Let’s face the facts up straight—camping is just not meant for everyone! While the idea of pitching a tent in the middle of nowhere is damn exciting, the truth remains that it does come with its own set of challenges. For someone like me who’s a sucker for luxury, vacations are all about indulgence. Thus, the idea of staying in a tent automatically goes for a toss. Unless, there is some sort of a middle ground!
Located at a distance of 20 km from Ajmer, The Green House Resort in Pushkar is a luxury tent resort that is just the middle ground, people like me yearn for! The boutique property offers its guests the best of both worlds, owing to their 20 air-conditioned luxury tents that come loaded with amenities while the ten acres of lush gardens and the picturesque landscapes keep you connected with nature.
Made For
Owing to its gorgeous setting and warm hospitality, The Green House Resort makes for an ideal getaway for couples looking for an exciting and out-of-the-box accommodation experience without compromising on the comfort factor.
About the property
The Green House Resort is an idyllic retreat that draws inspiration from the serenity and spirituality of the city of Pushkar and aims to deliver the same peaceful experience to its guests. The property has 20 luxurious canvas tents that rest on raised concrete plinths and come loaded with luxuries akin to any high-end property. Each of the air-conditioned tents has been designed meticulously and exudes a modern and chic charm.
Each tent offers fascinating views that can be best enjoyed while soaking in the sun from the wooden decks of the tents. The wooden-floored tents also come with attached elegant bathrooms.
While pampering their guests, the staff at The Green House Resort also does their bit to protect the environment by adopting practices such as using solar heaters, energy efficient lamps and minimising water wastage.
Cost
The resort offers its guests the option of choosing from three different types of accommodation options, namely superior tents, premiere tents and suites. A stay for two starts at ₹5,000 for the superior tents and can go up to ₹7,500 for the suite in the off-season (April-September). On the other hand, the season (October-May) rates range between ₹6,500 and ₹8,500 for the superior tents and suites respectively. These prices include the fare for the tent as well as a hearty breakfast for the guests.
Food
Quality is the key when it comes to dining at the Green House Resort and the in-house restaurant serves delectable Indian and continental cuisine. The team of skilled chefs sources most of their vegetables from the property’s vegetable garden, thus, ensuring supreme taste and freshness of the ingredients. The intricately done up restaurant is as much a visual treat as it is a memorable gastronomical experience.
Best time to go
Pushkar experiences a sweltering summer (May to August) and it becomes quite difficult to explore the city during this time. However, the weather conditions remain extremely pleasant between October to March with temperatures hovering between 8 °C to 22 °C, which makes it the best time to visit Pushkar.
How to get here
Pushkar is well-connected to New Delhi by all major means of transport and here’s how you can get there from New Delhi:
By Air: The closest airport to Pushkar is the Jaipur airport, located at a distance of 160 km which can be covered in 3 hours. There are several daily flights starting at ₹1,500 that will get you from Delhi to Jaipur.
By Train: Delhi is located at a distance of about 350 km from Pushkar, a distance that can be covered in about 6-8 hours. The resort is a 15-minute drive from the Pushkar Railway Station.
By Road: The NH48 connects Delhi to Ajmer and it takes about 9 hours to cover the distance of 420 km.
What to do here
The resort, much like the city it is nestled in, is always brimming with activity and there’s plenty you can do in and around the property. Here’s our pick of the best things to do here:
1. Lounge around around at the poolside bar
The property’s swimming pool with attached Jacuzzi is the biggest highlight of the resort. A dip in the clean and well-maintained pool makes for a relaxing experience while the lounging chairs and sun beds contribute in upping the chilled out vibe. The poolside wooden bar also makes for a great spot to unwind and catch up over a few drinks.
2. Witness greenhouses in the middle of the desert!
Staying true to its name, The Green House Resort has greenhouses that produce Dutch Roses & Gerbera flowers all year round. The greenhouses also have strawberry plantations and guests can relish fresh strawberries as well. The place is a treat for floriculture enthusiasts as you can also learn about drip irrigation and other unique ways of irrigation adapted by the experts here. Witnessing these unique greenhouses flourish in Rajasthan’s harsh weather conditions makes for a memorable experience.
Experience the holy waters of Pushkar:
No trip to Pushkar is ever complete without visiting the Pushkar lake. The lake is the biggest tourist attraction of the city and draws devotees from around the world, who flock here to take a dip in the holy waters of the lake, which is said to have healing powers. The holy lake is surrounded by more than 500 temples and has about 50 ghats!
Shop till you drop:
The best way to explore the city of Pushkar is undoubtedly through its colourful and vibrant bazaars. The Pushkar Bazaar is the heart of the city where one can find souvenirs like silver jewellery, embroidered shoes, wall hangings, shoulder bags, embroidered fabrics, decorative items and much more.
Know of any other hotel, resort or homestay that made you fall in love with Pushkar? Write in here and tell us all about it!
' fill='%23359391'%3e %3cpath d='M46.1538462%2c43.5714286 L41.5%2c50 L36.8461538%2c43.5714286 L36.8670256%2c43.5714286 C36.3173077%2c42.7142857 36%2c41.6851429 36%2c40.5714286 C36%2c37.4854286 38.4535641%2c35 41.5%2c35 C44.5464359%2c35 47%2c37.4854286 47%2c40.5714286 C47%2c41.6851429 46.6826923%2c42.7142857 46.1329744%2c43.5714286 L46.1538462%2c43.5714286 Z M41.4294872%2c39 C40.6150641%2c39 39.9487179%2c39.675 39.9487179%2c40.5 C39.9487179%2c41.325 40.6150641%2c42 41.4294872%2c42 C42.2439103%2c42 42.9102564%2c41.325 42.9102564%2c40.5 C42.9102564%2c39.675 42.2439103%2c39 41.4294872%2c39 L41.4294872%2c39 Z' id='Location-white'%3e%3c/path%3e %3c/g%3e %3c/svg%3e)
