Brij Lakshmansagar, Pali Hotel - Raipur (Rajasthan)

5-star Small Luxury Hotels of the World resort with 12 private plunge-pool cottages on a 13 hectare lake estate

Rooms & Grounds

Brij Lakshmansagar, Pali offers 12 individual cottages, each featuring a private plunge pool and direct lake views. The cottages incorporate restored 19th-century Rajput hunting lodge design elements, with thatched roofs and pressed-earth walls. Each air-conditioned cottage includes a seating area, minibar, and an en suite bathroom with shower.

Dining

The in-house restaurant Zanana and Mardana serves local and Indian cuisines using produce from the hotel's organic farm. An open-sided dining room with a terrace overlooks the lake, where meals are prepared with a zero-kilometer philosophy. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner with ingredients picked that day from the on-site garden.

Activities & Nature

Guests can join guided nature walks, jeep safaris through surrounding hills and villages, and bird-watching excursions led by the resident naturalist. On-site activities include pottery classes, spice-mixing demonstrations, cooking classes, and canoeing on the lake. The hotel also offers village tours, horse riding, and stargazing sessions from the rooftop of the Zanana.

Wellness

The spa and wellness centre includes a spa lounge, relaxation area, and foot baths, with treatments such as Ayurvedic massages. Sunrise yoga sessions are held by the hilltop water tank, led by the in-house masseur Amul. Guests can also use the outdoor swimming pool with pool views, or relax in their private plunge pool.

Location & Heritage

Brij Lakshmansagar is 6 km from the ancient Raipur Fort and 35 km from Todgarh Wildlife Sanctuary. The property was originally a 19th-century hunting lodge for the royalty of Raipur, now restored with historical design elements reflecting Rajput hunting traditions. Jodhpur Airport is 100 km away, and the hotel can arrange car hire and tours through the 24-hour front desk.

• Location: 6 km from Raipur Fort, 35 km from Todgarh Sanctuary
• Rooms: 12 cottages with private plunge pools and lake views
• Dining: Zanana and Mardana restaurant with farm-to-table cuisine
• Activities: Nature walks, jeep safaris, pottery, spice mixing
• Wellness: Spa, yoga, foot baths, Ayurvedic massages