Surajgarh Fort
Shekhwati, Rajasthan.
The town of Surajgarh in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan derives its name from the 18th century fortified Palace SURAJGARH. The name literally means "The Castle of The Sun". This 4 acre fortified palace is being lovingly restored to give our guests the experience of living like a Maharaja.

Established in 1780 by Shekhawat Suraj Mal, ruler of the Jhunjhunu thikana, the township of Surajgarh came up with the construction of the fort, for the construction of the fort not only offered employment to the people from the neighboring villages, but after its completion also offered a safe sanctuary from marauding bandits and invading armies.
 
 
The frescoes for which Surajgarh and Shekhawati are famous owe their existence to the many travelers who came through this region, bringing along with them stories of the lands far away, the local populace started to decorate their homes with frescoes of the tales told by the travelers and from scenes from the Bhagvad Gita, Ramayana and Mahabharata. The materials used for painting the frescoes were crushed cowrie shells, lime and vegetable dyes which were produced locally. The cowrie shells were used as currency at one time, but since the chipped and broken shells had no value, they were crushed to produce a water resistant base for the frescoes.

The Fort is managed by Tikaraj Aishwarya Katoch and Tikarani Shailija. Tikaraj Aishwarya is the son of Princess of Jodhpur and Maharaja of Kangra. Tikarani Shailija is the eldest daughter of the Maharaja of Sailana, Sailana is famed for India’s finest cuisine and Tikarani Shailija’s grandfather has written a popular cookery book called Maharaja Sailana’s Cookery Delights.
 

Accommodation

13 suites + 8 deluxe rooms with attached modern bathrooms, television, air conditioning and EPBX. Dining Hall serving Indian, Continental, Rajasthani and traditional Sailana recipes. 30 seater conference hall with Wi-Fi facilities. 100% power backup. Traditional sit down chowki dinner in the courtyard. Puppet shows and Rajasthani Folk Performers. Swimming Pool. Village Haat. Horse and Camel Rides.
 

 
Painted Havelis - Shekhawati is popularly known as an open air art gallery and Surajagrh is at the heart of it and boasts of many havelis. Walking and camel cart tours are organized to the havelis. The Marwari traders accumulated enormous wealth in their trade of rice, opium, cotton, spices and textiles. The wealth was usually reinvested or sent back home for their families. The affluent marwari families tried to outdo the other in the size and quality of their mansions, giving birth to fine and colourful architecture in the desert region where it was least expected.

Lime plaster formed the fine layer on the walls where painting was done. While the plaster was damp, outline and filling of colour was done, bonding it for time immemorial.
 

 
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* Surajgarh Fort - Shekhawati, Rajasthan
* Bundelkhand Riverside - Orchha, M.P.
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* Ken River Lodge - Panna Tiger Reserve, M.P
* Kings Lodge - Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, M.P.
* Tree House Hideaway - Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
 

Getting There

By Road
It is 180 km from Delhi by road. It is picturesque drive on an excellent road taking you past mustard fields and small villages. You could approach Surajgarh from New Rohtak Road or the Jaipur Highway.
It is also an excellent stopover for lunch when heading towards Bikaner from Delhi or on the return. Fort Surajgarh is the nearest Heritage hotel in the Shekhawati area of Rajasthan.
Packages
1st October 2009 – 31st March 2010

2Nights / 3Days Package:
Deluxe AC Double room: Rs 7000/- per couple
Deluxe AC Single room: Rs 6000/- per couple
Standard AC Double Suite : Rs.8000/- per couple
Standard AC Single Suite : Rs 7000/- per couple .
Deluxe AC Double Suite : Rs.9000/- per couple
Deluxe AC Single Suite : Rs.8000/- per couple

Includes: Welcome drink and authentic Rajasthani Chowki meal, Includes Multi – cuisine meals, Camel Cart ride to painted Shekhwati Havelis, Bawri (step well) and the countryside with the picnic Hammer. Evening with Rajasthani singers and dancers Swimming Pool, Games and Activities. Packages Inclusive of all Taxes, Extension available on Pro-rata Basis.

Important Notice
A) Children below 5 Years complimentary in the same room.
B) Children between 5 – 15 years at 25% the cost of the double package in the same room.
C) Above 15 years at 40% the cost of the double Package in the same room.
D) Entries to the Monuments on Actual.
E) 100% Advance payment at the time of booking.
F) Extension available on Pro-rata basis.
G) No adjustments or refunds in case of not availing any facility from the package.
   
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