Away from the smog-laden Delhi, and a quick 5-hour away lies a memorable mini holiday in the Churu district of Rajasthan. For a quick weekend getaway which is not the usual Jaipur, Agra and Corbett - make your way to Malji Ka Kamra, a painstakingly restored 100-year frescoed haveli. A typical day at Malji starts with a breakfast, followed by specially curated heritage walks around Shekhawati {called as world's biggest open-air museum} depicting life and times of era gone that has been done by raw hands in streets, havelis and ceilings. Also, take an evening trip to a nearby village and fancy some hot pakoras with 'kulhad chai' and interact with villagers on crops and the desert life. There is also a school for specially-abled kids, so one may also go there for a visit.
Evenings are really slow as their open-air dining turns dreamy with a makeshift 'the last' serving choicest drinks with the signature 'Laal Maas' of Rajasthan. The family who owns the property is gracious and loves sharing the stories of the restoration project.
As the day ends find yourself sleeping under the breathtaking high ceiling frescoes. Their suit will make you skip a beat. The entire furniture is period and sourced from Ramgarh, another town adjacent to Churu.
Evenings are really slow as their open-air dining turns dreamy with a makeshift 'the last' serving choicest drinks with the signature 'Laal Maas' of Rajasthan. The family who owns the property is gracious and loves sharing the stories of the restoration project.
As the day ends find yourself sleeping under the breathtaking high ceiling frescoes. Their suit will make you skip a beat. The entire furniture is period and sourced from Ramgarh, another town adjacent to Churu.
