The exquisite Fort Barli is located about 75 kilometres from Ajmer in Rajasthan. This 340 year old fort’s architecture is apt for photography and we fell in love with it’s tight staircases and alleyways. Although you can read more about Fort Barli on our blog as our Editor Sudipto De and Travel photographer Snigdha Bhowmick reviewed the property, this slideshow is just a visual treat for your eyes.
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- Located in the sleepy hamlet of Barli, this 17th century fort is a throwback to the might of the Rajputana royalty
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- The lower part used to house the stables of the royalty.
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- Built in 1675 by Raja Moti Singh from the royal family of Jodhpur, Fort Barli is now in the hands of the 16th generation of the Rathod family. The fort and the village stand frozen in time as the world speeds by on it’s own merry way
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- The opulent luxuries at the Fort Barli offer you a chance to feel like royalty without it’s stresses. The strong built walls hold stories of Rajputana valour while a collection of photographs on the walls gives you an insight into the most recent history of the family.
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- The rooms of this exquisite fort will regale with colours and tit bits from the Rajputana culture.
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- The rooms are unlike other hotels. They are very ornately decorated to make you feel in the lap of luxury
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- This section of the fort houses some of the strongest walls that you’ll ever see
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- With hardwood furniture and colours of red and saffron dominating the frame, your stay at Fort Barli will always remain colourful
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- Relax as the time swirls by. Slow travel at it’s best
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- Relax yourself on this soft bed as you stop worrying about your job.
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- The lights streams through every nook and crevice of the fort lighting it up in a picturesque setting.
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- There are knick knacks from all over Rajasthan.
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- A traditional astrologer looks into your future with a computer.
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- A Bullock cart ride across the village Barli totally immerses you into the village settings.
