Saturday, January 7, 2012

Eternal Beauty of Fort Unchagaon

If you really want to enjoy a good time with your family or an intriguing time alone; the Fort Unchagaon, a famous royal hotel, will sweep you off your feet for sure. Situated at Western Uttar Pradesh in India, the Fort Unchagaon is a living witness of ancient valor and glamour. The Jat rulers of Unchagaon initially came from Pilana in Rajasthan in the 1740s. The Fort Unchagaon came into the possession of the present Jat family in 1859 by chance while the original Rajput zamindar owner had lost it during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. The original fort was made of mud. The walls were later replaced by bricks and the interior totally renovated during the `1930s to its present colonial state. Today, the Fort Unchagaon is absolutely bewitching and beautiful.

The Fort Unchagaon is just an hour's drive away from Garh Mukteshwar, and at the centre between Agra-Corbett and Agra-Haridwar. It is a 3-hours drive away from Delhi. The nearest airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, while the nearest railhead is Hapur 48 miles away. The Fort Unchagaon is well linked by road from Delhi and other centres of tourist attraction in North India. Unchagaon is famous not only for the Heritage Hotel, Fort Unchagaon, but it is also known for the wonderful fort and the colourful Saturday bazaar.

Fort Unchagaon once used to be the private residence of a prince and is now a marvel to behold. The Heritage Hotel is unique with a dcor that exudes aristocracy. The Surya Mahal has an imposing white faade that is encircled with well-manicured lawns and flower beds. The ancient temple of Amantika Devi, Gangetic Dolphins, folk and cultural performances and the nearby Corbett Tiger Reserve are all added attractions when one visits the area. The Heritage Hotel, Fort Unchagaon is a fine blend of Indian and colonial influences in its architecture. The hotel has every conceivable amenity and will make an excellent weekend getaway for all those that cherish the good old Zamindari way of life.

Fort Unchagaon houses 23 double rooms and suites representing a wonderful mix of the conventional and contemporary. The hotel also brag of offering multi-culinary delicacies in its restaurants while for recreation one can choose the pitch & putt golf course, horse riding, billiards, squash or badminton.