Introducing Bougainvillea, an eco-arts retreat.
Nestled among the Aravalli Hills beneath the Monsoon Palace, where nature, creativity, and village life meet.
At Our Heart
Bougainvillea emerged from a belief that rural community can sustain creativity, ecological thinking and meaningful human connection.
Developed slowly through artistic collaborations, friendships and life in Rajasthan, the retreat aims to create space for rest, creative practice and cultural exchange rooted in place and community.
“A ready-made, deep connection to a unique local tribal community. The local village of Gourela is truly unique. It is a village of tribal Bhil and Gujjar people, although they live a subsistence lifestyle, are hugely rich in their own distinctive history, culture, customs, language and traditions.”
- Charlie O’Neill
Find us
Nestled in Gourela, an authentic village in the Aravalli Hills near Udaipur. Just a 10-minute drive from Badi Lake and 20 minutes from the iconic Lake Pichola, it also offers captivating views of the majestic Monsoon Palace.
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“Sitting on the edge of Gourela village below Udaipur's Monsoon Palace, Bougainvillea Retreat is an eco Retreat and cultural space created for travellers, artists, writers, musicians, poets and thoughtful guests seeking a slower and more meaningful experience of Rajasthan and India.”
— Oscar (Dublin, Ireland)
