India
Parc de Little Rann of Kutch
Located near the village of Dasada, it makes an ideal base for exploring the culture, weaving traditions and craftsmanship of the Surendranagar district.
Rann Riders is an eco-resort imaginatively built from local materials to recreate the look and feel of a village.
Rann Riders has a conference room, a spacious dining hall and an inviting lounge furnished with bolsters, cushions, embroidery and other regional handicrafts. The menu offers varied cuisine including regional specialities, made largely with fresh local produce, with a wide choice for both vegetarians and meat-eaters.
Set amid lush lawns and gardens, a canal and a lake, it is a green oasis home to several bird species.
The property features cottages resembling the kooba houses of the Bajania community of Dasada and the bhunga houses of the Rabaris of Kutch, decorated with mirrors, mud plasterwork and embroidery. Inside, the cottages are a superb blend of traditional decor and modern comfort. The furnishings are mainly embroidered linens and cushion covers sourced from neighbouring villages. Each cottage has an air-conditioned twin-bed room with a comfortable rattan bed, a minibar, a dry dressing area, and a tiled bathroom with Western-style toilet and hot and cold showers.
Rann Riders offers jeep, horseback and camel safaris in the Little Rann of Kutch, home to the Asiatic wild ass and a haven for birdwatching.