Malji Ka Kamra

One look at the turquoise green and ivory facades of this charming restored heritage building is enough to make you fall in love with it. Malji Ka Kamra rests in Churu, known to be the gateway to the Thar Desert. Stay here to get an authentic taste of the Shekhawati life—the Shekhawatis are a prominent ruling clan in Rajasthan. Rooms here come with lofty ceilings, ample space and private balconies at times. To get a feel of Churu’s enduring history and pleasing architecture, one can walk through the alleys of the Old City. After a sumptuous breakfast of local cuisine, you can explore the water reservoirs constructed by merchants to aid the farmers. If you have more time in hand, tour the havelis of Fatehpur, Ramgarh and Mehansa, ending with a train ride between Ramgarh and Churu. Easily accessible from Delhi, Malji Ka Kamra is a must visit for its untouched nature and almost tangible aura of old-world romance.