In-house Experiences
There is a lot to do at Vivaana
Board games for family bonding, cozy silent nooks to read a book. The property has its own swimming pool, bar, badminton and volleyball court, pool table or you can just take a walk around and explore the many antique curios from around the world that are spread across the property. A daily cultural show and buffet dinners provide a perfect ambiance for guests to interact and go back to a more friendlier time or you can have a private party by yourself too! There are several spots around but we will leave you to discover those when you get here.
Swimming Pool
Relax in the cool, azure waters with a drink or enjoy a swim during the day between tours or any other time.
(0700 – 2000 hrs)
Elephant House Spa
The Elephant House Spa – originally the home of Rani; the elephant of the erstwhile family is now a fully equipped modern spa with Jacuzzi, steam and massage rooms.
Guided Haveli Tour
‘Vivaana’ a twin haveli, (previously known as the Ram Pratap Nemani haveli and the Kalicharan Haveli) offers you a true haveli experience. Experience the Shekhawati culture wearing your saris and turbans with a guided tour of our 150-year-old haveli accompanied with a glass of “Bel Sharbat” (the most famous sherbet of Rajasthan).
Library
Verandah’ houses a collection of novels and newspapers and in-door games like carom board, playing cards, chess, board games, poker etc.
Bar
Unwind in the rich opulence and splendour of the
Vivatini bar.
Terrace
Sit on the traditional takhats and sip your morning tea with the breathtaking sunrise or stargaze from the terrace at night. Vivaana offers a breathtaking view of the daytime Shekhawati landscape and night time starlit sky.
Rajasthani Dining
Have a meal at the Mystic Donkey, which is a stand-alone restaurant across the haveli. Here we offer the Rajasthani Thaliette( mini Rajasthani thali) which is a visual and culinary delight.
Live Cooking
Interactive cooking demonstration with our experienced chefs who will demostate the process of making one dish from the menu and explain about the ingredients used in the preparation of that particular dish. This will be followed by our 3-course set dinner.
Cultural Evening
Enjoy the evening with the traditional art of storytelling by way of a Puppet show and sing to the tunes of the traditional Rajasthani folk music sung by a local couple of the village.
