A Family, Not a Business Plan
Long before "homestay" was a category on travel sites, the Prajapat family were doing what Rajasthani families have always done — welcoming travelers into their home, feeding them at the family table, and treating them like relatives rather than guests. In 2009, Chhotaram Prajapat opened that home in Salawas village formally, turning a way of life into a place visitors from around the world could share in.
What started with a handful of rooms has grown into a homestay that travelers from more than 50 countries have called one of the most memorable stops on their journey through India — without ever losing the thing that made it special in the first place: it still feels like family.
Craft Woven Into Daily Life
The Prajapats are traditional dhurrie weavers, and that heritage runs through every part of the homestay — from the hand-woven rugs underfoot in each room to the loom demonstrations guests can watch, and even try, during a village safari. Salawas itself is known across Rajasthan for this craft, and the family takes real pride in keeping it alive for the next generation.
It's part of why a stay here feels different from a hotel — you're not visiting a destination built for tourism, you're stepping into a working village and a family's actual way of life.
The Values Behind Every Stay
You're a Guest of the Family
Every visitor is welcomed with a traditional tikka and aarti, and treated as an extension of the household — not a room number.
Authentic Village Life
Meals, crafts, and village visits reflect how Salawas actually lives — nothing is put on for the sake of tourism.
Community Woven In
From potters to farmers to fellow artisan families, a stay here supports the wider Salawas community directly.
Who You'll Meet at the Homestay
The homestay is run day-to-day by the Prajapat family themselves — here are a few faces you're likely to see during your stay.
Chhotaram Prajapat
Leads village safaris personally, introducing guests to artisans and neighbors he's known his whole life.
Mamata Prajapat
Cooks the family recipes behind every thali, and leads the Traditional Cooking Workshop.
Leela Prajapat
Manages guest comfort day to day, and cooks alongside Mamata for every rooftop dinner.
Ashok Prajapat
Leads jeep and camel safaris, sharing his deep knowledge of the Bishnoi villages and desert.
Tripadvisor Achievements
Honored year after year by travelers from around the world.
Travelers' Choice
2026
Travelers' Choice
2025
Travelers' Choice
2024
Travelers' Choice
2023
Travelers' Choice
2021
Travelers' Choice
2020