The Aravallis: Older Than the Himalayas, Quieter Than Time
Before the Himalayas, before the collision of the continents, before life-forms as we know them today, the Aravallis were already old. Today they are two billion years old, and to put things into perspective, the Himalayas are just teenagers in comparison. Red Racer Casino Already worn down by wind, rain, and tectonic shifts, the Aravallis […]
Listening to Kumaon, One Quiet Day at a Time
Yogic chants and the resonant echo of conch shells have defined the spiritual rhythm of Kumaon: the ‘home of Gods.’ But if you listen closely, the silence becomes profound, and the mountains do the talking. The snow-capped Himalayas and their sheer scale humble you and we mean that with total reverence. What follows is at […]
Temples That Rise From Lakes and Light
The modern spiritual traveler is seeking peace; a shift that aligns with their mind, body and soul. Their pilgrimage is fueled by curiosity and a want for something that completes their journey, not only through the physical manifestation of the shrine or the temple, but as a whole experience. They seek locations that reflect it […]
Wellness Beyond Treatment Rooms
For us, wellness is about slowing down. An hour-long drive from Jodhpur airport, away from the cityscape, you arrive at what appears to be a peaceful wilderness camp. RAAS Chhatrasagar is not just a destination; it is an invitation to reconnect with nature and with yourself. A 16-tent luxury camp set against a private lake; […]
Understanding Jaipur Through Its Artisans
Jaipur and craft are synonymous. Step into the Pink City and history ambushes you at every corner. Then, before you’ve found your footing, the crafts move in. They are so deeply woven into the fabric of this city that missing them would require a deliberate effort. Jaipur’s reputation was earned in workshops. It was a […]
The Luxury of Space and Silence
For decades hospitality meant abundance, but with time we have noticed a new wave of travellers who seek less. They seek a feeling that is hard to package; they seek silence. They want to stay in spaces that are part of the topology, pluck fresh produce from the gardens, wake up in a palace whose […]
Wings Over Chhatrasagar: A Year in Migration
From the first crane calls of October to the summer arrivals of March, the lake at RAAS Chhatrasagar is never truly still; it is a living calendar of one of nature’s greatest journeys. There are few wildlife experiences in India as humbling as watching the sky fill with migratory birds in Rajasthan. Every year, in […]
Achieving ecological balance: Rewilding at RAAS Chatrasagar.
“The aim of rewilding isn’t to turn the ecological clock back in time, but to allow it to actually start ticking again.” ― Eoghan Daltun, An Irish Atlantic Rainforest: A Personal Journey into the Magic of Rewilding. Conservation, sustainability, and ecological balance go beyond buzzwords and form the foundational principles at RAAS Chhatrasagar. Here, conservation […]
Life Around Mehrangarh Fort: The RAAS Edit
Over the years, the way we travel has transformed. There was a time when holidays were centered around famous landmarks; these sites became backdrops for family photos marked as tangible reminders that we had been there. Now, travel has expanded and is more about finding hidden gems, shopping as locals do, spending time in a […]