Savista, at Village Sanjharia, Off Ajmer Road, Jaipur 302042, Rajasthan
The Keoladeo (Bharatpur) National Bird Sanctuary, India’s most famous bird sanctuary, is a mere three-and-a-half-hour drive away from Savista. A day trip from Savista is possible, combining it with a visit to the Abhaneri step well – an architectural gem[…]
The following list contains over 80 varieties of common birds of the northern Indian plains that can be seen in and around the Savista estate. Guests are invited to identify more that can be added to the list. Every year or so we[…]
Visit to an elephant sanctuary – ‘Elefantastic’ in Jaipur to interact with elephants and learn how to communicate with them, help bathe and feed them, and enjoy short rides on them.
The camel is an icon of Rajasthan. For centuries before tractors, buses and cars penetrated the interior countryside, camels and camel carts were the main mode of transport for both people and goods, and as draft animals for crop cultivation[…]
Pottery classes with the village potter This is a hands-on class and is offered on the Savista premises itself with a traditional hereditary village potter in attendance. It involves learning the age-old craft using methods that have remained unchanged[…]
For those who wish to go beyond the standard sights of the Hawa Mahal, City Palace, and Jantar Mantar (observatory), walking is one of the best ways to experience the crowded and energetic “Pink” walled city. Although walking is a[…]
Pushkar, located around two and a half hours by road from Savista, with its holy lake and the hundreds of whitewashed temples built around it is one of the holiest cities of the Hindus. If you are keen to get[…]
This is a customized, one-on-one 3 nights/4 days workshop, offered both as an empowering wellness exercise, and as yet another way of experiencing and relaxing into Savista’s slow pace of life, the tranquility of the countryside, and understanding of the[…]
The stepwell known as Chand Baori in the village of Abhaneri (a corruption of Abha Nagari meaning “City of Brightness”) can be done as a comfortable day trip from Savista, being a 95 km drive each way on the Jaipur-Agra[…]
Whether one is an enthusiastic practitioner or an eager-to-learn entrant, the peace and stillness at Savista offers an excellent environment in which to hone one’s yoga practice. The lawns, amphitheatre, rooftop, sundecks, gym, or indoor lounges all offer a wide choice of[…]