Romantic Date Night at a Luxury Resort in Sariska | Chokhiwadi Forest Retreat

Most date nights end the same way — a restaurant, a drive back, and a screen.

What if you replaced all of that with firelight, open sky, the sound of the Aravalli hills, and a meal cooked from ingredients grown fifty metres from your table?

That is not a fantasy itinerary. That is a regular Friday night at Chokhiwadi Forest Retreat — one of the most intimate places to stay in Sariska, and easily the most romantic resort in this part of Rajasthan.

Why Sariska Is the Right Place for a Couple’s Getaway

Couples travelling from Delhi or Jaipur usually end up choosing the same few destinations: a hill station that is always overbooked, a city hotel with no real atmosphere, or a resort that looks beautiful on Instagram and feels generic in person.

Sariska offers something different. It is far enough from both cities to feel like a real escape — three hours from Delhi, just over one from Jaipur — but close enough to make a weekend trip genuinely easy. No flights. No long drives. Just open highway, then the Aravallis, then silence.

The landscape itself does a lot of the romantic work. The hills change colour through the day. At dusk they go gold. After dark, with an AQI consistently under 50, the stars appear in a way most city couples have genuinely never seen.

What a Romantic Stay at Chokhiwadi Looks Like

Check In and Slow Down

Chokhiwadi sits on 9.5 acres of planted forest at the edge of Sariska National Park in Ajabgarh, Thanagazi. The moment you arrive, the pace changes. No lobby music. No queues. Just a property where over 20,000 native trees stand between you and everything you drove away from.

Three accommodation options work beautifully for couples:

Luxury Glamping Tents — African safari-style canvas tents with open porticos directly facing the Aravalli hills. Waking up here with the hills at the foot of your bed and peacocks calling outside is the kind of morning that makes couples extend their stay. From ₹5,999 per night.

Mud Villas — Hand-built and painted with Mandana folk art by women from nearby villages. There is an intimacy to staying in a space that has been made by hand. The walls carry stories. From ₹7,999 per night.

Stone Cottages — The most indulgent option at Chokhiwadi. Full luxury in the forest with the most dramatic hill views of the three room types. For couples who want comfort as the baseline and everything else on top. From ₹12,999 per night.

Every room includes air conditioning, hot water, free Wi-Fi, in-room dining, and round-the-clock assistance.

Sunset at the Pool

The swimming pool at Chokhiwadi is 360 degrees open to the Aravallis. No walls, no canopy — just water, sky, and hills.

On a clear evening, the pool turns golden around 5:30 PM as the hills catch the last light. It is the kind of view that makes conversation stop for a moment. That moment, for most couples, is exactly why they came.

Moonlight Dinner Under the Maharaja Tent

Spice Aangan is Chokhiwadi’s flagship dining space — a 40-seater under an opulent Maharaja-styled tent where the lighting, the food, and the setting all work together to create something that feels entirely its own.

The walls are lined with wildlife photography shot by the founder inside Sariska. The menu is rooted in Rajasthani tradition — dal baati churma, slow-cooked laal maas, seasonal vegetables from the property’s own organic gardens. Everything on the table was grown nearby or sourced from villages within a few kilometres.

For couples, the resort also offers dining beside the Baori — the handmade stepwell at the centre of the property. Under a sky full of stars, with the water still and the trees quiet around you, a meal beside the Baori is one of those experiences that does not have a category. It just stays with you.

Bonfire Under Open Stars

Every evening, once the light goes, the bonfire comes alive. Blankets come out. Drinks arrive. The Aravallis disappear into darkness and the sky takes over.

Chokhiwadi’s AQI regularly sits under 50 — sometimes as low as 43. On a clear winter night, couples report seeing Mars, Venus, and Saturn without any equipment. Senior VP of Samsung India Rajeev Aggarwal, who stayed at Chokhiwadi with his wife, noted being “spellbound” by the clarity of the sky — the kind of thing that does not make it into a TripAdvisor review but stays in the memory of a relationship.

Morning in the Food Forest

Before the day begins properly, the Food Forest at Chokhiwadi offers something unusual for a resort — a walk through 7,000+ trees where pomegranates, lemons, papayas, and oranges grow in season, and guests are welcome to pick from them.

There is no tour guide, no schedule, no fee. Just two people walking through a planted forest at dawn, in the Aravalli foothills, with no particular destination.

For couples who have been running at city pace for months, this walk alone is worth the drive.

Plan Your Romantic Stay in Sariska: A Weekend Itinerary

Friday Evening Arrive at Chokhiwadi after work. Check in, head to the pool for sunset. In-room dining or dinner at Spice Aangan. Bonfire under stars.

Saturday Morning walk through the Food Forest or yoga at Vaayu — the open-air lawn facing the Aravallis. Late breakfast. Afternoon Sariska tiger safari (the resort assists with booking). Return for sunset at the pool. Dinner beside the Baori.

Sunday Slow morning. Walk the property. Check out by 11 AM.

This is 48 hours that most couples from Delhi or Jaipur have not taken yet — and rarely forget after they do.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chokhiwadi good for couples? Yes. Chokhiwadi Forest Retreat is one of the most intimate and romantic resorts in Sariska, with private room types, moonlight dining options, bonfire evenings, and a natural setting that works in your favour from the moment you arrive.

What is the best room for couples at Chokhiwadi? The Stone Cottage is the most luxurious and private option for couples. The Mud Villa offers a more intimate, hand-crafted atmosphere. Both are excellent for a romantic stay in Sariska.

How far is Chokhiwadi from Delhi for a weekend trip? Approximately 3 to 3.5 hours by road via NH48 — entirely manageable as a Friday evening departure and Sunday return.

Does Chokhiwadi offer candlelit or special dinners for couples? Yes. The resort offers dining beside the Baori stepwell, under the Maharaja tent at Spice Aangan, and open-air bonfire dinners. Special arrangements can be made on request by contacting the resort directly.

What is the starting price for a couple’s stay in Sariska at Chokhiwadi? Rooms start from ₹5,999 per night for Luxury Glamping Tents. Mud Villas start from ₹7,999 and Stone Cottages from ₹12,999 per night, plus applicable taxes.

Is Sariska a good romantic getaway from Jaipur? Absolutely. Sariska is just over an hour from Jaipur — making it one of the quickest and most rewarding romantic escapes from the city, especially with a stay at a forest resort like Chokhiwadi.

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