SAHARIA ORGANIC RESORT: A green Innovation: Oasis in the desert

India is a land of villages. However with the cities flourishing at an exponential rate, the number of villages is on a decline. Remaining villages bathed in industrial revolution, nowadays have all facilities. In this era Saharia Organic resort is an ideal place to witness traditional village life. With inspirational steps in organic farming, rain water harvesting and waste management, Saharia organic resort avails the benefits of ante-global warming strategies.
Sprawling in 18 hectares of cultivated land, saharia organic resort is the conception of Mr. Vinod Saharia (also the owner of tea plantations in Assam). Transforming an arid vast desert into a cultivable land would have been a difficult task, however the outcome is beautiful. More than 10000 species of trees and plants predominated by Amla (Emblica offinalis) thrive in this oasis. In the midst of this sylvan environment lies nestled classically built huts as tourist’s retreat. Initially started as a site for organic farming activities it now encourages people to stay and enjoy the luxuries available in this village setting.
Two mud huts (facing the farms) with thatch roof, attached bathroom (roofless) and plentiful of fresh air welcomes everyone into the village environ. For those who want to stay connected 4 single rooms attached to each other can be taken. All these are powered with solar electricity. The designer keeping in mind with the motto of the resort has built the huts in a very traditional way. Half baked bricks form the skeleton and river silt form the mortar for the walls. This makes the hut a perfect thermal insulator (with warmth inside during winters whereas cool in summers) Layers of silt mixed with cow dung acts as the floor adding up to the aesthetic appearance. The bathroom (roofless) is one of its kinds. Taking bath under an open sky yet in complete privacy usually becomes the cherished moment.
The kitchen, well equipped with conventional firewood Chula adds to the aroma. Share your recipes and learn few native dishes by indulging yourself in cooking with the villagers. Moreover self catering facility in the tiny dining room gives opportunity to interact with the others in the resort. The vegetables used are obtained from the farm having both satiety and qualitative values and thus making this place a self sustained habitat.
One can get into the organically maintained swimming pool and enjoy the afternoon in leisure. An evening stroll in the farm with the ever helpful staff is filled with sights and sounds. With abundance of trees and plants this farm becomes a paradise for birds and birdwatchers alike. Species range from native and migrant as well, including common sparrows, parakeets, robins etc. Exploring around one can get familiar with the principles of vermi compost, liquid manure, natural pesticides and other aspects of organic farming. If enthusiastic and dedicated enough, one can become a WWOOF (Willing worker on organic farming) and help the workers in various chores. One can also enjoy a camel cart ride that can be arranged by telling the very enterprising Mr Lal Singh, the caretaker. Late Evenings are meant to be spent in leisure, relaxing under the setting sun around a bonfire with your near and dear ones.
Overall, Saharia Organic resort transports you to be closer to nature and rich village cultures, the very essence of our beautiful nation.
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The price factor: As an introductory price, the huts and rooms both are priced at 800 Rs for a day. The meal includes unlimited buffet for Rs 175 per head. No need to tip the workers as 200 Rs is charged for the welfare of the farm workers.
Contact for booking. The caretaker Lal Singh resides in the farm itself and can be contacted on +91-94350-31097 and +91-99830-9226. Reservations at info@sahariaorganicresort.com; official website: www.sahariaorganicresort.com.
Getting there: It is around 300 km from delhi and 22.5 km from jaipur. The easiest way is to reach Chandwaji on NH8 and then turn towards Chomu. From Chomu take the state highway towards jaipur. Around 15 km from chomu there is a JCPL factory. Take the road, surya vatika road exactly in front of the factory gate.