Bhainsrorgarh Fort

Perched dramatically atop a 200 feet slate ridge over the shimmering Chambal River, with views that surpass the imagination - Bhainsrorgarh Fort hides a soft soul in its rugged exterior.

The royal family-in-residence has thrown open the fort’s daunting doors to personally take care of your comforts and spoil you with gourmet meals. Little wonder that it has featured twice - in 2008 and 2009 as the Best Heritage Hotel in India by Tatler Travel Guide, UK.

Located in Rajasthan, 235km north east of Udaipur and 50 kms south of Kota, the fort was built in 1741 by Rawat Lal Singh who was conferred the title of “Rawat” and granted this jagir by Maharana Jagat Singh ll of Mewar. The Chief of Bhainsrorgarh was amongst the 16 first class nobles of Mewar. The jagir of Bhainsrorgarh holds great importance to the Chundawat clan as it was granted to the crown prince Rao Chunda after he renounced the throne of Mewar in favour of his to-be-born stepbrother in the 14th Century A.D. Rawat Shiv Charan Singh who is the present owner of Bhainsrorgarh Fort is the ninth in the line of succession since Rawat Lal Singh.

No two rooms are identical at Bhainsrorgarh. Built over three levels around a courtyard, the fortress has been restored to its original glory with 5 suites and 4 deluxe rooms, each exuding its own charm. Romantic jharokas bring in breathtaking river views into most of the suites. The Mewar Suite is the fort’s largest, welcoming you to unwind after a full day in the cushioned alcoves of its stained glass hued lounge, while the Fateh Vilas Suite which is twin bedded and Bhainsrorgarh Suite host the largest balconies. Game trophies and old photographs of the royal family, reminiscent of their valiant days of hunting adorn the lobby shared by the Fateh Vilas and Chundaji Suites, facing the inner courtyard. Come evening the Fort dazzles with chandeliers and guests often head up to The Terrace – usually everyone’s favourite spot for feasting on both: gourmet cuisine and delicious views.

In & around
There’s a lot to explore both in and around Bhainsrorgarh from a day’s excursion to Bundi Fort to being rowed to a romantic picnic on an island on the Chambal River, unless of course you are equally content lazing under a jharoka to savour the ravishing views...
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Cruise the glimmering waters of the Chambal with a loved one on a traditional boat.
Drive to the 9th Century Baroli temples to marvel at the architectural brilliance of the Hun rulers.
Hook a Mahseer – the famous king fish as we take you angling on the Chambal River
Enjoy a scenic early morning drive to the Mukundra National Park - great for bird watching!
Take a Jeep safari to explore the cultural life and heritage of Bhainsrorgarh.

Distances from Major Cities and drive time by car (Kilometers / Hours)

Rawatbhata: 7 ms (Nearest Town)

Kota: 50 Kms/ 1.15 hour (Nearest Rail Head & Airport – Currently No Flights Operating)

Bundi: 90 Kms/ 1.45 hours Via Kota - Rawatbhata

Chittorgarh: 125 Kms/ 2 hours (District H Q)

Sawaimadhopur (Ranthambore National Park): 180 kms/ 4 hours

Bhilwara: 150 Kms/ 3 hours via Chittorgarh - Bassi - Katunda - Singoli

Udaipur: 235 kms/ 4 hours (Airport: 200Kms) via Chittorgarh - Bassi - Parsoli - Katunda – Singoli (Udaipur Airport to Bhainsrorgarh: 3 hrs)

Jaipur: 300 kms/ 6 hours (NH 12) via Tonk - Deoli - Bundi - Kota (SH 33) - Rawatbhata

Shivpuri: 300 Kms / 5 hours (NH 76) via Shahbad - Baran - Kota - (SH 33) - Rawatbhata


Jodhpur: 425 Kms - 8 hours via Beawar - Mangliawas - Nasirabad - Deoli - Bundi – Kota (SH 33) - Rawatbhata


Ahmedabad: 500 kms/ 8 Hours (NH 8) via Udaipur (NH 76) - Chittorgarh - Bassi - Parsoli - Katunda - (Take MDR 8) - Singoli (20 Kms M.P but no Tax barriers)

Indore: 370 Kms/ 8 hours (SH 27) via Ujjain - Agar - Susner - Jhalawar – Kota - Rawatbhata or Via: Lebad – Ratlam – Mandsaur – Neemach 400 Kms : 7 Hrs (NH 79)

Ujjain: 320 Kms/ 7 Hours (SH 27) Hours via Agar - Jhalawar - Dhabadeh (Turn left towards Chechat on MDR 8) - Rudha Kheda - Dhawad Kala - Rawatbhata or Via Neemach - Mandsaur - Ratlam - Badnavar 370 Kms/ 6 hrs

Delhi: 550 Kms/ 10 hours by car via Jaipur - Tonk - Deoli - Bundi - Kota or via - Gurgaon - Sohna - Alwar - Sikandara - Dausa - Lalsot – Sawai Madhopur - Lakheri - Kota


Distances from other Heritage Hotels & Camps in the Region:

Bassi Fort: 95 Kms/ 1.45 hours via Parsoli - Katonda - Singoli

Castle Bijaipur: 100 Kms/ 1.45 hours via Parsoli -Katonda - Singoli

Shahpura Bagh: 200 Kms/ 4 hours via Chittorgarh - Bassi -Parsoli - Katonda - Singoli
Deogarh Mahal: 250 Kms/ 5 hours via Bhilwara - Chittorgarh – Bassi - Katunda - Singoli

Chatra Sagar (Nimaj): 300 Kms/ 6 hours via Beawar - Nasirabad - Kekri - Deoli - Bundi - Kota
Ramathra Fort: 265 Kms/ Via Sawai Madhopur - Kota