OFFBEAT

Here’s What Glamping in the Middle of the Thar Desert Looks Like

Ankita Sharma Sukhwani

Last updated: Apr 3, 2017

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See

The picturesque Mehrangarh Fort and famous Sheesh Mahal housed within the fort
Temples, cenotaphs and other monuments in Mandore, the erstwhile capital of the Marwar region
15 beautifully sculpted Hindu and Jain temples in the town of Osian

Do

Zip-lining (one circuit takes 90 minutes to complete)
Picnic at the artificial Balsamand Lake
A tour of Umaid Bhavan Palace

Eat

Try Mawa Kachori, a sweet puffed pastry, and the savoury Pyaaz ki Kachori, with a spicy onion filling, at Janta Sweet Home

Shop

Leheriya saris, fragrant spices and traditional jootis at Sadar Bazaar

Events

The annual Rajasthan International Folk Festival in October and the World Sufi Spirit Festival in February

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There’s nothing more therapeutic and enjoyable than spending a few days amidst nature. For us at MakeMyTrip, our annual team offsite was the perfect excuse to do just that! So when we decided on a team holiday to Jodhpur, we planned on doing it in style. Here are some snippets from our exciting and luxurious few days at Manvar Desert Camp- an oasis of comfort and luxury right in the middle of the Thar Desert.

dining-hall-at-manvar-jodhpur

After reaching the city, it takes a two hour drive to get to Manvar. Grab a delicious lunch in the main dining tent with local delicacies like laal maas, pyaaz kachori, mirchibada and makhaniya lassi.

 

manvar-camp-resort-jodhpur

After a short nap (or a game of poker) grab a snack and settle in for an evening of rustic singing and dance with a cheerful bonfire as you surrender yourself to the tunes of ‘Padharo Mhare Desh’.

 

camel riding in jodhpur

Day Two- It is time to set off for a camel ride over the sand dunes and enjoy the rugged beauty of the Thar Desert.

 

sunset-in-jodhpur

End the evening on a romantic note, watching the beautiful orange sun set behind the majestic ocean of sand.

 

tent images of manvar

After an evening filled with song and dance it is time to call it a day and head to your plush tent offering you all modern amenities in the middle of the desert.

 

desert-safari-jodhpur

Day Three- Today is the day to test the sand dunes and go off on a desert safari! Are you ready for the thrill?

 

mehrangarh-fort-jodhpur

Leave the desert behind for a while as you venture into the city to marvel at the magnificent Mehrangarh Fort in the afternoon.

 

jodhpur-city

As the sun sets slips down the horizon, it’s time to pack our bags and say goodbye to the desert, taking with us beautiful memories of our stay at this lovely desert retreat.