Fort Barli, Barli
Fort Barli is a 16th–17th century fort in Barli that has been restored and opened as a small luxury heritage hotel, with only a handful of individually designed rooms and suites. The fort keeps its original thick walls, courtyards, jharokhas and frescoed interiors, while adding modern comforts like a pool and well‑equipped bathrooms so that guests can experience history without sacrificing comfort.
The family that owns Fort Barli traces its roots to the Rathore rulers of Marwar, and the story of Barli goes back to the time of Rao Maldeo and the local chiefs who controlled this stretch of countryside. Over the centuries, the fort saw battles, alliances and changes in trade routes, and today many guests hear these stories directly from the hosts during evening conversations on the ramparts or in the courtyards.
Staying at Fort Barli is as much about the village and landscape as it is about the building itself. Typical experiences include bullock‑cart rides through Barli’s lanes, heritage walks to cenotaphs and stepwells with old frescoes, visits to potters and other craftspeople, and birdwatching or sunrise yoga near Lake Dev Sagar. Evenings often feature simple folk music or quiet dinners in candlelit courtyards, which suit the relaxed, rural character of the place rather than a heavy resort-style entertainment schedule.
Barli’s position between Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur means Fort Barli works very well as a stopover: many travellers break their journey here to slow down for a couple of nights, explore a village at an easy pace and then continue towards their next big city. The nearest airport is Kishangarh, around 90–100 kilometres away, while overland connections from Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur can be arranged by private car or as part of a wider escorted tour.
For more information and direct room bookings, you can visit the hotel website: https://www.fortbarli.com/.
To include Barli and Fort Barli in a customised Rajasthan itinerary or to arrange a car and driver between Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Barli, you can contact Rajasthan Tour Trip at:
Email:
enquiry@rajasthantourtrip.com
Phone: +91-7976900625
