Sujan The Serai

SUJÁN The Serai, an oasis of calm set on a 100-acre private estate of indigenous desert scrub, draws inspiration from the designs of the royal caravan sites of Rajputana. There is no better place from which to venture into the mystical environs of Jaisalmer to discover its fabled golden fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Amid this haven of peace, treatments at the SUJÁN spa leave you feeling utterly soothed and rejuvenated. Evenings are spent under the vast expanse of the desert sky enjoying the ancient melodies of the legendary local musicians of the desert.

The 21 tents are a delightful symphony of styles. We have fourteen tented suites, six luxury tented suites have their own private walled-in gardens and sunken, heated dip pools with Jacuzzi jets. The exclusive royal tented suite has its own spa, outdoor pool, dining and lounge tents, all walled into a private encampment.

The Royal Tented Suite

Privacy, peace and comfort define this spacious and luxurious section of the camp. The Royal Tented Suite set in a private encampment comes with its own heated outdoor plunge pool, a massage area and tents to dine and lounge in. A private butler will ensure you have everything you need during your stay.

The finer details:

Plinth Size: 2153 sq ft

King-sized Bed (Hollywood Twin Available)

En Suite Bathroom

Open Shower

Lounge Area

Veranda

Heated Plunge Pool

Private Walled Garden

Outdoor Dining Tent

Outdoor Day Bed

Outdoor Massage Area

The Luxury Tented Suite

Six luxury tented suites are on offer, each with their own walled garden and private heated plunge pool.

The finer details:

Plinth Size: 1640 sq ft

King-sized Bed (Hollywood Twin Available)

En Suite Bathroom

Open Shower

Lounge Area

Heated Plunge Pool

Veranda

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Laundry & Pressing

Luxury Tents

The Luxury Tents of which there are fourteen, are pitched on a base of soothing local Jaisalmer stone. Each has an outdoor veranda and seating area, a covered seating area with a writing desk, and a large, spacious double bedroom with an en suite bathroom.

The finer details:

Plinth Size: 1200 sq ft

King-sized Bed (Hollywood Twin Available)

En Suite Bathroom

Open Shower

Lounge Area

Veranda

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Laundry & Pressing

Jaisalmer Jaunt

Jaisalmer Fort in the Indian state of Rajasthan, a living medieval city within the fortifications, is one of the largest in the world. The city spills down the hillside below the ramparts. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in 1156 AD by the Rajput ruler Rawal Jaisal, from whom it derives its name, Jaisalmer was an important caravansarai, an oasis, on the trade route that connected India with Central Asia, Persia and beyond. Excursions from The Serai to the 10th century desert kingdom of Jaisalmer give you valuable insights into this rich and enchanted land – there are a number of excursions available, including our Textile Trail and Historical Tour & Temple Trail. Every pore of this region is soaked with history and the symbols of civilizations and exchanges between travelers and merchants in search of the unknown.

Traditional Folk Recitals

The Manganiyars are the traditional bards of the western desert, with a history that goes back 13 centuries. Their music has influenced musical forms as far away as Spain where it travelled to with gypsies. These troubadours mesmerise you with their melodies, singing about love, war, passion and devotion, anything encapsulated in life and its rhythm is potentially a note for them to string a song with. Their heritage has been passed down from father to son, generation after generation and many of them are regular performers in the greatest and grandest musical halls of the world. But at The Serai, they are at home, at ease and sing for you at leisure, their ancestral village barely 30 minutes away. For a private concert with these unique musicians, please give us prior notice of 48 hours.

Desert Sundowner

The Thar Desert extends between the Aravalli Hills in the northeast, the Great Rann of Kutch along the coastline, and the alluvial plains of the Indus River in the west and northwest. Most of the desert is covered by huge shifting sand dunes that receive sediments from the alluvial plains and the coast. The dunes at Jaisalmer are soft, golden hued and warm. The most sublime experience is to sit at the dunes, feel the softness of the sand, and breathe in the best of nature, interspersed with sublime sundowners. We invite you to experience the mystery of the great Thar Desert.

Artisanal Afternoon

For every lover of crafts and arts enjoy a special afternoon at camp engaging with some of the skilled local artisans that we work with here at The Serai. From pottery spinning, to wood-carving and weaving, observe their traditional skills at our sand deck and perhaps have a go yourselves so you can take away memories of lessons learned from these regional masters.

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