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Experience Authentic Rajasthan

Stay in traditional mud huts surrounded by the peaceful countryside of Salawas Village.

🌾 Village Life

Live Like a Local

Immerse yourself in rural traditions, local culture, and warm hospitality.

🍛 Rooftop Dining

Taste Rajasthan

Enjoy home-cooked traditional meals under the stars.

🐫 Desert Adventures

Create Memories Beyond Travel

Explore desert landscapes, village life, and unforgettable experiences.

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Salawas village landscape near Jodhpur Rural Rajasthan property and culture

A Home Rooted in Rajasthan's Village Soul

Tucked away in Salawas Village, just 20 km from Jodhpur, Chhotaram Prajapat's Homestay has welcomed travelers from over 50 countries since 2009 — offering an authentic window into rural Rajasthan far removed from the polish of city hotels.

Set amid the Bishnoi community, celebrated for its deep reverence for nature and wildlife, our homestay carries forward Salawas's living heritage of hand-knotted dhurrie weaving. Every stay here is steeped in genuine village hospitality, home-cooked meals, and the quiet rhythms of countryside life.

  • Authentic rural experience
  • Traditional hospitality
  • Bishnoi village culture
  • Family-run since 2009
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Rooms & Suites

Handcrafted mud-hut architecture meets comfort — every room tells a story of Rajasthan's building traditions.

Most Popular Traditional mud hut double bedroom

Traditional Hut

  • Traditional Mud Architecture
  • Comfortable Double Bedroom
  • Private Bathroom
  • Authentic Village Ambience
  • Handmade Interiors
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Premium Traditional suite bedroom interior

Traditional Suite

  • Spacious Accommodation
  • Traditional Decor
  • Modern Comforts
  • Private Sitting Area
  • Heritage Experience
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Village Experiences

Curated adventures that bring you closer to Rajasthan's land, people, and traditions.

Village safari by jeep near Salawas

Village Safari by Jeep

Explore Bishnoi villages, meet artisans,
and witness rural life up close.

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Traditional Rajasthani cooking workshop

Traditional Cooking
Workshop

Learn to prepare authentic Rajasthani dishes with our family in a village kitchen.

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Camel safari in the Thar Desert

Camel Safari in Thar
Desert

Ride into the golden dunes for a sunset safari you'll never forget.

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Jodhpur city sightseeing tour

Jodhpur City Sightseeing

Visit Mehrangarh Fort, the blue city
lanes, and vibrant local bazaars.

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Why Choose Us

What makes an authentic homestay experience truly memorable.

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Authentic Village Life

Live within a real working Rajasthan village community.

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Traditional Welcome

A warm Tika ceremony greets every arriving guest.

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Home Cooked Meals

Fresh, family-recipe meals made with local ingredients.

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Peaceful Environment

Escape the city into quiet countryside surroundings.

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Award Winning Hospitality

Recognized by Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice, year after year.

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Local Cultural Experiences

Music, crafts, and traditions shared straight from the source.

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Family Friendly

A safe, welcoming space enjoyed by guests of every age.

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Personalized Attention

Small in scale, so every guest is treated like family.

Dining Experience

Every meal here is a celebration of Rajasthani home cooking, served with genuine warmth.

  • Traditional Rajasthani Cuisine
  • Open-Air Dining
  • Rooftop Dinner Experience Under the Stars
  • Fresh Local Ingredients
  • Time-Honored Family Recipes
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Rooftop dinner under the stars
Authentic Rajasthani thali
Traditional dinner spread
Homestay dinner setting
Village dining ambience
Homestyle breakfast spread

Life in Salawas Village

Handicrafts, dhurrie weaving, and everyday rural Rajasthan captured in every frame.

Village life in Salawas Village Life

Village Life

The everyday rhythm of Salawas — mornings by the well, evenings around the hearth.

Rural Rajasthan handicrafts Handicrafts

Handicrafts

Handmade pottery, weaving, and block-print work passed down through generations.

Traditional lifestyle in Salawas village Traditional Lifestyle

Traditional Lifestyle

Simple, unhurried living shaped by the land and its seasons.

Homestay property view Rural Rajasthan

Rural Rajasthan

Mud-walled courtyards and open skies, just as they've always been.

Local families and dhurrie weaving heritage Dhurrie Weaving

Dhurrie Weaving

Salawas's signature hand-knotted dhurries, woven on looms by local families.

Rural Rajasthan property grounds Local Families

Local Families

The warmth of the Prajapat family and their neighbors, at the heart of every stay.

Tripadvisor Achievements

Honored year after year by travelers from around the world.

Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2026 award

Travelers' Choice

2026
Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2025 award

Travelers' Choice

2025
Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2024 award

Travelers' Choice

2024
Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2023 award

Travelers' Choice

2023
Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2021 award

Travelers' Choice

2021
Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice 2020 award

Travelers' Choice

2020
Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence 2019 award

Certificate of Excellence

2019

What Our Guests Say

Real experiences shared by travelers from around the world.

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★★★★★

An unforgettable stay — the family treated us like their own, and the rooftop dinner under the stars was the highlight of our entire India trip.

Sophie Martin
France
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★★★★★

A truly authentic slice of rural Rajasthan. The camel safari at sunset and the home-cooked thali were beyond anything we expected.

James Anderson
United Kingdom
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★★★★★

Chhotaram's warmth and hospitality made us feel like part of the village. Watching the dhurrie weaving up close was fascinating.

Lukas Weber
Germany
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★★★★★

The mud huts were spotless and charming, and the welcome Tika ceremony set the tone for a stay full of genuine kindness.

Emma Johansson
Sweden
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★★★★★

Best decision of our Rajasthan trip. The village jeep safari showed us a side of India we would never have seen otherwise.

Marco Rossi
Italy
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★★★★★

Peaceful, authentic, and full of heart. The cooking workshop with the family was such a joyful, hands-on experience.

Aiko Tanaka
Japan
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★★★★★

We stayed three nights and wished it were longer. The stars, the food, the people — everything felt genuine and unhurried.

Daniel Cohen
Israel
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★★★★★

A hidden gem near Jodhpur. Comfortable rooms, incredible hospitality, and an experience that felt like visiting old friends.

Claire Dubois
Canada

Amenities

Everything you need for a relaxed, comfortable stay.

🛏 Comfort

  • Soundproof Rooms
  • Housekeeping
  • Safe
  • Seating Area
  • Blackout Curtains

🍽 Dining

  • Free Breakfast
  • Complimentary Tea
  • Welcome Drink
  • Special Diet Menus

🧘 Wellness

  • Yoga Classes
  • Massage Services
  • Walking Tours

🚕 Services

  • Airport Transfer
  • Taxi Service
  • Laundry
  • Currency Exchange
  • 24 Hour Front Desk

👨‍👩‍👧 Family

  • Playground
  • Family Activities
  • Kids Meals

Visit Chhotaram Prajapat's Homestay

We're just 20km from Jodhpur city — close enough to be convenient, far enough to feel like a world away.

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