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A fort you explore,
not a hotel you book.
Since long before its first guest
For nearly three hundred years, Fort Unchagaon has been home to generations of the royal family. Its rooms and courtyards still carry traces of that life, from the Raja's court and ceremonial spaces to hunting memorabilia, family keepsakes and stories that continue to unfold today.
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01 — Heritage & History
Centuries, not chapters
The history of Fort Unchagaon is best discovered through the spaces that remain: royal courts, hunting rooms, family quarters and courtyards, each revealing a different part of the life once lived here.
Nearly 300 years ago
Fort Unchagaon becomes home to generations of the royal family.
The Royal Years
The fort's courtyards, Diwan Khana and private rooms became the setting for court, ceremonies, celebrations and everyday life.
1952
The abolition of Zamindari brought an end to the system under which the Raja held court and dispensed justice.
Now
A family home for generations, Fort Unchagaon now opens its doors as a heritage stay, inviting guests to experience its spaces and stories for themselves.
02 — The Living Rooms
Exhibits, not amenities
Every common space has something to discover, from tigers hunted by generations of the family and vintage Air India memorabilia to the room where the Raja once held court. Drag to wander through.
THE FORMAL DRAWING ROOM
The Tiger Room
THE ROYAL COURT
The Diwan Khana
THE HUNT REMEMBERED
The Hog & Horse Room
AN UNEXPECTED COLLECTION
The Air India Room
OPEN TO THE SKY
The Dancing Courtyard
MEHFIL DINING
Mehfil Dining
ROYAL DINING
Royal Dining
Every room is a chapter of the same long story.
From royal courts and hunting rooms to family spaces and unexpected discoveries, every corner of the fort reveals another part of its story.
03 — Stay
22 rooms.
No two alike.
Stay within the historic fort, where every room has its own character and the stories of the family are never far away.
Chand Mahal
The moon-palace room
Jal Mahal
The water-palace room
Raj Mahal
The royal chamber
Gulab Mahal
The rose-palace room
Zenana Mahal
The queen's-quarters room
Sheesh Mahal
The mirror-palace room
Nehru Mahal
Framed in family history
04 — Experiences
Living the fort
Some of Unchagaon's best experiences begin simply by exploring the fort, discovering its spaces, stories and details along the way.
Audio Tour
Scan, press play and explore the fort at your own pace, with its stories unfolding as you move from one space to the next.
Fort Tour
Explore the rooms, courtyards and hidden corners of Fort Unchagaon, with the stories behind the spaces.
Candlelight Dinner
A private dinner by candlelight, set within the historic surroundings of the fort.
Heritage Walks
Walk through the fort and discover the spaces, objects and traditions that have shaped life at Unchagaon.
Pottery & Culture
Get hands-on with pottery and discover a craft rooted in the local culture.
Royal Dinner
Dine within the fort with a meal inspired by its royal setting and history.
Sunset Point
Find your way to the fort's sunset point and watch the day draw to a close.
A Seclude home
Bring the whole family — paws included
Unchagaon is pet-friendly, so your four-legged companions can explore the fort and its open spaces with you.
Guest Reviews
What guests are saying
05 — Weddings
A royal wedding,
reimagined
Courtyards, gardens and the historic Diwan Khana come together for celebrations within a fort that has hosted generations of royal life.
06 — Journal
Stories from the fort
Mehfil Dining
The table that survived 1857
A marble table gifted by the Mughal Emperor to Nawab Walidad Khan, which eventually found its way to Unchagaon.
The Air India Room
Why there's an Air India room in a fort
The story behind Unchagaon's unexpected Air India connection and the vintage memorabilia that remains today.
Hog & Horse Room
The sport of pig-sticking
The fast and dangerous sport of hunting wild boar on horseback, remembered through the family's equipment and Snaffles' sketches.
The Diwan Khana
Where a Raja's court once sat
The room where the Raja held court, and where Rupendra Pal Singh's ceremony as the next Raja took place.
Billiards Room
From England to Unchagaon
The story of an old cot, a Shimla hotelier, an English nanny and a surprising connection to filmmaker David Lean.
Sun Room
The silver Rolls-Royce
A silver Rolls-Royce, a royal dowry and Maharaja Kishan Singh of Bharatpur.
Plan your visit
Guides to Fort Unchagaon
Weddings
Destination Weddings Near Delhi
A heritage fort near Delhi for intimate, multi-day celebrations — spaces for 30 to 200 guests.
Day trips & getaways
Best Places to Visit Near Delhi
A heritage day trip or weekend escape — the audio tour, activities and places nearby.
Pet-friendly
Pet-Friendly Resorts Near Delhi
19 acres for your dog to roam, plus resident fort dogs Rocky and Rani.
The final chapter
Come and keep house
with the fort
Stay within the fort, explore its rooms and courtyards, and discover the stories that make Unchagaon unlike any other stay.