Pushkar, Rajasthan — January 2026 — In an era where luxury hospitality is often defined by scale and spectacle, The Bagheera Retreat, Pushkar is quietly redefining the narrative. Conceived as a luxury farmstay rooted in experiential travel, the retreat represents the second chapter in the journey of The Bagheera, a boutique hospitality brand founded by Akshay and Swaraj Singhi.
The brand’s journey began in Jaipur with The Bagheera Heritage, an intimate heritage stay designed to offer travellers a refined yet personal way to experience the Pink City. With Pushkar, the founders have expanded their philosophy beyond heritage hospitality into immersive, slow-living experiences — signalling a deliberate and vision-led evolution rather than rapid expansion.
A Luxury Farmstay Designed for Experience, Not Excess
Located away from Pushkar’s crowded tourist zones, The Bagheera Retreat, Pushkar has emerged as a hidden luxury farmstay for travellers seeking privacy, calm, and meaningful connection. Surrounded by open landscapes and natural terrain, the retreat offers a stay experience where luxury is expressed through space, silence, and thoughtful design rather than overt opulence.
The property is particularly suited for family vacations, friends’ getaways, and private group stays, offering an environment that encourages togetherness without intrusion. Open courtyards, serene outdoor spaces, and understated interiors allow guests to slow down and engage with both their surroundings and one another.
For families, the retreat offers a rare opportunity to disconnect from routine and reconnect through shared time and unhurried living. For friends and small groups, it becomes a setting for long conversations, shared meals, and immersive stays — far removed from commercial hotel experiences.
Experiential Travel at the Core
At its heart, The Bagheera Retreat Pushkar is built on the principles of experiential and slow travel. There are no rigid schedules or packaged activities; instead, guests are encouraged to experience Rajasthan organically — through changing light, quiet mornings, local flavours, and the natural rhythm of the land.
The retreat’s proximity to Pushkar allows guests to explore the town’s spiritual and cultural landmarks at their own pace, returning to complete seclusion and calm. This contrast between access and isolation has positioned the property as a preferred choice for travellers seeking experiential travel in Rajasthan and offbeat luxury stays near Pushkar.
The First Chapter: The Bagheera Heritage, Jaipur
The Bagheera story began with The Bagheera Heritage, Jaipur, the brand’s first property. Conceived as an intimate boutique heritage stay, the Jaipur property reflects the founders’ commitment to authenticity, warmth, and personalised hospitality.
Blending traditional Rajasthani character with modern comfort, The Bagheera Heritage offers families and friends a culturally immersive stay in Jaipur without the scale and formality of large heritage hotels. It has steadily gained recognition among travellers seeking heritage stays in Jaipur that feel personal, calm, and thoughtfully curated.
Pushkar as a Natural Evolution
With The Bagheera Retreat, Pushkar, the founders have extended the brand’s philosophy into a new expression — one rooted in nature, retreat, and experiential living. While Jaipur represents culture and heritage, Pushkar embodies stillness, reflection, and open space.
Together, the two properties form a cohesive hospitality narrative: one that allows travellers to experience Rajasthan through different lenses while staying connected to the same values of privacy, authenticity, and meaningful travel.
Founders’ Vision: Slow, Intentional Expansion
For founders Akshay and Swaraj Singhi, growth is not defined by the number of properties, but by the depth of experience each one offers. Their vision for The Bagheera is to build a carefully curated portfolio of boutique retreats and heritage stays, each deeply connected to its location and designed around experiential hospitality.
Rather than pursuing rapid expansion, the founders aim to grow organically, choosing destinations where the Bagheera philosophy can be expressed naturally. Future properties, they indicate, will continue to prioritise privacy, thoughtful design, and environments that encourage guests to slow down and reconnect.
A Brand Shaped by Families, Friends, and Conscious Travellers
One of the defining aspects of The Bagheera brand is its appeal to family travellers and close-knit groups. Both Jaipur and Pushkar properties are designed to accommodate shared experiences — whether it is multi-generational family travel, friends’ reunions, or intimate celebrations.
By focusing on personalised hospitality and spaces that feel lived-in rather than staged, The Bagheera has positioned itself as a preferred choice for travellers who value comfort, connection, and authenticity over spectacle.
A Quiet Shift in Rajasthan’s Hospitality Landscape
As experiential travel continues to gain momentum, The Bagheera Heritage, Jaipur and The Bagheera Retreat, Pushkar reflect a broader shift in Rajasthan’s hospitality landscape — one that favours meaningful stays, thoughtful design, and emotional resonance.
In choosing to grow slowly and intentionally, the Bagheera brand is carving out a distinctive space — offering travellers not just places to stay, but places to experience.
About The Bagheera
The Bagheera is a boutique hospitality brand founded by Akshay and Swaraj Singhi, focused on experiential travel, luxury farmstays, and heritage stays. With properties including The Bagheera Heritage, Jaipur and The Bagheera Retreat, Pushkar, the brand offers personalised, immersive stays designed for families, friends, and conscious travellers seeking meaningful luxury experiences.
