Ranvas Nagaur — Hotel in Rajasthan

Ranvas hotel in Nagaur Fort is a must for its perfect location between other hot spots, food such as delicious freshly cooked sabzis, garlic naan and appetizers, and the yummiest pasta, and most of all for the experience. The hotel is made of several havelis which house beautiful rooms and magical outdoor seating. The best part were the two tours that are included with a stay at the hotel. First, we went on a 1.5 hour tour with a very knowledgeable guide who spoke both Hindi and English and my teenage children also found it fascinating to see the incredible conservation and restoration work, the marvels of engineering to conserve and reuse water with sloping aqueducts, hammam baths, gardens, and water tanks. We also learned how some mahals were cooled in hot weather through ingenious water flow systems, wind towers, fans, and numerous windows. In the middle of the tour, the hotel staff very thoughtfully brought water for us to drink. The Fort with its mahals is one of a kind in Rajasthan and not to be missed as compared to other forts, it is quieter, more mysterious, and very authentic. After the first tour, we went on a second one all along the well preserved ramparts and prayed at the Hindu temple build into the ramparts. We saw the setting sun and a view of Nagaur city. We are so glad we stayed at this wonderful hotel and highly recommend it...

Barefoot luxury at its finest. I didn't see a single tourist (domestic or local) in all my time here and I loved every second of my trip. How often do you get to roam around an entire fort just by yourself? And no ordinary fort.. Nagaur is simply awe inspiring. First built in the 4th century, this is a feat of human imagination and effort. The fort reminds me of an aged dame, very confident of its age but more beautiful than ever. It's the perfect combination of restoration and letting a build show its age. It's simply charming.A special thanks to my guide at the fort, who arranged for the fountains to be opened and arranged a chair so I could write in the middle of the Mughal gardens. Visiting the fort at sunrise, when the buildings changed color to a deep orange, was simply marvelous. ||||At Ranvas, the staff was simply perfect. The pool is so well done, with the pinkish color of the walls and the understated Rajasthani design. When I visited, the pool was dirty (off-season), but they fixed it in mere minutes after I mentioned it. That's the sign of a good hotel. The food was great, the haveli rooms were perfect (I loved the shower situation and the palm trees next to the stoned haveli). This place is an absolute privilege,...

Ranvas is a discreetly elegant resort residing in the walls of a spectacular 16th / 17th Century Fort. It is a very unique experience where you truly feel transported to another time.|Service is excellent, staff are reserved and polite, the GM Abishek is very professional and accommodating.|The place is serene and relaxing. Just outside the ramparts of the Fort is a delightfully chaotic small town, colorful and busy. The calls to prayer by the muezein at the nearby mosques add to the overall feeling of being somewhere unique.|Food is amazing with local Rajasthani dishes offered. Breakfast is also very good with choice of English or Indian dishes.|The outdoor dining area overlooks the property and makes an elegant focal point. |The suites are on the upper floors of the Havelis and are done in traditional style with beautiful carved stone pillars and marble bathrooms.|There is also a gift shop with interesting items and an onsite pool.|Overall this place is truly special...