Fort Khejarla — Hotel in Khejarla

Fort Khejarla was constructed in early 1611 A.D. for Maharajah Gopal Das Ji, who was granted ‘Jagirs’ (fiefdoms) of Khejarla and nearby villages for his great achievement in war against the Mughals, in honour of his service to the Maharaja of Jodhpur. The Mughal army rolled in to attack the Fort three times. Each time the Fort was destroyed, it was rebuilt.

Khejarla derives its name from the Khejdi Tree that can be found at the village. The tree holds significance in the village as it is believed to have saved the Fort when hit by Mughal cannons. The classic Rajput – Mughal architecture is built on a small hillock and is owned by the Bhati clan of Rajputs. The family of Khejarla has descended from the royal family of Jaisalmer. Maharajah Gopal Das Ji was the youngest son of the royal family of Jaisalmer and moved to Khejarla after being granted the fiefdom of Khejarla.

Khejarla was then one of the most important and flourishing Jagirs of Marwar with 9 Estate Managers, 400 servants, 125 horses, 15 camels, and huge area of land for cultivation. Nobles here enjoyed the highest status amongst the most trusted in the Court of Marwar. The Thakurs of Khejarla were one of the eight feudal lords to the Maharaja of Jodhpur and were known for their heroism, valour, sacrifice, chivalry, and gallantry.

The 16th generation of the royal lineage of Khejarla was Thakur Bhairon Singh Khejarla who was also the first member of the legislature assembly of Rajasthan who was elected from the Bilara constituency after India gained independence from the British Raj. He was elected and remained as MLA from 1952 – 1962. Later he was also elected as the Health Minister of the State of Rajasthan. During the 1950 famine, he made arrangements of grains and drinking water for the public of the State. Moreover, he was very close to erstwhile rulers of Jodhpur - Maharaja Umaid Singh Ji and Maharaja Hanuwant Singh Ji.

Thakur Bhairon Singh Khejarla opened a Research organization to promote the culture and literature of Rajasthan. The Noble family of Khejarla presented 550 books of history and literature to the organization, which did a great job in preserving the literature of Marwar.

The Maharaja died in July 1974 and the present heir, Maharaja Dileep Singh took over him. The Maharaja serves in essence as mayor of the Khejarla village and the surrounding villages. Thakur Dileep Singh waits to tell you more about the momentous deeds of his ancestors who had experienced the Mughal Empire and the British Raj. Take a walk through the 17 generations of history, and get enthralled and fascinated by the never – to – be forgotten experience.

A section of the Fort remains the residence of the royal family and the other section has been altered into one of the best heritage hotels in India and is open to all those who would like to travel down the eras.

The Fort Is Divided Into Four Sections:

Entrance:

The Main Pol or archway gate to the flamboyant Fort was used as a public place with the court, jail, courtyards, and parking lots for bullock carts and horse carriages. The Suraj Pol then leads into the Fort. To respect the Rajput heritage, separate residential suites were built for Male and Female Royal Family Members, both with separa Zenana Mahal (South Block):

Following the arched gate, we enter the Zenana Mahal – the lounge for the Royal Ladies of the house. It has two floors with 19 rooms, suites, courtyard, and terrace with a breathtaking view of all sights. Mardana Mahal (West Block):

Meant for the Royal Male Members of the house – this building consists of 21 rooms, suites of various sizes and aesthetically done décor. The Block has been completely renovated with best of period furniture and most modern amenities. A dining hall, bar, an open garden with fountains are located in this block. Main Courtyard (East Block):

This block has the main Reception, Swimming Pool, Gym, Spa, and Shopping Area.

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Better Mount atop granite boulders, the Khejarla Fort rises like a sunbeam from the desert.

Situated in a rural setting, the 400-year-old, Fort Khejarla offers guests an enlivening experience. The stunning red sandstone monument is a mesmerizing example of the architecture of the Rajputs. The rugged exterior contradicts an inner paradise with a striking blend of art and architecture leaving one with a magnificent aura! The spellbound grandeur of the Fort offers picturesque settings, latticework friezes, and intricate Jharokas that at once transports you back in time to experience the majesty of a long-gone era of valour and chivalry. Better Mount atop granite boulders, the Khejarla Fort rises like a sunbeam from the desert. Situated in a rural setting, the 400-year-old, Fort Khejarla offers guests an enlivening experience. The stunning red sandstone monument is a mesmerizing example of the architecture of the Rajputs. The rugged exterior contradicts an inner paradise with a striking blend of art and architecture leaving one with a magnificent aura! The spellbound grandeur of the Fort offers picturesque settings, latticework friezes, and intricate Jharokas that at once transports you back in time to experience the majesty of a long-gone era of valour and chivalry.

The historic structure amalgamates with the golden tint of the desert ambience and the scenic setting suns in its most vibrant shades giving it a fairy tale appearance. Situated in a quiet and serene setting, Khejarla Fort carries a deep history and offers guests all the charisma and grandeur of an exclusive royal experience.

Leased by Bhandari Heritage Pvt. Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Bhandari Exports, the gates of the majestic Fort Khejarla have now been opened for the tourist wishing to step back in time to share and experience the royal luxury and legacy. Bhandari Heritage Pvt. Ltd. took over the property two years back and meticulously renovated and restored it with modern, contemporary, and luxurious facilities without compromising the heritage touch. A new building has been added in the process and old structures were redesigned. The property has been developed with great care and love by the family.

The unique feature of the family – run hotel is that the hosts and the royal family reside within the Fort. Some of the staff are descendants of the noblemen who served the royal family for generations. Thus, guests are entitled to personalized and intimate service, along with royal pampering. The idea is to provide guests a home away from home.

Blending past elegance with modern day amenities, Fort Khejarla serves as one of the finest heritage hotels in Rajasthan. A stay at the Hotel is guaranteed to be an experience...

Part of our fabulous Golden Triangle trip organised by Mr Karni of Swastik India Journeys which has looked after us superbly throughout our month in India. Providing very knowledgeable tour guides and most importantly our driver ‘Ratan’ expertly taking care of our daily needs and ensuring our journeys were safe and comfortable.||||The hotel was set in lavish grounds with high walls and numerous ancient buildings and beautiful gardens, all with stunning architectural craftsmanship epitomising elegance, stone work and carvings fit for the maharaja himself. The fort provide wonderful views of the countryside and the local township which was a mixture of Hindu and Muslim communities living happily together.||||A key highlight for us was our bedroom which turned to be the old maharaja’s room that was spectacular inside and out. Inside was a massive room, large bed, beautifully decorated, tall ceiling, large bathroom and private tea area and all with good views out..amazing! The outside view from the courtyard to our bedroom was stunning, we had a large frontage that would be fit for any palace with intricate and delicate carvings all in a reddish pink sandstone. Probably the best room with history that we have ever stayed in, so lucky.||||The hotel had a beautiful pool that we used and a spa where we had a massage and if we had arrived a little early could have us the sauna etc. ||||We ate outside in the gardens and were not disappointed by the food which was a good choice buffet in the evening and again for breakfast, that set us up for the day. The service was of a high standard and made us very welcome.||||Just after arrival we undertook a jeep safari around the local area and were pleasantly surprised by the amount of wildlife we saw including owls, antelope, gazelle and Nilgai the blue bull. Along with a visit to Besardemantra temple to watch sunset over the beautiful countryside.||||We stayed here for one night but wish we could have stayed longer, a real getaway retreat. Overall the hotel and staff were excellent making us feel very special and I recommend your get you tour agent to book you in for a great experience in a wonderful castle fort. We loved the everything and would eagerly stay again, what an...