Kuchaman Fort
Kuchaman located in Rajasthan's Nagaur district is a silent city that is famous for the Kuchaman fort which stands tall on a 1000ft high cliff.
Perched at a height of 300 metres atop a cliff, the Kuchaman fort in Nagaur district of Rajasthan is clearly the biggest attraction in the city of Kuchaman. This fort was constructed back in the 9th century by the Rathore ruler Thakur Zalim Singh. Surrounded by 32 bastions, the fort has ten big gates that allow entrance into the fort from different sides. This fort which once housed the entire city of Kuchaman within its boundaries has now been transformed into a luxurious heritage hotel for tourists. The Kuchaman Fort has also served as shooting spot for Bollywood movies, such as Jodha Akbar and Drona. Original inlays made of semi-precious stones and glass, motifs and flowers in gold and natural colours decorate the inner walls and pillars of this magnificent fort. The long balconies, hanging terraces and the popular miniature paintings of the Rathore clan are among the main highlights of this royal establishment.
Kuchaman Fort Heritage Hotel
The Royal Family of Kuchaman Fort and care taker of this Kuchaman Fort, made a Heritage Hotel inside this Kuchaman Fort for the tourist and foreigner visitors, you can stay in this Kuchaman Fort by paying same amount of money, as this was a royal palace before some time so you can feel like that.
Architecture of Kuchaman Fort
The outer fort walls are carved with murals and miniature paintings. There are 10 entrance gates opening from various sides of the fort with 32 bastions guarding the entire fortification. All the entrance doors are richly carved with two bastions on each side. Guards used to be on duty 24x7 with proper arms. During the earlier days, the entire Kuchaman city was inside the fort walls with desert on the outer area. At present times the city has stretched much beyond the fort walls and is quite populated.
The interior walls of the fort complex showcase the original inlay works of semi precious stones and gold. The colours used to do these decorations were so rich, that it enhances the beauty of the place. It is impossible to understand that these colours were all made from natural dried flowers. Each room has got beautiful carved works on their ceilings. The main hall or the Darbar-e-Khas has got all the Rathore rulers’ portraits painted on the ceiling.
There are wonderful frescos and gild artworks of flowers and motifs on the walls and pillars of the fort. Tourists can observe some ancient Hindu mythological stories beautifully drawn at different region. A typical form of miniature painting had remained the main form of art for the Rathore clan. There are long balconies and hanging terraces present, which portrays architectural brilliance of the then era. The fort area has got a separate Sheesh Mahal or glass palace. The entire structure is covered with glasses of various size and length.
Reasons to Visit
Kuchaman is an experiential fort stay (1200-year-old Kuchaman Fort) at 105 km northeast of Ajmer in Nagaur dist.
Kuchaman Fort's formidable ramparts, innumerable terraces, balconies, and viewing points along with its rich and interesting history, makes it a great heritage getaway.
Kuchaman heritage hotel rises some 1000 feet from the entrance with several levels overlooking the Kuchaman City.
