In the 1890s a Rathore nobleman dammed a seasonal stream to green his estate; his great-grandsons pitched tents along the dam's crest, and Chhatrasagar became the Rajasthan stay that guests describe first when asked what surprised them.
The lake works its programme daily — cranes, pelicans and flamingos on the water, antelope in the scrub beyond — while the family's kitchen turns the estate farm into Rajasthan's most personal table.
Why We Place Guests Here
- The perfect deceleration between Jodhpur and Jaipur — one road, no crowds, all grace.
- Every tent faces the water; sunrise arrives across the lake into your bed.
- This is hosted Rajasthan at its best — the owners' table, their grandfather's lake, their farm on your plate.
The Table
- The family table — estate-grown Marwari cooking
- Breakfast on the dam wall with the birds
- Lakeside dinners under storm lanterns
The Elevated India Signature
A dawn walk along the water with the family's resident naturalist, ending in breakfast as the flamingos lift.
Questions, Answered
What kind of hotel is Chhatrasagar?
A seasonal luxury tented camp — sixteen tents on the crest of a 19th-century private dam near Nimaj, run by descendants of the nobleman who built it, celebrated for birdlife and its family kitchen.
When is RAAS Chhatrasagar open?
As a tented camp it operates in the dry season, typically October to March — precisely the months the Rajasthan circuit is at its best.
Journeys That Take You There
Photography: Photograph courtesy RAAS Hotels