Kanhaia Haveli

We stayed in Pushkar for the weekend of the annual mela and camel fair so the town was packed and hotel rooms were 3x the normal rate. Luckily we had booked 3 months in advance. We arrived around 6am from the night train (taxi arranged with hotel) and were relieved when told we would be able to check in immediately. As it was dark, we didn’t appreciate how beautiful the 100 year old building is. It almost feels like an Arabic riad with rooms surrounding a central courtyard. In the evening it is tastefully lit which emphasises the local art displayed on the walls. Ours was a standard room with fan which was very small- no room to walk for 2 people and little space to store bags. I looked in other rooms and most were a good size, some had balconies. I was offered a larger room on the ground floor but this lacked the communal balcony area we had so we stayed where we were. The room had no external windows so was quiet at night apart from a slight rattle on the fan which the manager said he would fix. The shower was hot and powerful. The hotel is less than 5 minutes from the lake and Pushkar’s Main Street. It has a nice roof top restaurant serving vegan dishes. The manager speaks excellent English and was friendly and helpful. I’d recommend the hotel as a place to stay in Pushkar but check what type of room you’re booking if size is important.

The hotel was really comfortable, we slept in the new wing near the sacred lake and the Gat. The chef Dolat Ram is very kind and hospitable, a fantastic person. I think that if we return we will stay there again, thanks also to Bilal our contact in India. Grazie Aldo

The hotel room was clean and spacious. It is in walking proximity to the ghat and the temple and the hotel and good enough room service. The only issue is that you can hear all the noise of discussion from the lobby and other places in the hotel. It was especially not pleasant at midnight. Overall, a good place to stay in pushkar. Done.

A pleasant welcome by the owner. The rooms are very traditional, and clean. The bathroom has a western style toilet and the shower was adequate. The best thing about the hotel is the roof terrace and restaurant. Such a lovely place to sit and gaze out across the town. The food, including breakfast, was delicious, the service excellent. The hotel is located right in the heart of Pushkar, only a few minutes walk from the ghats.

We stayed here 2 nights. We had a large comfortable room, however the air conditioning was very noisy. It is a beautifully maintained Haveli, in a good location close to market street, but far enough away that it is quiet and peaceful. I arranged a massage with the hotel’s masseuse and it was wonderful. He was very professional and I would recommend to anyone staying at this hotel to consider having one. We ate twice in the restaurant and the food was very good.