Kuchaman Fort
Hotel
The Kuchaman Fort is situated on the top of a hill like an eagle's
nest. It has many tales to tell. The Kuchaman City controlled the
salt trade as far as back as 1250 years ago. For this purpose, Gujjar
Pratihara Dynasty had constructed part of the Kuchaman Fort during
760 A.D. They controlled of the salt producing areas that starts from
Kuchaman and extend up to the salt lake of Sambhar.
After the fall of the Gurjar Pratihara Dynasty in 960 A.D., the Chauhans
ruled the area and were followed by the Gaur rulers.
After the fall of the Gaur rulers, the Rathores became the rulers
of this area. Actually, the Rathores got possession of this area only
after a war with the Gaurs. The Rathores ruled this area from 1724
A.D. onwards till independence of India and the merger of the erstwhile
Princely States.
Kuchaman Fort with its high and massive ramparts, 32 bastions, 10
gates and various defenses is a formidable Fort unique in its architecture.
For its water management and storage schemes. Kuchaman Fort had several
underground and over ground tanks that exist even today. The underground
hideouts, secret escape routes, dungeons and the ancient flourmill
are truly exceptional and can be seen only at this exquisite Fort
of Kuchaman.
The Kuchaman Fort has been restored back to its past glory, thanks
to the great efforts of the direct descendant of the former Rathore
Rulers, Ranjit Singh Rathore. The restoration process required not
only ample time and money, but also great precision and skill in planning,
without disturbing the originality of this Ancient Architectural wonder.
It required "travelling back in time", conceptualizing the
ambience of the "havelies" and forts of those times. The
work involved using the same ingredients that were used by the masons
centuries ago. The descendants of the masons and artisans who had
built the Kuchaman Fort still live in and around the city of Kuchaman
and are known as "Kumawats". Due to lack of any demand for
their skills and patronage in the few decades, they had to emigrate
to other regions and change their profession for earning their bread
and butter.
Access
Jodhpur Airport: 130 km
Kuchaman Railway Station : 10 km
Kuchaman Bus Stand : 05 km
Restaurant & Bar
Restaurant: Mouth-watering treat of Rajasthani cuisine ranging
from desert specialties to royal delicacies, in addition to Indian
/ Continental dishes.
Bar: Available.
Room Facilities
Attached Bath with Running Hot & Cold Water, Telephone, Television
Hotel Facilities & Services
Shopping Arcade, Conference Hall, Heated Swimming Pool, Jaccuzi, Steam
Bath/ Sauna, Ayurvedic Massage, Horse, Camel and Jeep Safaris, Money
Exchange, Safe Deposit Vault, Doctor on Call |
