Apani Dhani Eco-Lodge

Jeg bookede med kort varsel, fordi jeg var i Mandawa og ikke rigtig følte mig godt tilpas der (for turistet og forfaldent), og da der ikke var nogen værelser at få inde i selve Nawalgarh, reserverede jeg i stedet her. Det viste sig imidlertid at være meget bedre end at bo inde i byen - kun en kort rickshawtur eller en halv times gang fra det livlige marked og havelierne, men det føles næsten som at bo på landet med fuglefløjt, grøntsagshave og en gårdsplads fuld af blomster.
Værelset var rent og fint, gården er smuk og hyggelig at sidde i, og den hjemmelavede mad er god og meget rimeligt prissat.
Værten er supersød og taler perfekt engelsk. Han reddede mig og skaffede med kort varsel en taxa til en god pris, da der viste sig at være en stor busstrejke i hele Rajastan og jeg skulle nå et fly fra Delhi om aftenen - ikke nogen helt let sag, for jeg var selvfølgelig ikke den eneste, der gerne ville have fat i en taxa i den situation. Man er i gode hænder her.
Jeg var der kun en enkelt nat, men jeg kommer tilbage og bliver længere tid næste gang, så jeg også har tid til at prøve nogle af de aktiviteter, de tilbyder, fx guidede gå- eller cykelture.

Hotel très calme à l'écart du village. très grande chambre très propre. On a aimé l'accueil par le propriétaire qui parle francais, qui tient beaucoup à vivre de façon respectueuse pour l'environnement (recyclage des matériaux, culture des légumes dans le jardin, pas de gaspillage... ) ce qui est vraiment très rare en Inde. Propose des activités (sorties avec un guide, cours de cuisine, tour en vélo...).

Un petit havre de paix et de bienveillance !
Un accueil qui restera gravé dans nos cœurs.
C'est beaucoup plus qu'une simple guesthouse c'est aussi un projet écologique et humain.
La famille est à l'écoute tout en discrétion et en toute bienveillance.
Les repas délicieux et variés sont confectionnés par nos hôtes et les ingrédients proviennent de leur auto-suffisance.
Notre chambre était superbe et donnait sur la petite cour centrale.
N'hésitez pas, que ce soit pour visiter la charmante ville de Nawalgarh, accessible à pied ou en tuk tuk ou pour vous reposer lors de votre périple.
On est resté 5 nuits et on était un peu triste de partir.
Merci merci merci !

Wie eine Oasa inmitten einer staubigen Landschaft. Liebevoll, geschmackvoll und umweltbewusst hergerichtet

schoon, rustige eco-lodge met alle producten uit eigen tuin. Familiebedrijf met hart en ziel

Ce n'est pas un hôtel mais un lodge familial dans un environnement reposant. Nous avons été accueillis par Ramesh qui parle très bien le français. Il sera de bon conseils pour tous les renseignements dont vous aurez besoin.
Les repas sont végétariens préparés par son épouse avec les légumes du jardin. Le pain est fait maison. Le petit déjeuner est agréable. Comme pour le dîner, il existe 2 formules en fonction de votre appétit.
Internet est rapide et fiable. Pas de télévision dans la chambre, ce qui en soit et un plus pour profiter de l’ambiance du lieu.
A conseiller.

The place is charming. We loved everything about the place - the courtyard with bougainvillea, the cozy dining room, the vegetable patches. the food , the hospitality and the advice given to us.
The design of the rooms is lovely. It uses local handicrafts - I especially liked the embroidery , and our daughter liked the window niche where all her toys could sleep. You can feel it is done with love and attention to detail. The shower had really hot water. Everything, of course, is impeccably clean.
The food is great. The milk products come from their own cow and many veggies come from their garden. Given the fact that the food is vegetarian, the variety is amazing. It tastes great - real Indian homemade food! You even feel a little bit like part of the family.
Gajendra arranged a great guide for us to show the havelis. - the reason for our coming.
We took a camel card to drive through the surrounding fields.
Do not miss a cooking class! I was hesitating at the beginning as I took so many cooking classes already. Luckily, our daughter insisted. It might be the best cooking class I ever took. Gajendra and Gayatri showed us everything - the techniques, the old and new kitchen appliances, the local plants and, of course, many spices. For example ghee was shown from the milk (from their cow) stage through curd stage to butter stage. Some recipes were that local that it is difficult to translate the names of the ingredients. It was a highlight of our trip. And it was amazingly tasty. It was unforgettable.
All in all we had amazing time. Would happily stay a bit longer.

Apani Dhani is a green oasis next to the village of Nawalgarh (which is within walking distance). The room was beautiful, calm and clean. The bathroom was fully equipped and the shower worked great :) The dinner and breakfast were super tasty.

Ramesh is a super friendly owner who is proactive in reaching out offering great advice and help. He was super flexible when we arrived later then expected, which was really reassuring.

The warm hospitality of Gajendra ji and his wife Gayatri. Couldn’t meet Ramesh ji, his father who was travelling.
Food was sumptuous, clean, freshly made and served with love. Rooms were clean, good linen and modern toilets.
Most of the food is grown in house as it’s a big property with their own fields to grow vegetables and grains.
Perfect rural setting with urban amenities.

This stay has been a highlight in our India trip. The property is set in the families small organic farm and is tranquil and beautiful. Care has been taken to provide a practical and aesthetic experience. The rooms are stunning, cleanest I have experienced in India and everything works. The bed was so comfortable with soft white sheets and gorgeous simple decorations.
The family are consciously trying to lead a healthy and environmentally sound life and as a guest you can participate as much in this as you want ie. eat the set menu from the vegetable garden at a certain time or do you own thing in town, catch shower water and water the garden etc
Filtered water is provided cheaply to fill water bottles and great advise to organise painted house/ Haveli tours if the area (a must if in the region). I wish we could have stayed longer just relaxing and doing a few tours.
Oh breakfast can be enjoyed with Kerala coffee from a French Press... how fabulous!!

Our stay was incredible ! Heartwarming thanks to the whole hosting team who is super welcoming and have a very noble mission 🙏🏻 the courtyard is beautiful and the food comes directly from the garden and is delicious. The rooms are also beautifully decorated and I had the hottest shower ever while in India. Incredible and sustainable place, we were excited about the solar panels!

We absolutely adored our stay at The Eco Lodge during December — it has truly been the highlight of our 3-week journey through India so far. After arriving in Delhi, the eco-lodge was a peaceful, welcoming retreat. What made our time here so unforgettable was not just the charm of the lodge itself, but the warmth and hospitality of the family who made us feel right at home from the moment we arrived.
The home-cooked meals, prepared by Gayatri , were beyond words — each dish a masterpiece, rich with flavour and love- the best Indian food we have ever tried. The beauty of the lodge and its vibrant bougainvillea, was the perfect setting to unwind.
One of the most inspiring parts of our stay was seeing how the extended family lives in such harmony with the land and with each other. Their deep respect for nature and sustainable living left a lasting impression on us. We also enjoyed learning to prepare traditional Rajasthani dishes, which added an extra layer of connection to the culture and community.
From the homemade chai to the rejuvenating lemon and ginger teas, everything made with love. The organic vegetables were delicious, and the sense of peace and care that permeated every part of the lodge made it impossible not to feel a sense of calm.

Excellent ambiance, and great food.

Wonderful self sustaining eco-lodge in the midst of a rural setting….the family are gracious hosts and the simple satvic vegetarian food is delicious….

Thank you very much for your hospitality

Very nice place, excellent food and nice Room