Description
Meaning ‘Sun Fortress’, Mihir Garh is a spectacular mud fort, blending understated luxury with a rustic and sumptuous earthy elegance. The fort is made of wattle, mud and wood, and comprises of only nine suites set over two floors. The spacious rooms are either sunset or sunrise facing (hence ‘Sun Fortress’), with substantial terraces from which to enjoy the unspoilt and enchanting desert vistas. The bedrooms have a spacious sitting room and large bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers. The interior design is soft and inconspicuous, blending with the desert colours surrounding the fort. The ground floor rooms all have good sized private plunge pools, whilst the rooms upstairs offer Jacuzzi pools. All rooms have Plasma TVs, DVD players, WiFi and are air-conditioned.
Mihir Garh offers both continental and Indian cuisine, and the hotel rate includes all meals, house alcohol, soft drinks and one jeep safari. The hotel has a number of intimate nooks and crannies including three courtyards, a sun terrace and a main swimming pool. They also have a spa with two massage rooms with steam and sauna rooms.
Mihir Garh is owned by one of the keenest horsemen in Rajasthan, and they boast some of the finest ‘Marwari’ horses in their stables. They offer exceptional horse safaris through the local countryside and into the desert. Furthermore, they offer superb village safaris showcasing the prevalent Bishnoi tribal culture surrounding Mihir Garh. Being only 45 minutes south of Jodhpur, many guests spend a morning visiting the ‘Blue City’ before returning to the peace and quiet of Mihir Garh in the evening.
Accommodation
Mihir Garah offers 9 Suites; 6 Doubles and 3 Twins. The ground floor rooms all have private plunge pools, whilst the rooms upstairs offer jacuzzi pools. All rooms have plasma TVs, DVD players, WiFi, air conditioning and feature hand crafted fire places.
Childcare
Children are welcome, but there are no specific facilities. Two children can be accommodated in the parents room.
Facilities
Facilities at Mihir Garh include swimming pool (not heated), sitting and bar areas, dining room and BBQ terrace, 3 courtyards, sunset deck terrace and spa.
Activities
One jeep safari is included in room rates and you can also enjoy walking in the desert. Activities at an additional cost include village safaris, picnics, yoga, safaris by camel, jeep or horse and extensive equestrian programme.
When to travel
Jodhpur Climate is of an extreme type, with the variations in temperature range being very high. Weather in Jodhpur, Rajasthan is dry and hot, a typical desert weather. The average annual rainfall is approximately 32 cm. In summer, the maximum temperature is around 42 deg and the minimum temperature is around 37 deg C. In winters, the maximum temperature is around 27.5 deg C and the minimum temperature is around 15.5 deg C. Jodhpur is bright and sunny throughout the year. The best season to visit is between October and March, when the climatic conditions are the best.
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Location and directions
Nr Jodhpur, India
45 minutes south of Jodhpur
How to get there
9hr flight, 1hr domestic flight; 45 minute drive
