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Welcome To Fort Chanwa The village of Luni nestles in the shadow of the fort walls and is a hub of activity with its many artisans fashioning metal, clay or wood into intricate forms and demonstrating the skills passed down over the centuries by their ancestors. The village elders solemnly reflect the changing times under the shady trees, while the children enjoy running around the narrow carefree streets. The women, swaying in their brilliant Rajasthani colours go about their daily chores to give water and sustainance to the village.
At night all is quiet in Luni village and the fort, with its huge gates and protective walls stands proud and strong under the spectacular canopy of stars. Peace spreads out across the desert past the nearby Luni River bed and to the city of Jodhpur 35 kilometres away. Fort Chanwa of Luni is an exceptional 'example of elegance and symmetry in Indian architecture of the last century. The entire fortress is carved out of the famous red sandstone of Jodhpur and with. its ornately carved lattice work friezes and intricate Jherokas it exquisitely captures the romance and grace of a bygone age. The Fort is composed of a lyrical complex of courtyards, towers, water wheels, stables, passages and unexpected stairways to secret pavillions and panoramic roof tops spanning the village below and the Thar horizon beyond. The fort has been beautifully restored to its former glory by its owner Maharaj Dalip Singhji the youngest son of H. H. Maharaja Umaid Singhji and his wife Rani Madhu. Each room has been created and decorated with its own particular charm and the many courtyards, verandahs and gardens all offer a setting and ambience set to capture your heart. LOCATION Luni is just 35 kms away from Jodhpur, which is well connected to all major cities by buses, trains & flights.
ACCOMODATION The fort has 46 well appointed rooms. All the rooms are air-conditioned & equipped with all modern amenities
FACILITIES
ACTIVITIES Mefil Theme: Arranged at the hotel with building illumination. Men are provided with colorful turbans & women with colorful scarfs. Optional costumes can be arranged on advance intimation. A traditional welcome is being accorded on arrival at the venue.Guests are then sited on the with bolsters and served non-alcoholic welcome drink, followed by classical / Rajasthani dances, drinks can be ordered & served while dance performance is on. Thali dinner is then served on bajots (low tables) elaborate dinner menu including specialty Indian and mughalai preparations served by traditionally attired staff.
The guests are divided into two groups to form bride and grooms sides. A traditional ceremony is arranged one couple from the group is chosen as bride and groom. The men are dressed in white kurta pajama and colorful turban; ladies are dressed in colorful Rajasthani dress or Salwar Kameez with colored scarf. Building is beautifully illuminated, brat processing with groom on horseback is led by other men and decorated camels, and Horses band flaming torches and musicians. On arrival of Barat party at fort they are received by ladies, welcome drinks are served groom is then led to marriage ceremony venue which is beautifully decorated with flowers & ferry light in the middle of the garden and bride follows later. All other group members are then seated on the mattress and bolsters all around the venue in the garden. A Hindu Pandit then performs the rituals and commemorates the marriage ceremony, while cocktails, drinks and snacks are served followed by gala dinner served a low tables. The dinner ends with fireworks display Photographer / Video man can be arranged on request. The newly wed couple is then escorted to the suite decorated with flowers.
Typical Village Dhani Dinner: Authentic Rajasthani dinner is served in rural style with traditional ceremony arranged before the dinner followed by local entertainment and folk dances during the evening.
Jungle Theme: Arranged in the countryside Guests are taken in the open Jeeps sighting black buck, chinkara & Blue bulls antelopes on the way. Just of the venue the guests will be Welcomed and led in traditional procession with decorated camels,. Horses & Musicians, upto the campsite Campsite will be lighted with flaming torches Jungle tents are pitcher with toilet facilities & bar set -up. On arrival at camp site guests are welcomed with non alcoholic drink followed by live entertainment special cocktails & drinks served Barbeque snacks veg/ non-veg served straight from the barbeque pit. Gypsy / tribal dancers will be performing through out the evening followed by Rajasthani specialty non-veg/veg dinner cooked in the Jungle
Picnic Lunch at Desert Oasis: In the morning depart for a jeep safari visiting "Bishnois" , "Patels" , "Raikas", "Moilas" and "Prajapat" communities. Sighting antelopes on the way, arrive at desert Oasis where mouth watering picnic lunch awaits you, A separate bar is set-up under the cool shades of trees.
Half Day Jeep Safari: In the afternoon, depart for a jeep safari visiting "Bishnois" , "Patels" , "Raikas", "Moilas" and " Prajapat" communities, sighting antelopes on the way, arrive at picturesque setting to view sunset from a hillock with a temple on top. Tea / Coffee and snacks are served while viewing beautiful sunset.
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