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Brij Lakshman Sagar
Pali, India · Brij Hotels · High Luxury
Brij Lakshman Sagar occupies an 1858 hunting lodge built by Lakshman Singh Ji, Thakur of Raipur, complete with a man-made lake dug to attract game and machans, the raised platforms once used for spotting tigers. Brij Hotels rebuilt the estate as 12 mud-and-stone cottages across 32 acres, following a 'zero-kilometre' design brief from Kamath Design Studio that used only local slate, mud brick, and timber; the central pool was carved from a rock outcrop by 36 craftsmen over six months.
- 12 rooms
- Opened 2021
- Neighborhood: Dhariya
- Rooms from 900 sq ft (84 m²)
- Architect: Kamath Design Studio
About Brij Lakshman Sagar
- The original Zanana and Mardana havelis, the women's and men's quarters of the hunting lodge, now serve as lounges and dining rooms.
- Each of the 12 cottages has a private splash pool carved from local granite, set into the hills.
- The house joined Small Luxury Hotels of the World in September 2024.
- Entry-level rooms start at 900 sq ft (84 m²).
History
Brij Lakshman Sagar occupies a former hunting lodge built in 1858 by Lakshman Singh Ji, the Thakur of Raipur, who created it to host British emissaries and noble families. A man-made lake was dug to attract game, and machans (raised platforms) were built for spotting tigers; the original Zanana (women's) and Mardana (men's) havelis now serve as lounges and dining spaces.
The estate was reimagined by Brij Hotels, part of Sewara Hospitality, spreading 12 mud-and-stone cottages across roughly 32 acres of thorn forest near Pali, Rajasthan. The Kamath Design Studio pursued a 'zero-kilometre' design philosophy using local slate, sun-dried mud brick, Bidasar marble and native timber, and a central pool was carved from rock by 36 craftsmen over six months. The property joined Small Luxury Hotels of the World in September 2024.
Restaurants and bars
- Mardana — Restaurant · Regional Rajasthani cuisine
Experiences
- Farm Dining Experience (7 Course Meal) — Seven-course charcoal-grilled meal under the stars in a softly illuminated hut, with local field ingredients, served by a private chef and butler.
- Wildlife Safari — Open jeep safari with a naturalist searching for leopards, hyenas and other wildlife.
- Birdwatching by the Dam — Guided birdwatching with a professional naturalist, including migratory species and Great Indian Bustard.
- Sheep Herding — Walk with Rabari shepherds through the rugged terrain of Pali as they guide their herds for grazing.
- Floating Breakfast — Breakfast tray brought by a butler to guests in their private pool outside their mudhouse.
- Chef's Culinary Experience — Hands-on workshop with chefs preparing classics such as Dal Baati Churma and Gatte ki Sabzi.
Amenities
- Spa
- Private pool
- Yoga
- Pool
- Horseback riding
- Butler service
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