Bhainsrorgarh Fort

About Bhainsrorgarh Fort

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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 and set in lovely gardens. In 2007, the palace was opened as a heritage hotel, with just 5 guest rooms providing a wonderfully characterful and unique place to stay, with multiple terraces and verandas. The service is excellent and guests are soon made to feel at home. It is run by the family who still live at the palace and are happy to chat to guests.

All the guest rooms have balconies, with views over the river and hills. They have ensuite shower rooms and one has a bathtub. Some of the rooms are air conditioned and others have ceiling fans. Rooms are supplied with unlimited mineral water and tea and coffee making facilities.

Meals are taken either in the dining room or outside on the terrace. Meals are based on traditonal Rajashtani recipes and is excellent home cooking. Wines, beers and spirits are available. Sundowners are served on the lawn, where barbeques are sometimes arranged.

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. Walking, horse riding and boating are popular activities. 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.

Gallery and information

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$View of Bhainsrorgarh\'s gardens and rural setting$

Highlights

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

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; walking; horse riding; boating on the river; birdwatching; fishing

Facilities

Ensuite accommodation with balconies; dining room; gardens; swimming pool; terraces; room service;

Child policy

Children of all ages are welcome

Open

Bhainsrorgarh is open all year

Best time

October to March.

Pricing guidelines for India

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £450 to £700 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). India combines well with Nepal.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week Golden Triangle holidayBetween £800 and £2000
2 weeks in northern IndiaFrom about £1500+
2 weeks in southern IndiaBetween £2000 and £3000
11 day wildlife safari (including tigers)From about £1250+

Tribes Advisor

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This accommodation has not changed a great deal since last year, however they are about to complete 4 new rooms so there will be a total of 9. Of these 5 are suites and 4 are rooms. The five suites have amazing views.

The new rooms are typical, old palace style rooms as they have been created out of the existing structure so they do have their limitations – slightly lower door frames, not so light, however they are very good value. One of the new rooms will have a separate ‘children’s room’ with an extra bed in it.

This summer they will be changing the chairs in the downstairs grassy sitting area and will be creating a ‘lounge’ area on the roof, the intention being to create more overall comfort which includes new mattresses and more cushions.

The food at Bhainsrorgarh continues to be a high point and everyone is raving about it. It’s such a special place and Hemendra and his wife Vrinda are there 99% of the time. They are wonderfully anglicised, chatty, speak perfect English, hard working and great fun to be around. This is an incredible fort, set in a unique and glorious 'time-warp' location.

It is also worth remembering that, with all the new roads, Bhainsrorgarh is now only 6 hrs. From Fort Amla (which is 3 hours from Ahilya Fort); it is only 6 hours to Orchha via Shivpuri.

Mary-Anne, Tribes Partner, stayed in April 2011

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