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 naturalistNaturalistThe trained wildlife guide who accompanies guests on safari, reading tracks, alarm calls and behaviour to find animals.Read in the glossary, 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