About this hotel
General information
Six Senses Fort Barwara occupies a 14th-century fort above a lake in the village of Barwara, surrounded by mustard fields, farmland and the rugged hills of Rajasthan. Two palaces and two temples survive within the walls; across the water a temple sits high on a hill, and the palace domes rise above the fields. The restoration used traditional Rajasthani building techniques, with rainwater tanks and solar panels worked quietly into the historic masonry.
There are 48 suites in a contemporary Rajasthani style, where old walls meet discreet technology and unexpected artwork. Each guest is looked after by a GEM (Guest Experience Maker), who shapes the day from a dawn safari to dinner on the ramparts. Only native plants are used in the grounds, the forest to the east is being rewilded, and the lake is cared for together with the village. The resort is open all year: the cool Rajasthani winter runs from October to April, the hot summer from May to September.
Location
The fort stands in the village of Barwara in Rajasthan, 30 minutes by road from Ranthambore National Park and Sawai Madhopur railway station. Jaipur is 2.5 hours away by car and Delhi's international airport about four hours; the flight from Delhi to Jaipur takes 40 minutes and the train from Delhi to Sawai Madhopur three and a half hours. A host meets guests at Jaipur airport for the drive in a hybrid SUV with Wi-Fi and refreshments, while arrivals at Sawai Madhopur station travel on in an electric SUV; transfers are arranged in advance at an extra charge. Private charter planes or helicopters from Delhi can be organised for groups of four to six.
Spa
Six Senses Spa and its fitness centre fill 2,800 m² of historic buildings within the walls. There is one single treatment room, three couples' suites and two Ayurveda rooms, along with a meditation hall, an aerial yoga pavilion, a nail bar, a boutique, steam room, sauna, tepidarium, Swedana herbal steam, a cool pool and a still pool; the wet facilities are complimentary for guests aged 16 and over. The menu runs from the Sleep, Discover Yoga, Fitness and Ayurvedic Rejuvenation programmes to skin analysis, compression therapy, a gong and singing-bowl sound journey and the Tiger's Eye massage, which works with the crystal alongside stretches and breathwork. At the Alchemy Bar guests blend their own scrubs and masks from local oils, clays and herbs.
Sports & leisure
- Morning or afternoon jeep safaris in Ranthambore National Park with naturalists, in search of wild tigers (about five hours including transfers)
- A sunset drive along country roads, ending with sundowners at a secluded lake below the Aravalli hills
- Heritage walks along the ramparts, plus garden and rewilding tours with the sustainability director that take in the old water-harvesting systems
- Cooking lessons with the chefs, using traditional earthenware pots
- Fitness centre (daily, 8:00–20:00), an outdoor CrossFit circuit, sunrise and sunset yoga and complimentary daily group sessions
- The Earth Lab sustainability space and Cinema Paradiso, an open-air cinema
For children
Grow With Six Senses runs activities for children and teenagers, and there is a kids' pool, treasure hunts within the fort walls, open-air Cinema Paradiso evenings and family cookouts with the chefs.
Restaurants & bars
The kitchens combine Rajasthani and pan-Indian cooking with international touches, using produce from the resort's organic gardens and from farmers in nearby villages:
- The Cortile — the main restaurant in a leafy 14th-century courtyard, from Indian comfort food to fresh salads, with a fire pit in the evenings
- The Rajawat Room — a library bar for classic and creative cocktails, fine whiskies and light bites by the fireplace
- Rani Bagh — a poolside grill cooking seasonal produce over an open flame
- Tibari — slow, unhurried dinners at dusk looking across to the temple above the lake
- Wine Cellar — tastings of Indian wines paired with local artisan cheeses
- Private dining around the fort, from its rooftops to tables under the stars
In-suite dining is available around the clock.
Swimming
The fort has a large central outdoor pool with poolside service and an indoor pool, plus a separate kids' pool.
Rooms
The 48 suites, from 70 to 279 m², follow the footprint of the old fort, so each has its own shape and size. Those in the East Wing look out over the countryside, those in the West Wing over Barwara village and beyond.
Every suite has handmade mattresses and cotton bedding, coffee and tea, a gourmet corner with homemade snacks and drinks, Six Senses still and sparkling water, a yoga mat, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, sustainable bathroom amenities and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Sanctuary Suite
A spacious separate bedroom and living room looking onto the inner courtyard and the fort wall. One king bed or two twin beds, for up to three guests.
Fort Suite
Separate bedroom and living room with a private terrace facing Barwara village and the sunset. One king bed or two twin beds, for up to three guests.
Aravali View Suite
Separate bedroom and living room, a private garden and a large terrace with a swing and outdoor shower, looking towards the Aravalli hills. One king bed or two twin beds, for up to three guests.
Burj Suite
An oversized bathroom built into one of the fort's towers, panoramic views of the lake and the hilltop temple, and sunset from the living room. Separate king bedroom and living room with a pantry, for up to three guests.
Terrace Hot Tub Suite
A large rooftop terrace with a hot tub and outdoor seating above Barwara village, facing the sunset. Separate king bedroom and living room, for up to three guests.
Rani Rajkumari Suite
A one-of-a-kind suite with a private garden over the lake, the temple and the Aravalli hills; large living and dining rooms, a bedroom with 180° views and an oversized bathtub facing the lake. King bed, up to three guests; can connect with adjoining suites.
Thakur Bhagwati Singh Hot Tub Suite
A one-of-a-kind suite with a broad rooftop terrace, hot tub, outdoor living space and outdoor shower, taking in the lake, the temple and the Aravalli hills, with sunset views from the bedroom and living room. King bed and pantry, for up to three guests.
Raja Man Singh Pool Suite
The fort's largest suite, with a circular pool set into a tower, a dining pavilion, a terrace, a winter courtyard with a fireplace and an outdoor shower; a large living room, a separate king bedroom and a pantry for the GEM. Up to three guests; can connect with an adjoining suite.
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