As the world of hospitality moves towards more immersive experiences, where travellers are constantly on the lookout for more unusual holidays, a vacation tucked away in the middle of a date farm can be quite special and just what the traveller in you needs. A date farm, you ask?
You read that right. Located 30 minutes from Jaisalmer, on the way to Jodhpur on National Highway 11, is an exclusive resort that offers you 250-plus acres of gated farm dotted with more than 15,000 date palm trees from various parts of the world.
Blusalz Rural – The Date Farm is an experience quite like none other. It is here so that that the guests can indulge in the sweetness of the fruit that West Asia touts with so much pride. So much so, the guests might feel like they are right in the middle of one of those countries.
Being a hidden gem of India, this date farm is built in 2008 in collaboration with the Government of Israel. This is India’s first and largest date forest, and as one can drive into the property, and will be transported to a different world, one where peace reigns, not to mention the various activities, the guests could indulge in with their friends or families.
BluSalz’s Date Farm offers two chic bamboo cottages that are not only functional but also stylish. Each cottage, at over 250 square-feet, has a sit-out veranda, bathroom and bedroom furnished with a queen-sized bed. The rooms are equipped with conveniences such as a tea/coffee maker, intercom, TV, minibar and a safe among others.
The general vibe of the place is earthy, reflecting in the decor to match with the views of the palm trees and the desert not too far away.
For nature lovers, this idyllic getaway provides unmatched access to solar and lunar rituals as well. In fact, what the guests do with their time at BluSalz Date Farm can be absolutely customised. They could choose to go on jeep safaris or take a ride in a camel-pulled cart or even go horse riding. Or just sit back and watch dates being farmed, talk to the farmers and understand more about this delicious fruit, and even watch them being farmed if they’re lucky. In fact, they can take a 20-minute safari through the date forest, learn about the health benefits, how to differentiate them, how they’re processed and packaged, among other activities.
And when the visitors are in the mood to take it slow, just sit back and stare at the night sky and soak in Rajasthan’s true hospitality via its culinary offerings, including local treats such as the Pyaaz or Dal Kachori platter, Bikaneri sev tamatar, pithod masala, ker sangri (one of Rajasthan’s specialities), gatta curry, mirchi vada, lal maas, dunger murg, and missi roti among others.
Whether the guests are celebrating a special occasion such as an anniversary or even a honeymoon, or just pampering themselves, the elevated Bamboo Machaan is an ideal spot for a meal where in-house chefs and butlers will create the most memorable journey for them.
And if they seek something more modern, they can grab a seat at Cafe BluSalz, where one can stop by for some pizza, delicious pasta and more. Needless to say, they will find lots of dates on the menu as well, be it in the form of shakes or the indulgent halwas.
So for the upcoming holiday planning in the desert State of Rajasthan, put The BluSalz Date Farm on your itinerary and be transported to a different world and time.
