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Bhainsrorgarh Fort

The 250 year old Bhainsrorgarh Fort is one of the most spectacular palaces in Rajasthan, built on a 200 foot cliff overlooking the wide River Chambal. In 2007, the palace was opened as a heritage hotel, with just 5 rooms providing a wonderfully characterful and unique place to stay with very personal service.

Bhainsrorgarh itself is a small walled village, and the area around here is unspoilt by mass tourism. Bhainsrorgarh is a great base for exploring the surrounding villages and learning about the local tribal lifestyles. Just 15 minutes drive away, the Baroli Temples are an outstanding example of 8th century Hindi architecture in a peaceful setting, while the newly opened Mukund Dara National Park offers the chance of seeing wildlife in a scenic and unspoilt setting.

Few tourists come to this part of Rajasthan at the moment, meaning that you can get off the tourist trail and see an unspoilt and peaceful side of India, very different from the hustle and bustle of the big cities. Transport to the nearby city of Kota, about an hours drive away, is good, and you can travel by road or train from here to Delhi, Jaipur or Ranthambore, making this an ideal addition to a visit to the Golden Triangle or Ranthambore National Park. Travelling east to Udaipur, the roads are very rough and you have to be prepared for a very bumpy ride, but this is compensated by the incredible beauty of the region.

Highlights

  • Wonderful setting perched on top of a cliff. 
  • Unspoilt surroundings.
  • Friendly and personal service.
  • Lots of optional activities available.

 

Viewpoints

I visited Bhainsrorgarh not long after it opened, and fell in love straight away. It has one of the most spectacular settings I have seen, and the interiors match the wonderful exterior. The surrounding region is completly unspoilt, with beautiful villages and temples, and I would have loved to have stayed longer here. To provide employment for the local community, the staff are all from the village and because of this the service is not very professional at the moment - this is not a slick business hotel - but it is very friendly and helpful.
Paul Cook, Tribes Travel

Situation

In the heart of the small walled village of Bhainsrorgarh, about an hour's drive from the town of Kota in Southern Rajasthan.

Activities

Exploring the small town and its temples; visiting the nearby Baroli temples; exploring the scenic Mukund Dara National Park; excursions to nearby towns such as Bundi.

Facilities

All rooms are beautifully decorated with period furnishings and feature modern ammenities such as tea/coffe makers. There are several places to eat, although the most atmospheric setting is the rooftop terrace with unbeatable views over the countryside.

Best times to go

October to March.

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