Jodhpur Village Homestay: Mud House Stay & Home Cooked Meals

Summary

Live Like a Local: Village Homestay Experience Near Jodhpur

If you’re curious about real Rajasthan beyond city walls, this overnight stay lets you eat home-cooked food, sleep in a traditional mud house, and share stories with locals who call this place home.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed stepping out of the car was the quiet—just a few goats shuffling nearby and the distant clink of someone making chai. The air in Salawas has this earthy smell, especially after sunset when folks start cooking over wood fires. Our host met us with a big smile and a glass of sweet, milky tea. The mud house felt cool inside, even though it was warm outside—thick walls really do their job here.

We sat on woven charpai beds while our host’s mother rolled out fresh rotis for dinner. She let me try turning one on the clay stove, but mine looked more like a map than bread. Dinner was simple but full of flavor—dal, vegetables from their own garden, and that smoky roti. We ate together on the floor, chatting about local festivals and how they still weave carpets by hand in this village.

In the morning, I woke up to peacocks calling somewhere behind the house. Breakfast was hot poha with fresh curd and strong coffee. Our guide pointed out how every house here is painted blue or white to keep things cool. Before heading back to Jodhpur, we walked through narrow lanes where kids waved at us and an old man offered us jaggery straight from his pocket. It’s not fancy living, but it’s real—and honestly, I didn’t want to leave just yet.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Village Life and Homestay Experience

• Stay in village with home cooked meal

Top questions

Is this homestay suitable for families with young children?

Yes! Kids are welcome here—there are special seats for infants and plenty of space for them to explore safely around the homestead.

How far is the village from Jodhpur city?

The village is about 20 kilometers from Jodhpur—usually takes around 40 minutes by car depending on traffic.

Are vegetarian meals available?

Absolutely—all meals are home-cooked vegetarian dishes using local ingredients from the family’s own garden whenever possible.

Is it accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes, both transportation and the homestay itself are wheelchair friendly—including all main areas and surfaces.

What’s included

Your stay covers pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Jodhpur, bottled water throughout your visit, three homemade meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), coffee or tea whenever you want it, one night’s accommodation in a traditional mud house—and yes, everything’s accessible for everyone.