🏡6 Bedrooms + Pool
4BR House + 2BR Kesar
🦚Peacocks on Grounds
Resident Dogs: Sitara & Sultan
📍20 km from Jaipur
Kukas, Aravalli Eco Zone
General's Retreat Kesar sits in the Aravalli Eco Zone at Kukas - sandstone and lime architecture, six bedrooms divided across a 4-bedroom main house and a 2-bedroom unit called Kesar (each with its own shared living and dining area), and a private pool. The property was conceptualised, curated, and run by an Army couple who built the space with locally crafted custom furniture and artifacts collected over years - each corner of the property reflects deliberate choices rather than hotel-catalogue defaults. The village address (Kachrela, Kukas, Tehsil Amer) puts it 20 km from Jaipur - accessible enough for city day trips, far enough that the Aravalli hillside is the primary environment.
Resident dogs Sitara and Sultan are part of the property's character - mentioned in guest reviews as part of what makes the atmosphere feel like a home rather than a managed accommodation. Peacocks move freely across the grounds. The Hushstays pet policy confirms: "We are pet-friendly. Beddings can be provided for the pets" - a specific commitment to making a visiting dog as comfortable as its owners. The in-house chef and caretakers manage meals and logistics; the gazebo is the outdoor space for meals and early morning tea.
Two units, different group sizes
The 4-bedroom main house suits a group of friends or two families; the 2-bedroom Kesar unit is recommended by Hushstays for couples or small families. Both units are offered exclusively to one group at a time, maintaining privacy. Larger groups can book both units together. The pool is shared between the two units when both are occupied. The Aravalli hillside setting, jungle trails, and proximity to Jaipur's main sights (20 km, ~30 min) make the General's Retreat work as both a Jaipur base and a standalone nature retreat.
Dog visit specifics
Resident dogs Sitara and Sultan make introductions a practical consideration - confirm the hosts can manage the meeting for dogs that need careful introductions. Peacocks on the grounds are also relevant for dogs with high prey drive; confirm current animal dynamics with the property. Pet beds are provided. Jungle trails and Aravalli hill treks nearby are the outdoor activity resource for a dog that needs more than pool access.
Practical details
Address: Village Kachrela, Kukas, Tehsil Amer, Jaipur 302028. 6 bedrooms: 4BR main house + 2BR Kesar unit. Private pool, sandstone architecture, gazebo. In-house chef and caretakers. Pet beds provided. 20 km from Jaipur (~30 min). 210 km from Gurgaon (3 hrs). 70 km from Sariska. Adjacent to Tree of Life Resort, Kukas. Resident dogs: Sitara and Sultan. Peacocks on grounds. Check-in 1-2 PM, check-out 11 AM. Book via hushstays.com/generals-retreat-kukas-jaipur or kesarhomestay.com. Units offered exclusively, one group at a time.
