Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan
On the edge of Ranthambore National Park, The Earth grew from a shared idea. A stay near the forest could bring guests closer to the materials, landscape and everyday life of this part of Rajasthan.
Meet the founders
The founders
Father and son Rajkumar and Rohit Pareek founded Earthian Hotels N Resorts with a vision for their first property. They wanted to build in harmony with the local ecology and give guests reasons to linger in Sawai Madhopur after a drive through the reserve.
Co-founder
An advocate by profession, Rajkumar Pareek helped shape the original vision for a resort that would fit into its surroundings. The buildings would sit among greenery, draw on familiar materials and leave room for guests to spend much of their day outdoors. You can see that idea today in the earthen cottages, shaded verandahs and paths that wind between them.
Co-founder & Managing Director
Rohit Pareek came to hospitality from engineering. As managing director, he brings the founders’ idea into the daily life of the resort. A safari might be the reason to come to Ranthambore. He wanted the hours between drives to be part of the experience too, with time to watch local craftspeople at work, share a meal and hear Rajasthan’s folk musicians.
Construction began in Sawai Madhopur.
The original resort was completed before the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Earth at Ranthambore welcomed its first guests.
Architecture
Run a hand along a curved cob wall in Ambar or step barefoot onto Vanam’s timber floor. Each material shapes the look of a cottage and how it feels to stay there.
Vayu’s softly curved passage shows the shapes that mud, straw and lime can take. In Ambar, cob is shaped by hand. In Tejas, earth is compacted in layers. Thick earthen walls absorb warmth and release it slowly as the day cools.
Explore Vayu
Dhara and Anantam are built in stone laid with lime mortar. The lime joints let moisture escape, helping the masonry dry. The stone’s texture is part of the character of each cottage.
Explore Dhara
Timber carries the structure at Vanam, keeping the need for concrete to a minimum. The wood continues from the bedroom to the verandah, where you can sit and watch the light change over the pond.
Explore Vanam
The grounds
A dense Miyawaki grove now meets the verandahs of Ambar, while Vanam looks out towards the pond. The paths between cottages take you through pockets of shade and places to sit. The grounds give you a chance to slow down and spend time outside, even on a day you stay in.
The front desk team is there to welcome you, help you settle in and answer questions about your stay. Our food and beverage team takes care of the table, from breakfast after an early drive to dinner under the open sky.
Life at The Earth
Spend the early evening at Raasa, where tea is brewed over the chulha and the night market brings local crafts into the courtyard. Later, take a seat at Kriya as Rajasthan’s folk musicians and dancers take the stage.
