Alila Fort alias Bishangarh Fort is a 230-year-old fort on top of the only granite hill in the Aravalli Range of mountains at Bishangarh in Rajasthan, India. It is situated near Jaipur city. The fort and the palace have now been converted into a luxury heritage hotel named Alila Fort Bishangarh. There are 59 suite rooms in this heritage hotel. The hotel is the fusion of its grand majesty with its well-preserved history and modernity.

This photo of Alila Fort Bishangarh is courtesy of TripAdvisor

This ancient fort was built in Jaipur Gharana architecture (a combination of Rajput and Mughal architecture styles). The Shahpura and Shekhawat royal families which built this fort, owed their allegiance to the Jaipur royal family.

This warrior fort is spread over an area of 100,000 square feet. 30,000 square feet is covered with Rajasthani marble, while the rest is covered with local sandstone. Royal residences and soldier’s quarters have all been renovated, keeping in mind the historical value of the buildings.

This fort has never seen any war.

The Palace Hotel is available for weddings and meetings.

How Do I Go to Alila Fort Bishangarh, the Heritage Palace Hotel?

Alila Fort Bishangarh is in the Jaipur district. This Fort is six kilometers off National Highway 8 (Delhi-Jaipur National Highway) at Manoharpur in Bishangarh Village.  It takes around 1 hour to reach the fort from Jaipur airport, approximately 60 kilometers.

Hawa Mahal Jaipur Palace is around 57 kilometers away from this palatial hotel.  Amber Palace Jaipur is about 49 kilometers from the Palace Hotel at Bishangarh.

New Delhi International Airport is at a distance of around 180 kilometers from Bishangarh Fort alias Alila Fort.  Agra Taj Mahal is situated around 260 kilometers from Bishangarh Fort Hotel. Fatehpur Sikri is 221 kilometers from this heritage palace hotel, Alila Fort Bishangarh.