Suite
INR 22,500/ NIGHT
Shahpura Bagh, Bhilwara
9Rajasthan, India
An oasis where heritage and traditional art meets luxury.
Shahpura Bagh is a peaceful heritage retreat set within a 45-acre estate of lakes, gardens, and farmland in rural Rajasthan. Once the summer residence of the rulers of Shahpura, the property combines elegant heritage architecture, just nine spacious suites, and warm family hospitality to create an intimate and unhurried experience. Surrounded by wetlands home to many resident birds and old villages, it offers explorations into rural Rajasthan through nature walks, village visits, boatrides, and farm-to-table dining. With a strong commitment to conservation, community engagement, and preserving local heritage, Shahpura Bagh is an ideal escape for travellers seeking authenticity, peace, and a sense of place.
Operational Period
Closed during May and June
From
INR 22,500 / Night
Exclusive of Taxes
From
INR 22,500 / Night
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What you would love
There's something for everyone at Shahpura Bagh. Guests seeking a slow, rural stay close to nature will love it, as will small groups wanting to explore walking, boating, and cycling through rural countryside. With over 250 lakes nearby, bird watchers come seeking the 180-plus species recorded. Meaningful community engagement through village visits, farms, a folk art form and supporting local education adds depth to every stay.
Your Stay at Shahpura Bagh, Bhilwara, Rajasthan
The Luxury Villa Suites with two bedrooms, offer open courtyards, private verandahs, and outdoor showers, perfectly complementing the original grand mansions, Umed Niwas and Nahar Niwas. The elegant and spacious rooms in Umed Niwas lead out to the heated infinity pool, while Nahar Niwas, the family residence, houses the dining area, lounge and bar.
All nine uniquely designed suites feature original antiques, period furniture, block-printed curtains and high ceilings with arched windows overlooking verdant gardens and farms.
Royal Suite
INR 24,805/ NIGHT
Luxury Villa Suite
INR 28,380/ NIGHT
Perfectly RARE
Book the candlelit dinner experience at Dhikola Fort, the 450-year-old family-owned fort where history and romance combine for an unforgettable evening. And keep enough time to spend a day understanding the Phad painting with a visit to the artists home.
Destination
Shahpura Bagh lies in central Rajasthan, almost equidistant from so many of the rural gems of iconic of this desert state like Bundi, Narlai, Bera etc.; and roughly midway between Jaipur and Udaipur. For centuries, the town served as a resting point for rulers travelling across the region.
Today, the property remains surrounded by two manmade lakes, farmland and villages that still reflect a life dictated by seasons, water and farming. Set away from the main tourist circuit, Shahpura offers an opportunity to experience the quieter rhythms of rural Rajasthan while remaining comfortably connected to the region’s historic cities.
Dhikola Fort, the family's 450-year-old fort, is 12 kilometres away and offer some of the best sunset moments and most romantic dining experiences on the fort ramparts.
Design and Concept
Built in the 1630s as the summer residence of the rulers of Shahpura, the property sits within a 45-acre estate framed by lakes and wide canopied old trees. The white-walled mansion features high ceilings designed to keep the interiors cool, while verandahs and large windows allow light and air to flow freely throughout the building.
Gardens of neem and mango trees surround the house, and with only nine suites for guests to stay, the atmosphere remains exclusive, calm and unhurried.
Know Your Host
Shahpura Bagh remains very much a family home. H.H. Rajadhiraj Jai Singh and Rani Sahiba Mandvi, together with Maya and Trisha, live on the estate and are gracious, unobtrusive hosts — personally welcoming guests, occasionally joining them for a meal, and sharing stories of Shahpura, its people and its remarkable past.
That sense of stewardship extends well beyond the estate. The family remains closely involved with the local community, continuing a tradition of service and conservation established by their ancestors.
Their great-grandfather, H.H. Rajadhiraj Nahar Singhji, left an especially enduring legacy. During periods of severe drought and famine, he undertook an extraordinary programme of water conservation, creating hundreds of man-made lakes and reservoirs that provided both water and employment to the people of Shahpura. These works helped transform and green this once-arid landscape and continue, generations later, to support the region’s groundwater and rural communities.
For guests, this continuity is part of what makes Shahpura Bagh so special: it is not simply a historic estate, but a living family home where heritage, hospitality and responsibility to the land remain deeply connected.
Facilities
Traditional Hatha yoga sessions begin early in the morning, while walking trails wind through the estate’s gardens, the lake bank and surrounding countryside. Bicycles are available for exploring nearby villages, and small hand paddled boats allow guests to experience the lakes and enjoy birding.
The generous infinity pool provides a focal point during the day, with a poolside bar serving drinks and light meals. Massages by local massage therapists are popular, and can be organised on request.
Dining
Organic farm-to-table cuisine uses fresh produce from the property's own farm and neighbouring suppliers, as well as fresh milk from the family owned dairy.
The chef, who has cooked for three generations of the family, prepares traditional Rajasthani dishes alongside continental options and comfort foods like pasta, soups etc.
Location for dining move with the seasons, from outdoor lunches in winter to cooler indoor dining during warmer months. Daytime snacks are served by the poolside, while romantic dining for two can be arranged by the pool or at Dhikola Fort - the family's private fort. Dining for small groups is curated based on the occasion and choice of menu.
Experiences
A 40-acre estate with a generous tree cover ensure a melodious wake up call each morning of your stay here. A stroll is all you need to spot resident bird species, especially in the winter. Alternatively, the rest of the day can be devoted to rest, reading a book, or swimming in the pool. For those who love to explore rural India, there are farm visits, interactions with phad (traditional folk painting of Rajasthan) artists, sunsets at Dhikola fort, tribal village safaris, and photo opportunities in Shahpura town.
For celebrations, book yourself a private meal for two, which will be organised al fresco under the starlit sky with a menu of recipes over 100 years old. Birding on the property and by the lake is highly rewarding.
The family has initiated and is involved with many development and restoration projects like a local school, promoting projects such as the education of the girl child.
Shahpura town is a photographers delight, especially in the evening when the market is alive with live snack and sweet counters, colourful daily wares set out in carts, and markets teeming with activity.
The old fort of Dhikola was where the family originally ruled from, and it forms part of an evening drive and sunset point for tea and snacks on the fort ramparts. A high point from where you can look around for miles, including the sight of villages winding down for the day. It is a picture worth many frames to see cows come home from grazing.
Shahpura has a wonderful connection with the ancient art of ‘Phad painting’. In fact, the Joshi family is probably the last family of artists who painted these life-size canvases depicting the stories of mythology and folklore. A close tryst with the artist and the art form is sure to be highlight.
Explore Around
Explore the Estate
Meander through the 45-acre estate surrounded by lush fields and serene lakes. Walking trails provide a peaceful escape into nature at your own pace, whether strolls or scenic bike rides through fresh air and tranquil surroundings. The closest lake is just a short walk away, perfect for spotting some of the 180+ bird species recorded here.
Evening Excursion to Dhikola Fort
Drive through picturesque rural landscapes with a stop at Ramdwara Temple and then head to Dhikola Fort, the family's 450-year-old fort, 12 kilometres away. This restored and illuminated fort offers breathtaking views of the countryside. Enjoy tea and snacks whilst witnessing spectacular sunsets over the man-made lakes and villages beyond.
Nahar Sagar Farm
Visit Arya Samaj School, run by the family's charitable trust. Meet the teachers and children to learn about rural education and village life. Drive through the countryside, discovering vibrant villages and tribal settlements scattered across the region. Enjoy your time at the lakes created by the family’s ancestors, then end with chai and snacks at the family's 140-acre farm beneath the ancient banyan tree - a perfect wind-down to a morning discovering authentic rural Rajasthan.
