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Traditional Suite | 4 bilik tidur, peralatan tempat tidur premium, peti besi dalam bilik
Sarapan, makan tengah hari dihidangkan; masakan India, taman
4 bilik tidur, peralatan tempat tidur premium, peti besi dalam bilik
Bahagian luar
Kawasan hartanah

Ulasan

9.2 daripada 10
Hebat

Kemudahan popular

  • Perkhidmatan pengangkutan lapangan terbang percuma
  • Perkhidmatan bilik
  • Sarapan tersedia
  • Penyaman udara
  • Pengemasan
  • Meja/kaunter hadapan 24 jam sehari, 7 hari seminggu
Harga semasa ialah RM138
RM155 jumlah
termasuk cukai & fi
6 Jul - 7 Jul

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Traditional Cottage

Sorotan

Ruang makan berasingan
Ruang duduk berasingan
Kalis bunyi
Dilengkapi perabot secara berasingan
Dihiasi secara berasingan
Penyaman udara
4 bilik tidur
Peralatan tempat tidur premium
  • 12 meter persegi
  • Boleh menampung 3
  • 1 Katil Kelamin (Double), 1 Katil Raja (King) dan 3 Katil Bujang (Single)

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Traditional Suite

Sorotan

Ruang makan berasingan
Ruang duduk berasingan
Kalis bunyi
Dilengkapi perabot secara berasingan
Dihiasi secara berasingan
Penyaman udara
5 bilik tidur
Peralatan tempat tidur premium
  • 12 meter persegi
  • Boleh menampung 3
  • 2 Katil Raja (King) dan 6 Katil Bujang (Single)
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Tentang kawasan sekitar

Peta
Village-Salawas, Kumharon Ki Dhani, Near Gosala, Luni, Rajasthan, 342804

Tempat berdekatan

  • Kuil Padmavati Jain - 11 min memandu - 7.6 km
  • Jam Ghantaghar - 31 min memandu - 25.7 km
  • Istana Umaid Bhawan - 31 min memandu - 26.1 km
  • Kubu Mehrangarh - 31 min memandu - 25.6 km
  • Jaswant Thada - 33 min memandu - 26.7 km

Bergerak

  • Salawas Station - 11 minit memandu
  • Jodhpur (JDH) - 42 minit memandu

Restoran

  • ‪Forresta - ‬16 min memandu
  • ‪Shergarh Staff Hotel - ‬17 min memandu
  • ‪Honeymoon Suites - ‬15 min memandu
  • ‪Dariya Restaurant - ‬8 min berjalan kaki
  • ‪Salawas Food - ‬8 min berjalan kaki

Tentang hartanah ini

Chhotaram Prajapat Homestay

Mesra keluarga bagi hostel di lokasi luar bandar
Pertimbangkan penginapan di Chhotaram Prajapat Homestay dan manfaatkan pengangkutan ulang-alik lapangan terbang percuma, teres dan galeri seni di tapak hartanah. Pengembara berani mungkin menyukai ekolancong dan berbasikal di hostel ini. Masakan India restoran keluarga di tapak, Dhani, menawarkan sarapan, sarapan lewat pagi, makan tengah hari, makan malam dan pemandangan taman. Akses Internet wayarles percuma tersedia kepada semua tetamu bersama dengan taman dan taman permainan.
Anda juga akan menikmati manfaat seperti:
  • Percuma letak kenderaan sendiri
  • Sarapan penuh (surcaj), pengangkutan ulang-alik pusat beli-belah percuma dan sewa basikal
  • Daftar keluar ekspres, daftar masuk ekspres dan bantuan pelancongan/tiket
Ciri-ciri bilik
Semua bilik tetamu dilengkapkan perabot secara berasingan dan disertakan dengan keselesaan seperti perkhidmatan bilik 24 jam dan peralatan tempat tidur premium, sebagai tambahan kepada manfaat seperti peti besi muat komputer riba dan penyaman udara.
Lain-lain kemudahan termasuk:
  • Bilik mandi persendirian dengan hulu semburan mandi hujan dan kelengkapan dandanan diri percuma
  • Tempat duduk berasingan, tempat makan berasingan dan produk pembersihan mesra alam

Bahasa

Bahasa Inggeris, Bahasa Perancis, Bahasa Hindi

Hartanah serupa

Kolam renang tertutup

Pukhraj Garh Jodhpur

  • Kolam
  • Perkhidmatan pengangkutan lapangan terbang percuma
  • Kolam renang kanak-kanak
  • Termasuk parkir
6.8 daripada 10, 3 ulasan
Pukhraj Garh Jodhpur

Kemudahan hartanah

Internet

  • Tersedia di semua bilik: Wi-fi percuma
  • Tersedia di sesetengah kawasan awam: Wi-fi percuma

Tempat letak kenderaan dan pengangkutan

  • Pengangkutan ulang-alik lapangan terbang 24 jam percuma atas permintaan
  • Pengangkutan pengambilan di stesen kereta api percuma
  • Pengangkutan ulang-alik pusat beli-belah percuma
  • Tempat letak kenderaan di tapak hartanah tersedia atas permintaan sahaja
  • Tempat letak kenderaan sendiri percuma di tapak hartanah
  • Tempat letak kenderaan mudah diakses kerusi roda tersedia

Makanan dan minuman

  • Setiap hari sarapan penuh tersedia 6:00 hingga 11:00 dengan bayaran
  • 1 restoran
  • Bar/deli snek
  • Kopi dan teh di kawasan umum
  • Perkelahan peribadi
  • Tempat makan pasangan/peribadi

Restoran di tapak hartanah

  • Dhani

Aktiviti menarik

  • Denai kembara jalan kaki/berbasikal
  • Ekolancong
  • Galeri seni
  • Pustaka
  • Sewaan basikal
  • Taman permainan

Mesra keluarga

  • Bar/deli snek
  • Bilik kalis bunyi
  • Kemudahan dobi
  • Mainan kanak-kanak
  • Ruang makan dalam bilik yang berasingan
  • Ruang tamu
  • Taman permainan

Kemudahan

  • ATM
  • Kemudahan dobi
  • Meja/kaunter hadapan 24 jam
  • Peti besi di meja/kaunter hadapan
  • Peti sejuk berkongsi
  • Surat khabar percuma di lobi
  • Tempat simpanan bagasi

Perkhidmatan tetamu

  • Bantuan lawatan dan tiket
  • Pakej lamaran/romantik
  • Pengemasan (harian)
  • Perkhidmatan cucian kering/dobi
  • Perkhidmatan perkahwinan

Perkhidmatan perniagaan

  • 1 bilik mesyuarat
  • Pusat perniagaan
  • Pusat persidangan

Kawasan luar

  • Di pelantar laluan/sesiaran
  • Di teluk
  • Taman
  • Tempat berkelah
  • Teres

Spa

  • Perkhidmatan urut dalam bilik

Kebolehcapaian

  • Jika anda mempunyai permintaan untuk keperluan kebolehcapaian tertentu, sila hubungi hartanah menggunakan maklumat pada pengesahan tempahan yang diterima selepas membuat tempahan.
  • Bilik air awam mudah diakses kerusi roda
  • Kaunter dan singki berketinggian rendah
  • Laluan bebas tangga ke pintu masuk
  • Meja khidmat rencam mudah diakses kerusi roda
  • Meja pendaftaran mudah diakses kerusi roda
  • Mudah diakses kerusi roda (mungkin mempunyai batasan)
  • Pusat perniagaan mudah diakses kerusi roda
  • Restoran mudah diakses kerusi roda
  • Ruang istirahat mudah diakses kerusi roda
  • Tempat letak kenderaan mudah diakses kerusi roda
  • Tiada lif (hartanah satu tingkat)

Lain-lain

  • 1 bangunan
  • 1 tingkat
  • Hartanah bebas asap rokok
  • Kelambu
  • Seni bina Art Deco

Kemudahan bilik

Bilik tidur

  • Peralatan tempat tidur premium

Bilik mandi

  • Bilik mandi persendirian
  • Hulu semburan mandi hujan
  • Jubah mandi
  • Kelengkapan dandanan diri percuma
  • Kertas tandas
  • Pancuran mandi
  • Sabun
  • Syampu
  • Tuala disediakan

Makanan dan minuman

  • Air botol percuma
  • Perkhidmatan bilik 24 jam
  • Perkhidmatan champagne
  • Ruang makan berasingan
  • Tisu dapur

Lain-lain

  • Bilik kalis bunyi
  • Hiasan berasingan
  • Kipas
  • Kipas siling
  • Meja
  • Penginapan berkongsi
  • Penyaman udara
  • Penyesuai elektrik
  • Perabot berasingan
  • Peti besi muat komputer riba
  • Produk pembersihan adalah mesra alam
  • Ruang tamu
  • Surat khabar harian percuma
  • Tempat duduk berasingan

Dasar

Daftar masuk

Masa mula daftar masuk: 0:30; Masa tamat daftar masuk: pada bila-bila masa
Daftar masuk awal tertakluk kepada ketersediaan
Daftar masuk tanpa sentuh tersedia
Daftar masuk ekspres tersedia

Daftar keluar

Daftar keluar sebelum 12:00 tengah hari
Daftar keluar tanpa sentuh tersedia
Daftar keluar lewat tertakluk kepada ketersediaan
Daftar keluar ekspres tersedia

Arahan daftar masuk khas

Hartanah ini menawarkan pengangkutan pindahan dari lapangan terbang dan stesen kereta api; tetamu mesti menghubungi hartanah dengan butiran ketibaan sebelum perjalanan, menggunakan maklumat hubungan pada pengesahan tempahan
Kakitangan meja hadapan akan menyambut tetamu ketika ketibaan di hartanah
Untuk mendaftar di hartanah ini, tetamu warganegara India mesti menyediakan kad pengenalan bergambar yang sah, yang dikeluarkan oleh Kerajaan India; pengembara yang bukan warganegara India mesti mengemukakan pasport dan visa yang sah.

Kaedah akses

Kaunter hadapan dengan kakitangan

Haiwan peliharaan

Haiwan kesayangan dan haiwan perkhidmatan tidak dibenarkan

Kanak-kanak dan katil tambahan

Kanak-kanak adalah dialu-alukan
1 kanak-kanak, sehingga umur 6 tahun, boleh menginap percuma jika menggunakan katil sedia ada apabila tinggal di bilik ibu bapa atau penjaga
Katil lipat simpan/tambahan tersedia dengan bayaran sebanyak INR1200.0 semalam
Tempat tidur bayi (katil bayi) tidak disediakan

Jenis bayaran hartanah

Maklumat penting

Kemudahan tambahan

  • Bayaran katil lipat simpan: INR 1200.0 semalam

Senarai di atas mungkin tidak menyeluruh. Bayaran dan deposit mungkin tidak merangkumi cukai dan tertakluk kepada perubahan.

Untuk makluman anda

Bayaran tetamu tambahan mungkin dikenakan dan berbeza mengikut dasar hartanah
Pengenalan bergambar keluaran kerajaan dan kad kredit, kad debit atau deposit tunai mungkin diperlukan semasa daftar masuk untuk bayaran sampingan
Permintaan khas adalah tertakluk kepada ketersediaan semasa daftar masuk dan boleh dikenakan bayaran tambahan; permintaan khas tidak dapat dijamin
Tetamu mesti menghubungi hartanah ini lebih awal untuk menempah tempat letak kenderaan di tapak hartanah
Hartanah ini menerima kad kredit dan wang tunai
Ciri-ciri keselamatan di hartanah ini termasuk pengesan asap, sistem keselamatan, dan alat pertolongan cemas
Harap maklum bahawa norma budaya dan dasar tetamu mungkin berbeza mengikut negara dan hartanah; dasar yang disenaraikan diberikan oleh hartanah

Perkara yang kami harus menyebut

Hartanah ini tidak mempunyai lif
Haiwan kesayangan dan haiwan perkhidmatan tidak dibenarkan di hartanah ini
Hartanah ini mengalu-alukan tetamu daripada semua kecenderungan seksual dan identiti jantina (mesra LGBTQ+)

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Soalan lazim

Adakah Chhotaram Prajapat Homestay mesra haiwan kesayangan?

Tidak, haiwan kesayangan tidak dibenarkan di hartanah.

Berapa kos yang diperlukan untuk menginap di Chhotaram Prajapat Homestay?

Setakat 26 Jun 2025, harga yang ditemui untuk penginapan 1 malam bagi 2 dewasa di Chhotaram Prajapat Homestay pada 27 Jun 2025 bermula serendah RM 138.46, tidak termasuk cukai dan fi. Harga ini berdasarkan harga satu malam paling rendah yang ditemui dalam 24 jam yang lalu untuk penginapan dalam masa 30 hari akan datang. Harga tertakluk kepada perubahan. Pilih tarikh anda untuk melihat harga yang lebih tepat.

Berapakah fi parkir di Chhotaram Prajapat Homestay?

Letak kenderaan sendiri adalah percuma di hartanah ini.

Apakah masa daftar masuk di Chhotaram Prajapat Homestay?

Masa mula daftar masuk: 0:30; Masa tamat daftar masuk: pada bila-bila masa.

Apakah masa daftar keluar di Chhotaram Prajapat Homestay?

Daftar keluar adalah jam 12:00 tengah hari.

Adakah Chhotaram Prajapat Homestay memberikan pengangkutan ulang-alik ke lapangan terbang?

Ya, terdapat pengangkutan ulang-alik lapangan terbang percuma yang beroperasi (tersedia atas permintaan).

Di manakah terletaknya Chhotaram Prajapat Homestay?

Terletak di pelantar laluan, hostel yang mesra keluarga ini dalam jarak 20 bt (32 km) dari Pasar Sardar, Kubu Mehrangarh dan Taman Biologi Machia. Jaswant Thada dan Taman Mandore juga dalam jarak 20 bt (32 km) pemanduan.

Chhotaram Prajapat Homestay Ulasan

Ulasan

9.2

Hebat

Penilaian 10 - Cemerlang. 17 daripada 21 ulasan
Penilaian 8 - Baik. 2 daripada 21 ulasan
Penilaian 6 - Boleh diterima. 0 daripada 21 ulasan
Penilaian 4 - Lemah. 1 daripada 21 ulasan
Penilaian 2 - Teruk. 1 daripada 21 ulasan

8.8/10

Kebersihan

9.4/10

Kakitangan & perkhidmatan

8.6/10

Keadaan hartanah & kemudahan

10/10

Mesra alam

Ulasan

10/10

Il nostro soggiorno di 2 notti è stato stupendo. La capanna è spaziosa e ha un vagno grande. La pulizia è ottima, le lenzuola e gli asciugamani sono pulitissimi, cosa non scontata in India. Anche l' acqua calda era perfetta la mattina, tuttavia nel resto della giornata non era sufficientemente calda per fare una doccia. Ma questa piccola pecca oassa in secondo piano, data l'accoglienza della famiglia. Si tratta di un piccolo villaggio. Abbiamo fatto due cene con loro, ottimo cibo vegetariano, seduti fuori insieme agli altri turisti quasi tutti indiani, o direttamente nella loro cucina, di fronte al fuoco su cui cucinavano. Tutta la famiglia è fantastica, di una gentilezza inusuale e disponibilissimi. Anche la colazione è molto buona. È stata una esperienza immersiva.
Menginap 2 malam pada Dis 2024

10/10

This was by far our best experience while in India, this place is so beautiful. This is a money cant buy experience, we will forever have these great memories from staying here.
Menginap 2 malam pada Mac 2019

2/10

The host was mostly on his phone and did not seem interested in talking to us. When I told his wife that my partner and I were unmarried she gave a mean look that made me feel uncomfortable and like she was judging us without understanding the culture we come from. Besides the meals offered, nothing else was offered to really make it an authentic homestay which gives the whole experience the feeling of a very over-priced hotel. We ended up just sitting in our hut most of the time trying to use the WiFi which barely functioned. And on top of all of this the food made both of us sick with diarrhea, stomach cramps, and shivers. My partner also had a headache which could be unrelated but the food was definitely the cause of my sickness because I had diarrhea a few hours after each time we ate. The food tasted delicious but I regret eating it due to the sickness after. I would definitely not recommend this “homestay” to anyone because it is not an authentic homestay. We’ve both done homestays in Peru and Thailand and have never encountered this type of dishonesty like we have here. We were the only ones staying at the time so maybe they just didn’t care but the only cultural exchange besides the overpriced meals that we got was when he briefly showed us weaving techniques but then it was soiled when he tried to pressure us into buying the rugs and what not. I don’t really know what else to say but I just hope anyone reading this will choose somewhere more honest.
Menginap 1 malam pada Feb 2019

10/10

This was our best experience in two weeks traveling. There is no proper A.C. so you might want to sleep outside like the family does. We played with the kids and cooked some bread over the fire. Dinner is the whole family sitting on rugs outside eating great farm food. We rode out to see antelope, flamingos, and a random monkey. Then we tried pottery the old fashioned way. We hiked to watch the sun set. This is a really nice family and a chance to see how people actually live, but if you like cushy hotels it may not be your thing. Great conversation with sons.
Menginap 2 malam pada Jun 2018

10/10

If you're looking for a place to stay in Jodhpur - think again and stay here instead. Our experience at this homestay was the absolute highlight of our trip. You cannot find a nicer family, and they make the guests feel part of the community! We were able to travel to Jodhpur during the day for a visit, and spend more time at the homestay in the evening.
Menginap 2 malam pada Feb 2018

10/10

Traveling with 2 teenage boys this was rated best place. Really friendly and food authentic and very tasty
Menginap 1 malam pada Dis 2017

10/10

Prajapati's are great hosts! The place is out of the city, about an hour from Mehrangarh Fort, but our two night stay there was totally worth it. A perfect home stay, you almost live like the Prajapati family. The village safari was also very nice, we got to learn a lot from

10/10

Staying with Chhotaram and his family was a phenomenal experience. We were able to cook, play, eat, dress, and laugh in such an authentic setting. You truly are welcomed and treated as part of the family. While we were only able to stay for a single night, it was the most fulfilling experience we could have imagined - a village safari, desert sunset, amazing food and company. For anyone looking for an unforgettable time in India, this should be your first choice!

10/10

We are so glad to have found this place through Tripadvisor! The perfect village/indian homestay experience we were looking for. The place is about 20km away from Jodhpur city, a bit tricky to find also since we arrived at night, but well worth the effort. The place looks just as good, if not better than in photos. We love the little huts- the place is great - good, clean, comfortable rooms (with warm blankets and clean bedding), a decent bathroom, great food, beautiful common areas and a warm and hospitable family. It is a perfectly-sized compound, enough room to walk around and enjoy. The wifi is available in the common area and not the rooms, which was a welcome change and opportunity to relax without technology. We arrived late night, around 11pm, but were welcomed very well, and served freshly cooked dinner. Chhotaram's wife, Mamata and sister-in-law cook delicious vegetarian food over a traditional stove and it is a pleasure to see. The food is tasty, every meal is a feast, they make sure we are 100% full and are very generous with servings. Chhotaram is an excellent host. Very personable, sincere and knows how to treat guests. We all loved our stay here, many thanks also to the nice family behind it. Our length of stay was just right - 3 nights and 2 full days, but I personally would've loved to stay longer and definitely wish to come back!

10/10

I booked Chottaram`s home-stay with the anticipation of getting to experience the rural taste of Rajasthan and I was not wrong with my selection. Now settled overseas, but originally form eastern India am aware of the culture and traditional life of rural India and I am very happy that I selected this home-stay. They provide every facility that an urban dweller requires. Although there is no newspaper (hardcopy) but who needs when you have access to wifi. May be the food is not served on expensive china but the taste of food cooked on clay burner on wood fire makes food more tastier. Rooms are naturally ventilated and made with clad and straw chips making the room cooler on a hot day and pleasant on a cold day. Bed and blankets were clean. Finally, the hospitality of the whole family will get full marks.

10/10

We love our stay there very unique place. The family treat the guest as their own The huts are large and the bed comfortable with good fresh air We we went to trip field with members of the family

4/10

Avions reserve 1 case pour 3, mais pas possible de disposer 1 lit supp. dans la case. Obliger de prendre 1 supp. Facturee au prix fort 2000rps, alors que deja paye pour 3. Alors que penser ! Volontaire ou pas ? Sinon sympa, rustique, bon acceuil, famille charmante

10/10

We can't recommend highly enough. Great change of pace after being in cities. Chhotaram and his family are generous hosts who introduced us to Rajasthani family life. The food was delicious. We recommend the village tour. Our stay here will be a highlight of our month long trip through India. Would recommend this homestay to anyone.

10/10

This is not a desert safari nor fancy hotel. It is a chance to stay with a lovely group of people as a member of their family. We stayed for two days which felt about right. Read up on what to expect and then you will not be disappointed or surprised. Thanks to Chotti and hs family.

10/10

Die Familie im Homestay hat uns sehr freundlich empfangen, wir haben hier das wirkliche Leben einer Familie in einem indischen Dorf erlebt. Das Zimmer war basic, aber sauber. Zusammen mit der Familie haben wir am offenen Feuer gekocht und Brot gebacken, auf dem Boden leckeres vegetarisches Essen gegessen, typische Kleidung angezogen. Ein Erlebnis, wenn man das reale Leben mal spüren möchte und auf etwas Komfort verzichten kann.

10/10

My girlfriend and I stayed with chotoram and his family at their home stay for three nights and we enjoyed every moment. During our stay chotoram and his family couldn't have been more welcoming, it is definitely a place to stay if you would like a real insight into a traditional indian family and their home life. Whilst there we enjoyed having every meal cooked for us (which were delicious!) a village trek at sunset and visit to the local temple, a city sight seeing tour and village safari of salawas and the surrounding area. We were also given the opportunity to make chapati with chotorams lovely wife, dressed in full length sari which you also have a chance to dress up in. In our 2 months travel in India it has been our favourite place and experience, can't recommend it enough.

8/10

This is a homestay, i.e bed and breakfast hotel. Living quarter are excellant. Location is rural and in village. Overall Excellant experience and enjoyable exprience. Location provides local site and village and desert saffari. Booked by accident, however Excellant experience.

10/10

The highlight of our Indian trip, a place of peace away from the throb of India's cities. A warm family that teach you about Rajasthan's customs and cultures. We loved it and recommend it to all visitors to experience what real India is about.

10/10

I spent 3 weeks in India and booked a couple of nights here and I am really really glad I did as it became the best part of the whole trip. I was picked up at the train station by Chhotaram and his father also warmly welcomed to their house by his mother and greeted as well by Chhotaram's wife and all the family. The following day we arranged a Safari around the area and a tour around Jodhpur and with the little time I had I was able to enjoy beautiful landscapes, loads of wildlife and had the opportunity to meet people from the area and see the great expertise of the different families working on Textile, Clay..etc and even attended to an interesting tea ceremony; In Jodhpur, I was taken to see the most important sites and we also went for a little trekking up to a hill to see the view from there. It was amazing! The accommodation was perfect; very spacious and beautifully decorated traditional hut with my own bathroom and a very big and comfortable bed. The family shared many activities with me and their homemade food and juices are one of the best I have tasted. I had a lovely time with all the family…they definitely go the extra mile to make you feel not only very comfortable during your stay but also like you have always been part of their family. Staying at Chhotaram Prajapat's homestay it is a unique experience that everyone travelling to India should have. I hope I can go back to India and stay with them again for a longer period of time

10/10

Chhotaram picked me up at my Hotel in Jodhpur and we drove about 30km to his village. I stayed in one of four immaculate traditional round thatched huts - with a simple bathroom attached. During my visit I talked to the extended family, spent ages in the cooking hut watching his wife, Mamata, prepare delicious meals on an open fire that used wood and dried cow dung for fuel, went on a village walk-about with Chhotaram and an afternoon drive with his father, who has run a dhurry-making cooperative for the past 20 years. It was a wonderful time and the desert will never seem a barren wasteland to me again.