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AHILYA FORT
The majestic 250 year old
Ahilya Fort, with just 14 bedrooms, sits on the edge of a cliff, high above
the Narmada River, surrounded by the beautiful and unexploited town of Maheshwar.
The views over the river and ghats are exceptional. One of India's most
sacred rivers, the Narmada is the lifeblood of the area. Replete with myth
and legend, Ahilya Fort offers guests a rare chance to get off the tourist
trail and an abundance of things to see and do. With the fabulous, deserted
city of Mandu nearby and the famed island temple of Omkareshwar even closer,
this is a place at which to spend time and relax but from where you can
also explore the area, undisturbed by other tourists. One may even spend
a couple of hugely romantic nights camping under the stars, in your personal,
luxurious, portable tented camp which follows you as you cruise downriver.
The architecture is outstanding and a stroll down through the town to the
ghats is a must, seeing the renowned workshops of the Rewa Society, whose
lady handloom weavers produce some of the finest saris and cloth in all
India. Being a gourmet himself, your host, Prince Shivaji Rao Holkar, has
the highest standards and the food here is delicious and principally organic
from his own vegetable garden. It's also all inclusive so, once here, you
pay for nothing – be it food, alcohol, massages, local excursions
or e-mail! The pool is lovely; terraces and shady areas abound; meals are
taken in different areas of the fort; and the charming rooms and tents have
superb views, balconies or gardens. A boat trip at sundown is something
you will never forget. Sit back whilst being rowed past temples and offered
refreshing drinks and a delicious dinner. Watch the reflections on the river
and extraordinary moon shadows as the moon emerges – an extraordinary
experience. Truly a memorable place where you are transported back in time
and where one could spend days or weeks!
ACCESS: is by air to Indore from Bhopal, Delhi or Bombay, followed by a 2 - 3 hour drive. Alternatively drive from Mandu, Dhar, Mhow or Omkareshwar.
RESERVATIONS: For reservations please contact your tour operator, your local travel agent, or the hotel direct.
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