Mihir Garh, Near Jodhpur

At the edge of the Thar Desert, in a rural setting overlooking low dunes and open desert skies, stands Mihir Garh, a small boutique retreat built on a sacred dune known locally as Mali Nathji ka Dhora. The surrounding region is home to Bishnoi communities whose conservation traditions date back more than five centuries. Their long-standing protection of wildlife has helped sustain populations of blackbuck, chinkara and desert birdlife across this fragile landscape. Located about an hour from Jodhpur, Mihir Garh feels deeply connected to the desert while remaining within easy reach of the city.

Mihir Garh is run by Sidharth Singh and his wife Rashmi, part of the Rohet family whose hospitality journey began when Sidharth’s father opened their ancestral home, Rohet Garh, to guests in 1990. That initiative eventually grew into the House of Rohet, a group of properties rooted in the landscapes and communities of western Rajasthan. Sidharth’s long-standing connection to a sacred dune, Mali Nathji ka Dhora, dedicated to the warrior saint Mallinath of Marwar, inspired the creation of Mihir Garh on this very site. Rashmi Singh’s refined sense of design shapes the interiors, where traditional craftsmanship and thoughtful details reflect the region's character.

Dining at Mihir Garh is an experience. Traditional Rajasthani recipes developed by the late Thakurani Sahiba Jayendra Kumari sit alongside continental favourites. Breakfasts are served al fresco, while royal picnics beside lakes and shikar dinners under spectacular night skies recreate the dining experiences of Rajput royalty. Cookery classes offer hands-on demonstrations in traditional techniques, where guests can learn the secrets behind recipes from the Rohet family kitchen.