Shahpura Gandharva Retreat Sariska

The accommodation boasts clean, spacious rooms and a serene location near the Sariska Tiger Reserve. Guests appreciate the polite staff, luxurious cottages with private pools, and various pool options.

Breakfast was included but there was no buffet prepared, just toast and paranthas and sandwhich were there. It was not worth the price charged.

The Shahpura Gandharva Retreat is a resort in close proximity to Sariska Tiger Reserve (1/2 hour drive from the Sariska gate). It consists of eleven accommodation units spread out across a spread of land dotted with vegetation, local thorn trees and bushes in which you can often see birds. Rough paths connect the cottages to each other, and to the other facilities - reception, restaurant, swimming pool, golf putting range, etc. They have a handy e-rickshaw which they use to ferry people and materials around the property - very useful if you'd rather not walk! The resort organizes bonfires, local dances and cultural performances on weekend nights. Among other facilities they offer are various indoor games, doctor on call, etc - no safari bookings to Sariska, though. Our cottage was elegant and aesthetically designed, with block-printed fabric lining the walls of the spacious room. There was a king-sized bed, several comfortable chairs, table, desk, minibar, flat screen television, and the usual amenities in the bathroom. I was especially impressed with the bathroom: minimal, smart, and well-maintained. Also (very welcome in the severe cold) an electric blanket lined our bed, which made for a comfortable night. We stayed at Shahpura Gandharva three nights. All our meals were at the restaurant, which serves the usual North Indian/Mughlai (with a few popular Rajasthani delicacies) and common European/American dishes like pastas. We tried their dal-baati-churma and gatte ka saag, both of which were excellent. When the place has more or less full occupancy, they put out a buffet of mainly North Indian dishes, generally pretty good. The staff is helpful and efficient, and overall this is a pleasant place.