Thatched-roof heritage cottages and lawn at sunset, Pukhraj Garh, Salawas

Salawas · Jodhpur · Rajasthan

Pukhraj Garh

A Heritage House

An intimate heritage retreat where traditional hospitality, village life,
and authentic Rajasthani culture come together.

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Welcome to Pukhraj Garh

A Heritage House Rooted in Rajasthan

Pukhraj Garh is a family-run heritage house situated in Salawas village near Jodhpur, offering guests a rare opportunity to experience Rajasthan beyond conventional tourism. Here, traditional hospitality, village life, and authentic Rajasthani culture come together seamlessly.

Here, Rajasthan is not something you simply visit. It is something you experience — slowly, personally, and through the warm family who call it home.

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The Pukhraj Garh host family in traditional Rajasthani attire

Accommodation

Heritage Stays

Private Thatched-Roof Retreat Row of thatched heritage cottages facing a green lawn

Heritage Cottage Suite

Standalone traditional cottage featuring authentic thatch-roof architecture, hand-loomed textiles, and private verandah.

Key Highlights:

  • King-size bed with orthopedic mattress & hand-woven linen
  • Private seating verandah overlooking garden courtyards
  • En-suite modern bathroom with hot water & stone vanity
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Sandstone Heritage Living Royal Haveli Suite with wrought-iron bed and sandstone walls

Royal Haveli Suite

Spacious suite located inside the main haveli wing with hand-carved stone archways, antique lamps, and court views.

Key Highlights:

  • Generous bedroom layout with antique wooden furniture
  • Traditional Jharokha window seating overlooking courtyard
  • Modern tiled bathroom with rain shower
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Spacious Multi-Bed Haven Family Heritage Suite with two large beds and colourful rugs

Family Heritage Suite

Designed for families or groups featuring interconnecting lounge space, double beds, and direct garden access.

Key Highlights:

  • Two large queen beds accommodating up to 4 guests
  • Direct ground-level access to garden lawns & pool
  • Spacious bathroom facilities
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Curated Experiences

The Pukhraj Garh Experience

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Cultural HospitalityGuest receiving a traditional Kumkum Tilak welcome

Traditional Rajasthani Guest Welcome

Experience authentic Rajasthani hospitality with a traditional Kumkum Tilak and sacred Mauli thread welcome upon arrival.

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Cultural ImmersionGuests in Rajasthani turban and odhni

Rajasthani Traditional Dressing Experience

Dress up in authentic colorful Rajasthani turbans (Safa), traditional odhnies, and attire for memory photographs.

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Wildlife & Rural ExcursionOpen 4x4 jeeps on a Bishnoi village safari

Bishnoi Village Safari

Side-open 4x4 Jeep excursion into sacred Bishnoi conservation land, home to roaming blackbucks and chinkaras.

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Traditional CraftsMaster weaver at a Dhurrie loom in Salawas

Dhurrie & Rug Weaving

Sit alongside master artisan weavers in Salawas, renowned globally for hand-loomed flat-weave cotton rugs.

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Handicraft ExperiencePotter shaping clay on a manual wheel

Pottery Village Visit

Watch local village potters turn raw clay into intricate earthenware on traditional manual wheels.

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Cultural ArtFamily in traditional attire smiling together

Henna (Mehendi) Painting

Adorn your hands with intricate organic Rajasthani henna floral motifs applied by skilled local artists.

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Village WalkCouple dressed in Rajasthani turban and ghagra

Sunset & Village Walk

Take a peaceful walk through the village, interact with locals, and witness a breathtaking Rajasthani sunset.

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Culinary WorkshopCandlelit dinner setting under a starry sky at the cottages

Rajasthani Cooking Classes

Join our family kitchen to master secret ancestral recipes like Ker Sangri, Gatte ki Sabzi, and Bajra Roti.

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Home-Cooked Thali Candlelit courtyard dinner under a starry sky

Cuisine & Hospitality

The Taste of Home

Dining at Pukhraj Garh is an extension of traditional Rajasthani home life. Meals are prepared fresh in our family kitchen using organic local ingredients, cold-pressed oils, and ancestral spice blends passed down through generations.

Pure Vegetarian

Nourishing traditional recipes prepared with farm-fresh produce.

Courtyard Setting

Dine under starlit skies or arched verandahs illuminated by oil lamps.

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Authentic Rural Rajasthan

Meet the Rajasthan Beyond the Postcard

From centuries-old Dhurrie looms to clay potters and Bishnoi wildlife sanctuaries, experience the living culture of Salawas village firsthand.

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Wildlife & Heritage Excursion

Open Jeep Bishnoi Safari

Hop aboard our open-sided 4x4 Jeep for an unforgettable safari into the surrounding countryside. Spot free-roaming blackbucks and chinkara deer while learning how the Bishnoi community has protected Rajasthan’s environment for over five centuries.

  • Side-open 4x4 Jeep safari through rural sanctuaries
  • Observe blackbucks, chinkara deer, and native birdlife
  • Visit authentic Bishnoi homesteads and weaver workshops
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Guests on an open jeep safari in the Rajasthan countryside

Destination Guides

Explore Jodhpur & The Thar Desert

City Experience Bougainvillea over a courtyard with Jodhpur hills in the distance

Jodhpur City & Mehrangarh Fort

Located just 22 km north, explore the iconic Blue City, grand Mehrangarh Fort, Jaswant Thada marble cenotaphs, and spice markets.

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Desert Experience Group of travellers posing on a jeep in the Thar Desert

Osian Desert & Sand Dunes

Journey into rolling golden dunes, ancient 8th-century stone temples, camel rides, and sunset desert stillness.

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Slow Travel & Unwinding

Slow mornings. Warm afternoons. Rajasthan at your own pace.

Rest poolside under palm shade, read in shaded verandahs, or watch evening light soften across the courtyard stone.

Swimming pool and thatched cottages framed by a sandstone arch

Guest Memories

Notes from Our Heritage Guestbook

"Pukhraj Garh is an oasis of calm. The warmth of the family hosts, the Bishnoi Jeep safari, and the hand-cooked thali made our trip to Rajasthan unforgettable."
— Cultural Traveler
"Sitting with local Dhurrie weavers in Salawas and staying in a peaceful heritage cottage gave us a deep appreciation for rural Rajasthani art."
— Heritage Enthusiast
"The open courtyard dinners under candlelight and quiet morning poolside moments made this the highlight of our journey across India."
— International Guest

Your Rajasthan Story Starts Here

Reserve your stay at Pukhraj Garh – Salawas Village, Jodhpur.

Authentic Rajasthan Retreat

Your Rajasthan Story Starts Here

Escape conventional tourism and experience the warmth of village hospitality in Salawas, Jodhpur.

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