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Dera Sand Dune Resort
In the distant reaches and vast expanse of the Thar Desert, far off the beaten tourist trail, we have constructed the unique and inspirational Dera Sand Dune Resort. Magnificently perched atop a 130' stabilized sand dune, our resort is a wonderful base to explore this remote area of Rajasthan and, most importantly, to interact with the living cultures of rural India.
From its inception, sustainable tourism and conservation, both of the natural environment and traditional village cultures, have been the primary motivating factors behind Far Horizon's involvement in the Jamba area and a primary reason for the establishment of the Dera Sand Dune Resort. Construction and operation of the resort has been designed with the utmost care to be minimally invasive and inconspicuous. The Resort was designed to accentuate the desert topography, and is aesthetically unobtrusive; in fact, it actually succeeds in complementing and enhancing the beauty of the area. As the Resort lies in a desert area, specific care is taken to minimize environmental impacts. The Resort's landscaping is hand-watered (using only grey water) to conserve water that might otherwise be wasted through automatic irrigation techniques.
At Jamba, the fruits of Far Horizon's and the local community's labors have been seamlessly integrated. The construction of the Resort could literally never have been completed without the direct involvement of Jamba's residents. The local community was involved in every step of the Resort's journey from dream to reality, from initial agreement and approval to the actual hands-on construction process. The Resort features exquisite examples of traditional Rajasthani architecture used throughout, with stonework and carvings using local design and sustainable materials and, most importantly, utilizing the skills of local craftsmen. Dera's furnishing and decor, notably carpets and tapestries woven by local villagers, are also crafted nearby.
At the Dera Sand Dune Resort, the local population is truly incorporated into the Far Horizon family. The Resort simply could not function without the support and participation of the local community. More than 30 Rajasthani are directly employed through this venture; each one is treated with the utmost respect and earns a wage that is at the high end of their work responsibility.
Far Horizon is also acutely aware of the social issues facing the residents of rural Rajasthan, and has become directly involved with the local community through the establishment of schools
Far Horizon's involvement in the Jamba area has resulted in enabling the local populace to become a self-sustaining community, and affords the Resort's visitors with an absolutely unique experience. A visit to the Dera Sand Dune Resort is not an organized "tourist show"; it is a natural and organic area with "real" villagers living as they have for centuries, where interaction between the traveler and the local population is real and not forced. In fact, many travelers who visit Jamba choose not only to return, but also have become directly involved with the local community under the aegis of Far Horizon.
| Published Tariff | Summer | Winter | | Desert Plan | 1-Apr-10 to 30-Sep-10 | 1-Oct-10 to 31-Mar-11 | | SGL* | DBL** | SGL* | DBL** | | Cottage | 15750 |
22500 | 20250 | 27000 |
*Single Occupancy
**Double Occupancy
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