Kaner Retreat: India’s first botanical desert retreat. Situated in Rajasthan, India, about 75 kilometres from the blue city of Jodhpur, Kaner Retreat showcases an intimate introduction into the quiet brilliance of the Thar Desert. Kaner, another name for the Oleander flower and commonly known as the Desert Rose, is an apt name for this boutique retreat brought to life by Sapna Bhatia, who grew up in the Thar Desert. After many years in Delhi and London as an international journalist, Sapna decided it was time to share the magic of the desert with others while promoting sustainable local tourism in the process. Thus, India's first desert botanical resort was born.

The retreat is surrounded by an Oran, or a sacred grove. While local animals are free to graze, no agricultural practices—including pruning and cutting trees—are allowed. The result is a magnificent, unspoilt landscape in which desert flora flows freely and people and wildlife live in harmony.