Kuchaman Fort, atop a steep hill along what was once an integral Central Asian trade route, was built by the Gujjar Pratihara dynasty as far back as 760 AD. Located in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan is a symbol of Rajasthan's glorious history. Once the seat of great battles, the Kuchaman Fort was known for being an impregnable fort. The five gates of the fort are arranged in a way that is impossible to enter without being attacked from every direction.

Fast Facts about Kuchaman Fort

Accommodation at Kuchaman Fort

The Kuchaman Fort has 34 well appointed rooms, each of which is equipped modern amenities. The rooms have been tastefully furnished to keep in mind the ambience and historicity of the Kuchaman Fort.

The Kuchaman Fort houses a museum of weapons and armor. Most of the collection in the museum is either in gold or silver with floral and geometrical designs. The walls of the palace are decorated with beautiful miniature paintings and murals. The fort also has an underground swimming pool which is temperature controlled. The swimming pool was a part of the Jal Mahal, built for the queens and princesses. The courtyard of the fort is designed like a chessboard and the legend has it that in the olden days, real men would stand as chess pieces.

The hotel arranges for horse and camel safaris to nearby villages and also conducts tours to nearby tourist places.

Dining at Kuchaman Fort

The restaurant at the Kuchaman Fort serves Indian, authentic Rajasthani, Chinese and Continental Cuisine.

Location of Kuchaman Fort

The Kuchaman Fort is 430 kms from New Delhi, 130 kms from Mandawa, 150 kms rom Jaipur, 250 kms from Jodhpur and 200 kms from Bikaner.