Ahilya Fort

Rooms at Ahilya Fort are thoughtfully designed with private bathrooms and features like bay windows offering views down over the Narmada River. The Princely category includes romantic accommodations, with select options providing additional reading alcoves and terraces. Many rooms are named for local flora and maintain 18th-century decor elements.

Dining at Ahilya Fort is orchestrated by Prince Richard, serving a fixed menu that incorporates produce from the hotel's organic garden. Meals are served at various picturesque locations, including the mandap sitout overlooking the river. The typical culinary offering features traditional thaali dinners using regional recipes.

Leisure activities include a large pool, a petanque court with 18th-century cannon balls, and spa treatments featuring traditional Nimadi massages. Children can engage in outdoor experiences at Baccha Bagh, learning local craft traditions. The property also offers guided village walks, boating on the Narmada, and traditional yoga sessions.

Ahilya Fort emphasizes unique local experiences, including watching daily rituals performed by Brahmins and subsidized pilgrim stays. The nearest railway station is Indore, with a two-hour drive to the hotel. Notable nearby sites include the Ahilyeshwar Temple and the 15th-century fortified city of Mandu, a short drive away.