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Chanoud Garh

Chanoud, India

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Chanoud Garh

Sitting in a traditional, rural Rajasthani village on the fringes of the Thar Desert, Chanoud Garh is a striking, 300-year-old former palace that has been meticulously restored by the royal family into a luxurious yet authentic heritage hotel.

Blending Rajput architecture with colonial influences, it offers spacious suites furnished in period décor, set around intricately carved courtyards. You’ll experience the warmth of noble hospitality, traditional Rajasthani cuisine and an immersive introduction to village life through guided walks and captivating cultural interactions.

With only a handful of rooms, Chanoud Garh offers an intimate and personalised stay, making it an ideal retreat for those seeking a tranquil, heritage experience that gives a unique glimpse into the royal patronage of rural Rajasthan.

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What we love

The authentic royal hospitality sets a stay here apart, the noble family frequently join guests, infusing your stay with personal stories, historical insight and memorable warmth.
In complete contrast to the busier tourist spots, Chanoud Garh offers a gentle and personal introduction to the village and its people, giving guests the ability to deeply connect with this rural community.
The food is an absolute highlight with locally sourced, organic ingredients transformed into regional Rajasthani cuisine and served either within the ancient courtyards or on the palace rooftop.

As this is a heritage property, the hotel does not offer a swimming pool, spa or gym, with its focus being on authenticity in both architecture and hospitality.

The remote setting of Chanoud Garh is one of its key attractions but bear in mind that you will need to drive to reach the major attractions in the area.

Children are warmly welcomed here, and the palace has plenty of space for little people to safely roam. While the hotel has a quiet and calm atmosphere, hotel staff can organise village walks and jeep rides for families to explore rural Indian life and spot peacocks, camels or goats in the village. Meals are mostly Rajasthani so the hotel will need to be pre-warned of any little guests needing specific modifications to this menu.

Chanoud Garh isn’t just a place to stay, it’s a lived heritage that balances luxury with responsibility. The palace has sat for generations at the heart of this vibrant community and continues to prioritise its unwavering patronage.

Its sustainability measures are thoughtful and community-focused, including funding the local school and hospital, making your visit not only comfortable but also ethically enriching, directly supporting local people, culture and the environment.

Midway between Jodhpur (a 2-hour drive) and Udaipur (a 3-hour drive), Chanoud lies in the foothills of the Aravalli hills on the outer edge of the Thar Desert. The Onam Salt Lake, famed for its sunset vistas, is only 15km away, while the Ranakpur Jain temples can be reached within 1.5hour’s drive.

What our travellers say

We went to Sri Lanka as a three-generation family of three. The superb trip was organised by Samanthie and the team and it's difficult to see how it could have been bettered.

Roy Wood (February 2026)

Red Dot organised the most wonderful 3-week holiday for us. Samanthie built a trip around the amazing sights we had requested visiting, together with her own suggestions and a wide mix of hotels, which gave us the flavours of both traditional Sri Lanka and the sleek, stylish contemporary version of the country. Our Driver made the whole experience incredibly special for us.

Alie C (February 2026)

I can’t thank Cherylle and the Red Dot team enough for their meticulous planning of our family holiday to India travelling through Rajasthan over Christmas. As a family of all adults, every suggestion from daily activities to hotel choices was simply perfect. We travelled through Delhi, Ranthambore (an unforgettable tiger safari!), Jaipur and Agra and I truly feel we experienced the very best of each destination while moving at a relaxed, well thought out pace

Daisy Stanton (February 2026)

My partner arranged a holiday trip at fairly short notice to Sri Lanka with Red Dot on a recommendation, Samanthie was so patient & helpful with her suggested itinerary which we followed with some minor amendments. On arrival at Colombo we met Manjula our chauffeur/guide who was absolutely brilliant!

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Jayant Banerji (February 2026)

A 14-day tour with Red Dot Tours was the perfect antidote to the bleak UK winter. After a glowing recommendation from a friend, we contacted Red Dot Tours and were not disappointed. Our consultant, Lahiru, curated a seamless itinerary. Throughout the planning phase, Lahiru was incredibly responsive; the final itinerary—delivered via a user-friendly 'Guest Portal'—was impressively detailed, covering every hotel stay and excursion.

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