The KK Group is proud to take a step "backwards" to recreate Indian heritage in an exquisite retreat for tourists quietly taking place in the foothills of the Aravalis on the fabled golden triangle of tourism.

Located at the base of the historic Amer fort (just 10 kms from the hustle of Jaipur on the highway to Delhi), and flanked by the picturesque Jaigarh and Nahargarh forts, The KK Retreat takes a cue from the magic of the past. It's lietmotif ? An undulating stream with steps (or ghaat) that lead down to the water's edge - reminiscent of ancient Indian temples that dot our river banks everywhere.

The KK Retreat incorporates a host of eco-friendly features as well as offers state-of-the-art luxury and comfort.

Besides the central theme of the ghaat, the design evokes the unique street architecture of the Pink City of Jaipur, including its use of light and shade in summer and winter. The colours blend with the desert, while architectural features like large verandahs provide warmth in winter and cool shade in summer.

The stream of water originates at the entrance and cascades down inside the reception foyer and out into the entire landscape, ending in a quiet lily pond. Around this stream and the ghaats alongside are clusters of guest rooms, various recreation areas, a health club, swimming pool and sports facilities.

The guest rooms are predominantly independent units which are nevertheless related to each other through paved podia and continuous steps - establishing a sense of neighbourhood, while retaining its individuality and privacy. The main building at the entrance houses the reception, a cofee shop, a restaurant, a motley street of shops and a banquet hall - all of which enclose a small pocket garden. Outside, each cluster of guest rooms has its own service station.

The KK Retreat envisages 50 fully-appointed rooms with complete telecom and other facilities in the first phase. The initial development itself encompasses a built-up area of over 4,000 square metres on a sprawling land area of 25,961 square metres.