Beauty – aspirational and encompassing
With the changing political climes and landscapes, Marwaris, the indigenous people of Shekhawati, rose to prominence and prosperity overcoming great hurdles time and again, be it the Mughals ceasing power or the British ending the Indian Silk Road by opening up the port cities of Bombay and Calcutta. This abundance of wealth and experience gave rise to a love of aesthetics which found expression in the construction of massive Havelis beautifully decorated with fresco paintings all over. The subject of these frescoes ranges from homage to the love of Dhola- Maru to the then aspirational elements like the railways, steam engines and huge ships. The temples built here have a sense of opulence and piety at the same time. The Shekhawati region is an open-air museum unlike any in the world built not by royal patronage but by the citizens at large Roop Niwas Kothi.
Every one of us feels the need to belong. For most of us, nowhere is this need satiated more than when we are back at our origins, our roots, our home. Almost a century ago, Rawal Madan Singh, the scion of the erstwhile estate of Nawalgarh retraced his steps back to his country home in Nawalgarh. He transformed what used to be a simple house and stable into Roop Niwas Kothi with a stable that has become the crowning jewel of this region. True to the times and spirit of the great Shekhawati people, Rawal Madan Singh combined the elements of traditional Rajasthani architecture and the aspirational English elements and created a marvel that has attracted many and has been the family home for decades, where everyone gets to experience the passion and love of the land, its culture and hospitality, bequeathed down the generations and today, Rawal Devendra Singh proudly carries the mantle true to his illustrious ancestors heritage resorts in Rajasthan.
Driving through the semi-arid region of Shekhawati, a short skip from the bustling town of Nawalgarh, on a street named after itself, Roop Niwas Kothi is a welcome sight with its lush green cover and majestic entrance and exterior, fit to welcome the royalty. As you drive through the entrance the beautiful Roop Niwas Kothi comes into view with its perfect harmony between Colonial and Haveli architecture, unique to the Shekhawati, a reflection of the people who are proud of their own legacy and yet welcoming of external influences. The driveway, reminiscent of Old English Manor is a harbinger of your time here. Purebred Indian cattle and horses might welcome you to this doyen of hospitality heritage hotel Rajasthan.
We welcome you to experience “Roop Niwas Kothi”.
“The crown jewel of Nawalgarh!”
Roop Niwas Kothi sits on a sprawling piece of land made lush green by the efforts of Rawal Devendra Singh and his family and staff, a testament to the love of these warm people for their land. The Kothi consists of 4 blocks with its many corridors, living areas such as 8 deluxe rooms, 19 super deluxe rooms, two luxury suites (Bird Suite and Junior Suite) and one Royal suite towers over the entire property. At one end is the beautiful swimming pool, which is open and private at once, whose azure waters are a welcome sight on a hot sunny day. Beautifully curated gardens and lawns along with a large organic farm inside the campus offer an escape for contemplative walks with songbirds as companions. The stables at the end of the Kothi is legendary, the more that is said about it, the less it is heritage resorts near Delhi.
The Kothi
Apart from the cultural and legacy aspect of it, the work by Rawal Devendra Singh, his family and staff gain importance in today’s world where preserving the biodiversity is the need of the hour with industrial and monocultural agriculture threatening all the indigenous flora and fauna. The stables at Roop Niwas Kothi have successfully revived the Marwari breed of horses along with the Kathiawadi and Sindhi breeds. Rawal Devendra Singh has not just made it his life’s mission to protect these horse breeds but also has been instrumental in popularizing them globally by conducting various activities like endurance races and horse safaris.
Dining Experiences
In the organic farms attached to the property, indigenous varieties of grains and vegetables are grown. These farms also provide fresh ingredients for the kitchen at Badshah Pasand, the authentic Indian and Rajasthani restaurant on the property with its alfresco and gorgeously decorated dining spaces. Roop Niwas Kothi also has its own diary on-site with fresh milk from the thoroughbred Indian cows, the gastronomical experience here is truly out of the world.
Additional features
- Swimming Pool
- Billiards Room
- Number of open spaces such as gardens, courtyards, lounges
- Horse stable
- In house Dairy Farm
- Dining:
- Indoor Dining
- Outdoor Dining
- Reading Material: Books, Magazines, Newspapers etc.
- Internet
- Car Park Facility
Roop Niwas Kothi, true to its name is a beautiful homestay with well-appointed living and common spaces. The entire heritage property is done up, on the lines of the old world charm, reminiscent of an English Colonial Estate and yet the undercurrent of Rajasthani art is seen everywhere. This synergistic coming together of distinct elements is very palpable in the thoughtfully done and decorated rooms and suites, a total of 30 of which are spread throughout the main and annexe buildings of the Roop Niwas Kothi.
18 Super Deluxe Rooms
These spacious, well-appointed rooms are spread out over the property in 3 annexe buildings, overlooking the pool or the stables or the lush gardens.
Some rooms lead into verandahs and sit-outs common to the adjoining rooms, a perfect place to relax and socialize, all the while maintaining privacy.
A few rooms have attached balconies while others have a living room.
All rooms are decorated with authentic Rajasthani block-print fabrics, handmade rugs and vintage Black and White photos telling a story of the yore in this mansion that has stood the test of time.
Bed Option: Double/ Twin Beds
Area: 224 to 360 square feet.
Amenities:
Attached balcony (in few rooms)
Attached Living room (In few rooms)
2 Luxury Suites: Bird Suite and Junior Suite
These spacious and private suites in the main building of the Roop Niwas Kothi are created with fine luxury elements with all modern amenities and enjoy its own private terrace overlooking the entire property with majestic peacocks strutting about nearby.
Bed Option: King Double Bed
Area: 400-650 square feet
Private Terrace (In one suite)
Attached Living room (In few rooms)
Private Dining (In one suite)
Sun Loungers.
The Royal Suite
A newly constructed 500 square feet room, done in warm, vibrant, earthy hues and tones, it has two king-sized beds, an open living room, bathed in natural sunlight and a luxurious bathroom. The large picture windows provide near panoramic view of the gardens. It has a private entrance to the pool and courtyard.
Bed Option: 2 King Beds
Area: 500 square feet
Experiences
A Horse lover’s paradise, the stables at Roop Niwas Kothi houses the 3 varieties of Indian horses, Marwari, Kathiawadi and Sindhi. The revival of the Marwari breed in the stables, hardy and loyal, traditional battle horses of Rajputs is a matter of pride and respect to the stable heads.
Camel cart ride & Camel Ride
Sights and Colours of Nawalgarh
