Welcome to the webpage of Hotel Water Retreat Habitat, Jodhpur in Rajasthan. Water Habitat Retreat was a part of the Bijolai Palace which has now been converted into a comfortable residence. It lies nestled amidst the picturesque Aravali hills of Jodhpur. It is located close to the famous City of Jodhpur. This is the more recent addition to our bouquet of hotels, and we think it will be appreciated by the most demanding of tourists as one of the better managed and maintained heritage hotels in Rajasthan. Meticulous care has been taken while refurbishing Water Habitat Retreat making sure it caters to all your needs. Large water bodies within the hotel premise lend the hotel a unique quality. Windows give way to spectacular views of the hotel, and large airy spaces.

The hotel has an assortment of 30 rooms with aesthetically done interiors which are well-equipped with all modern day conveniences, insuring our guests to have a comfortable stay.

The Water Habitat Retreat is an exemplary rainwater oasis within this same desert climate. Nestled in between the Aravalli range of hills, just outside of Jodhpur, it is both closely in touch with nature and entirely self sufficient of its water needs. The retreat, part of a recently renovated area of the Royal Bijolai Summer Palace, has fresh water available throughout the year due to an ingenious water-conscious design. It is an excellent example of traditional rainwater harvesting; though built over 150 years ago, is more in tune with the modern eco-movement than buildings of today. You will find the surrounding landscape, with its bold but not obscuring hills, a peaceful and pure match to the Water Retreat. Nearby the Retreat lies Kayalana Lake, a body of water that quenches Jodhpur City's thirst, and is a beautiful hotspot for leisurely boat rides and couples. The Palace design is sure to amaze you, as it exhibits the meticulous planning of the old rulers and a bygone era when people knew they live or die by proper rainwater management..

The Water Habitat Retreat is guided by a vision to address the great disparity of drinking water access between the rural Marwar villages and urban centers. This is done through the restoration of ancient traditional rainwater harvesting systems, and by creating village institutions for sustainable self-reliant water management. Here, we encourage people to stay with us and become part of the "water for all" initiative. Profit from the Water Habitat Retreat supports the Foundation to meet the acute demands for safe and sustainable drinking water. Regaining control over safe drinking water, quenching thirst and securing health, marks the first crucial step out of poverty by desert communities in Marwar.

The Bijolai Summer Palaces were renovated in 2008 to create the Water Habitat Retreat Heritage Site Hotel. It lies on a small range of hills just 7.5 miles outside of Jodhpur, the second largest city of Rajasthan. Jodhpur, called the Blue City by some, or the Sun City by summer, is a unique city in the Marwar area of the Thar Desert. Still home to many traditional artisans, you will find it a great place to purchase- among other items- traditional handicrafts, colorful scarves, famous Jodhpur breeches, or unique Jodhpur shoes. The Water Habitat Retreat lies conveniently close to the city, but far enough away for the nights to be quiet and the air clean. During your stay with us, we encourage you to visit one of the many must-see tourist attractions within the city.