IndiaRamathraDeep in the Rajasthani countryside, between Bharatpur’s Bird Sanctuary and the Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, lies Ramathra Fort. India is bristling with old forts and royal palaces, relics of an age when the entire country was a patchwork of kingdoms and princely states. Today, many of these old piles have been transformed into heritage hotels, and few have done it better than the Ramathra. Overview Trip ideas Experiences Regions Best time to visit Accommodation Back to all places in North India, Delhi & Rajasthan Built over 350 years ago, on a hill overlooking Kalisil Lake and the Daang Plateau, Ramathra still belongs to the descendants of its original founders today. Ravi and Gitanjali converted the fort themselves, complete with manicured gardens, antique furniture and a bar atop the fort walls, overlooking the lake. They’re responsible not just for the luxurious, old-world atmosphere of the property, but for the curated programme of excursions, which make the most of the nature and culture of the surrounding region.Like all of our favourite places in India, Ramathra is about the whole experience, not just the setting (though the setting is pretty unbeatable). It’s about getting out into the countryside, farms and villages with a local guide. It’s about taking a boat ride at sunset to Kalisil Dam, or joining your hosts for a birdwatching walk around the lake. It’s about lounging in a daybed on the fort’s ramparts, or learning how to cook over a wood fire chulla.Totally beautiful, steeped in history, and culturally immersive: this is the perfect place to relax, unwind, and soak up a bit of rural India. Other destinations in this region India AgraThe home of the Taj Mahal, Agra represents the pinnacle of the Mughal Empire’s architectural achievements. India Amritsar (Punjab)One of India’s friendliest cities and the holiest site in Sikhism, with its hallowed Golden Temple and delightful maze of old havelis, bazaars & courtyards. India ChambalChambal is fascinating: tales of outlaws, river safaris, camel treks to ruined cities and villages full of haveli mansions — all totally under the tourist radar. India ChandigarhPurpose-built in the wake of Independence, Punjab’s capital is a yin-yang experience: Brutalist architectural masterpiece meets exuberant, surrealist art garden. India ChanoudStay at one of India’s most beautiful heritage properties and let the Singh family introduce you to their home, countryside and local community. India DelhiWhere do we even begin? Mughal monuments and British-colonial buildings are only the start: India’s capital is a whole world contained inside a single city. India DeogarhExperience the rhythms of rural Rajasthan in this unassuming town, where the descendents of Deogarh royalty welcome guests to their home. India JaipurCome for the flamboyant pink architecture; stay for the craft workshops, market-hopping, and non-stop street life. Jaipur earns its place in the Golden Triangle. India JaisalmerJaisalmer belongs in the pages of Arabian Nights, with its ridgetop fort, medieval market atmosphere, and desert surroundings. India JawaiJawai is known for the peaceful coexistence of humans and nature: wild leopards living alongside Rabari herders in a wild, rugged and beautiful landscape. India JodhpurThe ‘blue city’ is one of Rajasthan’s most easygoing and enjoyable, with a dramatic desert setting and one of India’s most magnificent forts. India LucknowLucknow is one of India’s best-kept secrets. History, beauty, charm and culture for days — it’s up there with any city in Rajasthan, even Jaipur. Load More