Thar Desert, India

Kaner Retreat

Kaner Retreat Photos

Smith Member Exclusive

Smith Exclusive: Thar unplugged: three nights all-inclusive

Includes
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Day of arrival: Arrival at Kaner Retreat with lunch. Post lunch – Orientation to Thar – A storytelling nature and culture walk that explores the local plants, famine foods and modern inclusions in the Thar desert. Evening Tea –Enjoy tea and welcoming desert breeze. Dinner - Signature Thali experience. Star gazing and story-telling session.
  • Second day: Visit to Kheechan (a Ramsar site)- Local breakfast with Demoiselle crane watching. (Please contribute Rs.300 pp to the local conservator for his efforts.) Mediterranean inspired Lunch at Kaner. Evening tea followed by Jeep Safari in the uncharted wilderness. Dinner - Enjoy dinner on the Dunes.
  • Third Day: Morning - Camel workshop with riding optional. Breakfast in the glasshouse lounge. Post Breakfast - Plug into adventure – Paragliding (optional) Kaner Clay - A guided exploration of the exclusive Thar desert pottery exhibition at Kaner followed by a 7 course lunch experience themed on the exhibition. Evening Tea on a hillock while sun sets. Dinner - Modern Marvar dining experience.
  • Fourth Day: Breakfast with adieu to Thar. Replug into life with memories of Thar alive.
  • Wellness - A massage. A relaxing massage using olive oil and botanicals from the Thar desert. (This will be charged extra and is to be pre booked and not included in this package.)
  • Smith Extra: A take-home gift made by local artisans
Offer details

Valid for stays from 14 Apr 2023

Minimum stay 3 nights

Maximum stay 3 nights

Booking this Offer

Select your dates from the calendars below the room images to check availability and prices. To book by phone, call us on 1 800 464 2040 and mention the offer name.

Please note that this offer is subject to availability and black-out dates may apply. The hotel may withdraw this offer at any time and without notice.

Deposit Policy

Full amount of booking will be taken at the time of booking.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel up to 15 days before arrival, you'll be charged for the tax on your stay; after this, you'll lose your deposit.

1 room type available for this offer
Photo of Villa

Villa

  • 2guests
  • 2extra beds - $33.02 for ages 7 to 18 - free for ages 0 to 6
625sq ft | Courtyard lined with desert flowers, with a private entrance leading to a hand-carved door | Each villa is individually designed to represent a native flower; each is decorated in neutral hues, and has locally commissioned botanical artwork, traditional touches and rattan furnishings | King-size bed | Small living area | Ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and Ma Earth Botanical toiletries | Free WiFi, plug adapters, air-conditioning, tea- and coffee-making kit, and free bottled water