Moti Singh Rathore, hailing from a prestigious lineage, draws inspiration from his uncle, the renowned TIGER MAN, Fateh Singh Rathore, also known as “Mr Ranthambore“. Motivated by a commitment to conservation, he returned to his village in Shergarh Pargana, situated amidst the Thar Desert between Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, to establish MANVĀR .
As a gateway to the expansive Thar desert, the villages surrounding MANVĀR offer a remarkable contrast - serene and idyllic in an unlikely setting. A region unembellished with the regal aura found elsewhere in Rajasthan, the simplicity provides the perfect stage to showcase the subtleties of an ancient civilisation rich in culture and tradition.
Shergarh has a rich and decorated history, with every home and hut contributing a warrior for generations. Also known for carpenters and equestrian trainers, Shergarh is an oasis of artisanal talent. Exploring the land, its people and their choices makes for a great voyage amidst the sea of sand.
Human ingenuity triumphs on the barren dunes of Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. Many communities, each distinct, exist here in reverence to this unforgiving land. Rajputs are the quintessential warriors, Bishnois who guard flora and fauna with their own lives, Marwaris the perfect merchants, Bhil tribals with their mastery over archery and art, and many more create an anthropological oasis that has been the muse and recluse of many a tired traveller.
Rajasthan is home to innumerable communities, each unique yet coexisting. Traditionally separated along the lines of trade, transforming into their identity. Each of them developed signature music, dance and art forms to tide over the seasonal idle times of the desert. Soulful singing of the Langas and Manganiars, or the beautiful twirling and swaying of the Kalbelias not unlike the cobras that define them. Explore this rich tapestry of art and culture that the deserts of Jaisalmer and Jodhpur offer from the inspired precincts of MANVĀR, a homage to the best of the region.
Much of Rajasthan is a desert, but serendipity laid it down on the Indian Silk Road with caravans from far-off places plying these deserts, bringing their goodness of spices, herbs and more that has enriched the culinary treasure of Rajasthan. Add to this, the heartfelt and open-arm hospitality of the people here created paradise on earth for travellers from all over. This legacy is honoured and heightened today, with connoisseurs flocking to indulge in the richness of this ancient cauldron.
400 acres of pristine desert land and dunes have been earmarked as a reserve for desert flora and fauna to flourish. The desert ecosystem is a fragile and beautiful one with highly specialised species of flora and fauna. Elsewhere invading foreign species of flora has undone this fine balance wiping out entire ecosystems. MANVAR Desert Reserve is dedicated to conserving indigenous species whose interdependence is an experience in itself.