Sujan The Serai

The Serai, a Relais & Châteaux property

Far from the hustle and bustle of Jaisalmer, amidst an endless landscape of dunes and steppes, the pop-up camp The Serai is set up every year from October to April, consisting of 21 spacious white canvas tents. Inspired by the royal caravans of Rajputana, the tents are luxuriously appointed and decorated in an elegant colonial style. Each tent has its own terrace, and some feature a private garden and a small plunge pool. The restaurant, also set up under a tent, serves Indian and Western dishes cooked over a wood fire and prepared with organic produce grown on-site. Depending on your mood, you can choose to dine either in the restaurant, in a subdued, candlelit atmosphere, or tucked away in the camp under the stars to enjoy the magical and serene ambience of the desert. The Serai is a wonderful place in the heart of the desert, serving as an ideal base for admiring the dunes of the Thar Desert, discovering the surrounding villages and observing the desert wildlife.

STYLE

A pop-up luxury camp with a modern colonial design

SITUATION

In the steppes of north-western Rajasthan, an hour's drive from the mythical city of Jaisalmer

CAPACITY

21 luxurious white cotton canvas tents

HIGHLIGHTS

The Jaisalmer region is the ideal place to admire the dunes, the stunning sunsets and to set off on an adventure into the desert to discover desert wildlife

THE EXPERIENCES

  • Go on a camel ride, spot desert birds (bustard and greater spotted eagle)
  • Visit the medieval city and fortress of Jaisalmer, a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Discover the abandoned village of Kuldhara, explore the shepherds' villages
  • Being pampered at the Spa, cooling off in the swimming pool

THE EXTRAORDINARY

Enjoy the unique «Thar sundowner» experience: as day falls, you will set off on an unforgettable camel ride in the Thar Desert, then stop on one of the dunes to contemplate the sublime sunset and its shades of colour, whilst sipping a pre-dinner drink. An unforgettable, magical moment!

ETHICS

The Sujan hotel group is a major player in sustainable development, implementing awareness programmes focused on respect for and conservation of wildlife, as well as programmes dedicated to the local population, such as the employment and training of staff from neighbouring communities.