Fort Barli

Staying at Fort Barli was one of the absolute highlights of our time in India. The fort itself is beautiful - full of character and history - and set in the middle of a peaceful, authentic village. The rooms were huge and comfortable, and everything about the place just felt relaxed and welcoming. The owners and staff were so kind and hospitable - we really felt at home. What made it truly memorable though was the chance to experience real village life. We were invited into the local school to watch morning assembly, and later took a bullock cart ride through the entire village. It was such a unique way to see how people live and go about their day - we loved chatting with locals ***** the way. If you’re looking for something a bit off the beaten track, away from the crowds, and full of charm, we’d absolutely recommend staying here. It was peaceful, authentic, and just a really special experience we’ll never forget.

Have you ever wanted to stay in an Indian fort? This is the hotel for you. It is a little out of the way but worth the drive. The fort has been beautifully turned into a boutique hotel with 8 bedrooms. The set menu is tremendous am Indian menu in one hit. The meal was just as I hoped traditional menu without the burning sensation. I tasted and enjoyed everyone of the numerous dishes. The room we had were the queen's quarters. A courtyard a bedroom a bathroom and a living room. A palace inside a fort.

Hotel Fort Barli is an extraordinary luxury hotel in the Ajmar district of Rajasthan, India. It is situated in an ultra rural area where one is most certainly “far from the madding crowd”. The term “Fort” is a most apt description - the building has been in the family for 16 generations and has been recently refurbished & modernised, whilst retaining all of the features & charm of the original building. The owner (& wife) are charming & warmly greet new guests; the staff are courteous and efficient; the rooms are exquisite; the food is excellent & the hotel offers all manner of activities - including spa treatment, as well as a small infinity pool.

We stayed 2 nights on our way from Jaipur to Udaipur. The building is fascinating dating back to 1675. It has been beautifully renovated and we were treated to a fort tour where we heard about its history . The fort has a small swimming pool ( a little chilly but good for cooling off) The staff and owner were lovely and could not have been more helpful. We enjoyed the breakfasts and dinners. It was good to wander into the village and see something of rural India. The people were very friendly. The staff are from the village. We also had an ox cart tour around the village. Our room was very comfortable with several areas and the fort has several courtyards to relax in. There is a very friendly French bulldog who takes her meeting and greeting duties very seriously.!Would definitely recommend as a place to relax between cities.

Beautiful restored fort in rural Barli. Lovely room/suite and very good food. We did a bird watching trip into the local countryside with a knowledgeable guide from the hotel and saw lots of different birds. It was cold when we were there but the garden and pool looked lovely for the warmer weather.

Beautifully restored Fort in a rural village. Lovely bedroom and bathroom. Very interesting tour of the Fort is available. Delicious food for dinner and breakfast. Service was excellent and all staff very helpful and hospitable. A great place for a break in our journey.