only this much research
and relying once again on my gut feeling, we booked the Lohagarh Fort Resort
for a long weekend in August.
Away from the hustle-bustle of Jaipur, this resort is
located in a village called Kacherawala on the Jaipur-Delhi highway. Main city
of Jaipur is around 40 mins from this resort. It is around 220 km from Gurgaon.
It took us around 4 hours to reach there with two breaks.
It was raining when we reached the Lohagart Fort resort.
Grand entrance with stone pillars and antique gate imparted an actual Rajputana
fort like feeling to the resort. It looked from the outside as if we were actually
entering a fort. On the inside however, the ambience is more of an eco-friendly
type rather than a heritage one. So yeah, the name doesn’t really go with the
theme.The resort spreads
over a huge area and is surrounded by the Aravali hills. The property is well
guarded by many huge trees which add to the natural beauty of this place.
What I liked the most is that this resort has something in
store for everyone. A pool, some cute animals, cycling, many outdoor and indoor
games and above all a scenic environment to stroll around- no one would get
bored here. We went there with 11 month old KU and it was manageable to roam
around with her stroller.
On Day 2, we thought of checking out the luxury suite and we were taken aback with the grandeur of the room! Even though it was a little pricey, we booked it for that day and it was worth every penny. Everything about this suite screamed luxury! The white marble stone bed was a statement piece and a matching center table gave an aristocratic feel to the room. The Jacuzzi was simply jaw-dropping! The wooden closest however seemed to mar the refined look of the room. It simply didn’t go with the theme of the room and looked out of place. The private garden outside had a cozy hammock and it was a relaxing experience to sit there under the stars.
The food was another plus point- The breakfast had a lot of
variety and the staff was very courteous and helpful. They voluntarily made some
dishes that even our baby could enjoy- This was a very sweet gesture. In all,
we ended up spending more time at this resort than Jaipur as we had initially
planned. We had a quality time and
enjoyed every bit of our stay here!
My 2 Cents:
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It’s a huge property; don’t forget your walking
shoes.
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As there are many trees and a lot of greenery, mosquitoes
are inevitable. Do bring extra mosquito repellent, especially if you are with
kids.
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They also have a village tour thingy but we did
not go for it.
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They do not serve alcohol- Stock accordingly!
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Amer fort is nearby.
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To know more about ‘Mharo Rajasthan’ do visit my other blog posts on Rajasthan.
