Malji Ka Kamra

Malji Ka Kamra is a meticulously restored 1920s haveli (private mansion) in Churu, Rajasthan. Built by wealthy merchant Malji Kothari, it served as a guesthouse for Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner. The property features a unique blend of Italian Art-Deco, Mughal arches, and traditional Shekhawati frescoes. Now operating as a boutique heritage hotel, it offers visitors an authentic experience of Shekhawati architecture and hospitality.

Visitors staying at the property can explore the restored haveli with its original wall-to-ceiling frescoes, turquoise and ivory facades, and period furniture. The experience includes dining at the vegetarian Spice Court restaurant, relaxing in the courtyard gardens, and participating in organized heritage walks or desert safaris. The atmosphere reflects old-world Rajasthani merchant luxury with modern amenities.

Constructed in the 1920s by Malji Kothari, a prominent merchant and art lover. It served as a sophisticated guesthouse for Maharaja Ganga Singh of Bikaner, who visited frequently. The building represents the wealth and artistic patronage of the Shekhawati merchant class during the early 20th century.

The haveli showcases the distinctive Shekhawati style of fresco painting combined with European architectural influences, reflecting the cosmopolitan tastes of Rajasthan's merchant communities. It preserves the cultural heritage of the region's aristocratic hospitality traditions.