Pushkar Bagh Resort  

Out on the sand-dune fringe of Pushkar, this boutique heritage resort sits between Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Bikaner — a green oasis carved from Jodhpur pink sandstone. Ajmer railway station is about 15 km away and Jaipur International Airport roughly 150 km, making it an easy desert base for exploring Rajasthan.

Designed like a small mahal, the resort blends fort-style walls and local vernacular with cozy interiors. There are 20 luxurious cottages and 15 tents, all en suite with verandas, deckchairs and electric lanterns. Interiors nod to Marwar craft — stucco plaster, mosaic floors, custom furniture and khat-inspired sofas — while thatched roof sit-outs, courtyards and an orchid-lined pool area keep the vibe relaxed and authentic.

Take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool, unwind with a massage in the spa rooms, or lounge in peaceful courtyards as folk music drifts by. Fitness facilities and wireless Internet are available across the property. For desert life, expect camel rides and village experiences just beyond the resort gates — wake up to dawns that smell of sand and spice.

Conference facilities, a business center and meeting rooms cater to events and corporate stays. The reception is 24-hour and the resort offers luggage storage, a hotel safe and on-site self-parking.

Dine in open courtyards or the multi-cuisine tent restaurant and sip cocktails at the well-stocked bar or coffee shop. Menus mix local Rajasthani flavors with world cuisine, and buffet breakfasts are available for a fee — all served with occasional live folk music around a crackling fire.