14th-century fort hotel with luxe spa, yoga, pools, dining
Six Senses Fort Barwara, Chauth Ka Barwara, Rajasthan 322702, India Get directions
"If wellness tops your New Year’s resolutions, why not get a head start in grand style? At Six Senses Fort Barwara, you can begin 2025 with a tailored wellness programme — think yoga, detox, and more — designed to align with your goals. The 30,000-square-foot Six Senses Spa and fitness centre are housed in the former women's palace and temple complex, a majestic 14th-century fort once home to Rajasthani royals. Immersed in heritage and tranquility, it’s the perfect setting for a truly rejuvenating start to the year." - Faye Bradley
"A sustainability-driven hotel in a 14th-century fort, offering activities like safaris in Ranthambore National Park, heritage walks, and Temple Puja ceremonies." - Faye Bradley
"The combination of Six Senses and a spectacularly fortified 14th-century palace results in a degree of luxury that would be almost comical, were it not for the sheer gravity of this majestic setting." - MICHELIN Guide
"Give your loved one the royal treatment at this 14th-century fort turned 48-suite hotel. Commanding a hilltop perch above Barwara Lake, the thoughtfully restored complex channels the glamor of a bygone era. Splurge on the Raja Man Singh Pool Suite, which features a pool and garden enclosed within a turret and views of the Chauth ka Barwara Mandir Temple and the Aravali hills. There are daily wellness activities like sunrise yoga and traditional puja ceremonies at sunset. But for the ultimate indulgence, retreat to the 30,000-square-foot spa for stress-relieving shirodhara treatments and cutting-edge biohacking therapies."
"Housed in a restored 14th-century Rajasthan fort, this 48-suite property centers sustainability within its decade-long restoration—featuring hidden solar panels and rainwater collection—and combines Rajasthani heritage elements like jharokas with modern courtyards. The vast spa occupies the former Zenana Mahal and blends Ayurvedic and other traditions, while on-property experiences include tiger-spotting excursions, guided walks, mountain biking, cooking classes, and Earth Lab workshops with local artisans." - Kathryn Romeyn
