A meticulously restored 19th-century hunting lodge of the royal family of Raipur, Brij Lakshman Sagar unfolds across 32 acres of untouched countryside. Here, Rajputana grandeur meets sustainable design, creating an immersive retreat beside a tranquil private lake.
Twelve independent cottages, crafted from locally sourced stone, mud, and wood, blend seamlessly with the rugged landscape while ensuring natural insulation. Interiors exude rustic elegance, with handcrafted wooden furniture, vintage Rajasthani décor, and intricate Jharokha windows. Each cottage has its rock-carved plunge pool, offering an intimate sanctuary with a front-row seat to sunrises over the desert.
Sustainability is woven into Brij Lakshman Sagar’s ethos, ensuring the Aravalli Hills remain untouched. Reforestation projects, birdhouses, butterfly gardens, and seed banks nurture the native ecosystem, while an organic garden fuels the zero-kilometre, farm-to-table kitchen. Recycled milk cans become restaurant lighting, papaya and bamboo trees supply eco-friendly straws, and henna stems thatch the roofs for natural insulation. Locally quarried stone is repurposed into washbasins.
Dining at Brij Lakshman Sagar is a journey into Rajput hunting traditions, where time-honoured recipes come to life using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Slow-cooked Laal Maas, tangy Ker Sangri, and Gatte ki Sabzi showcase the rich flavours of Rajasthan, paired with rustic Bajra Rotis, homemade pickles, and freshly churned buttermilk. Meals unfold in the regal Mardana and Zenana lounges, originally built for noble gatherings, or beneath the open sky with lakeside picnics and starlit dinners.
Beyond indulgence, the property curates rare, immersive experiences that capture Rajasthan’s essence. Relish a Shikar-inspired lunch in the wild to recreate the mood of royal hunting feasts. Dive into the region’s artistry with hands-on lac bangle-making and pottery sessions, or partake in a rare tobacco-tasting ritual, a nod to age-old Rajasthani traditions. Whether you’re tracing ancient Rajput trails on horseback safari tracing or unwinding by the rock-hewn infinity pool, every detail is designed to linger in memory long after you leave.
