“If your itinerary includes Rajasthan be sure to spend a day or two in Mukundgarh. Indian Moments have rescued and revived an exquisite haveli that was abandoned for years and brought it back to life. The building is saturated with their love of history, India, and nature … it is such an extraordinary place, it makes it very difficult to leave it to explore the other nearby sights!
Olga Charyshyn, USA, January 2024
Authentic heritage, contemporary comfort
Mukunda is an intriguing labyrinth of gardens and courtyards, terraces and balconies, secret staircases and hidden spaces. The araish lime plaster wall finishes and frescoes have been conserved with all their patina, the courtyards are hubs of haveli life. The eight guest suites are uniquely designed to retain the original haveli layout and architectural features, adapted for contemporary living with a light touch, with modern luxuries added sensitively and sustainably. All the heritage of the merchant havelis is there to be discovered, for every wall has a story to tell.
Haveli living, seasonally inspired
Mukunda is an experience of haveli living that takes its inspiration from the seasons and festivals of Shekhawati. The light, air and sounds of the haveli are all around. Grains grown on our organic farm are prepared in the courtyard, Baya weaver birds nest in the tranquil garden and bulbuls sometimes raise their families in the chandeliers. In the evening, chants and bhajans drift in on the breeze from nearby temples as the peacocks and egrets return to roost. The vegetarian food uses seasonal home-grown organic and local produce; candlelit dinners revive lost dishes from the desert regions of Rajasthan.
STAY AT MUKUNDA
Stay at the uniquely designed HAVELI OF TALES, Mukundgarh, and experience haveli living in the painted towns of Shekhawati.
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Ambassador adventures
A stay at Mukunda (with a ride in our vintage red Ambassador) can be included in any of our tours. MORE ABOUT OUR TOURS
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Mapping an Indian town
Renowned artist and illustrator Christopher Corr spent a month painting and drawing in Mukundgarh.
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Inside the haveli
Low doors, small windows and obstructed entrances; the singular architectural features that made perfect sense to the builders of historic Indian palaces and houses.
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Getting everyone on board
Indian Moments actively engages in on-the-ground destination development programs in which there are deliberate attempts to involve local people and communities for positive impact and cultural exchanges.
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