Ahilya Fort - Madhya Pradesh
Timeless. Maheshwar, the city on the banks of the sacred Narmada and its perched beauty, Ahilya Fort are the true personification of the word.
Lovingly restored by Prince Richard Holkar, this 300-year-old Fort could be a perfect epic drama with the history, location, and characters. And, the lead is the materne of the house, Kunta Bai.
The fort is aesthetically laid out with a gorgeous pool & lush gardens and, 18 tastefully designed rooms, each different from the other. If you want to encounter old India at its best, then Maheshwar fits the bill.
Things to do
Hear the sleepy town of Maheshwar wake up every day to the chant of mantras, and rituals and stroll through the ghats as you see the daily life unfolds.
Take an excursion to the hinterland, the historic town of Mandu replete with palaces, mosques, and cenotaphs.
Appreciate a magical sunset boat trip to the centre of the Earth, the Baneshwar temple in the middle of the river on a hand-pooled boat.
Experience the lineage and finesse of the Maheshwari textile at the workshop of Rehwa Society with traditional wooden handlooms and dye houses.
Indore airport is a 2-hour drive from Maheshwar.
It's well connected by air to major cities in India including Delhi and Mumbai.
