Mundota Fort and Palace
Via Kalwar, Jaipur, Rajasthan, 303706
Check-in
14:00, 5 Oct 2026
Check-out
1 night12:00, 6 Oct 2026
Rooms & Guests
Overview
Strategically placed on top of a hill in the Aravalli Range north-west of Jaipur, Mundota Fort overlooks the village of village. Its construction was completed in the 14th century, by the Naruka Rajputs. It was later won over by the Nathawat Rajputs after a fierce battle, they remain the owners to this day. At the foothill, the palace was built in the late 15th century by Nathji (the scion of the illustrious Nathawat clan), who was the grandson of Raja Prithviraj of Amer. It the same family and was expanded by the following generations. The Mundota Thikana (Estate) was a double Tazimi Jagir (enjoying the highest respect at the royal court) of the Jaipur dynasty. The Thakurs (or Lords) of Mundota were known for exceptional bravery, having fought in many notable battles; such as those of Kabul, Ghazni, Kakaur, Mawanda, Kushtal Pancholas to name some. Their army fought and defeated five Afghan rulers and gifted those battle-won flags to the Maharaja of Amer (now: Jaipur) who converted them into the Pachranga flag of Amer, in return the Maharaja honoured the Nathawats with the white Kachchawa flag with Kachnar insignia. Mundota remains the proud custodian of that flag. The palace and fort, as it can be seen today, tells the tale of its brave and loyal benefactors, and with the coming of the modern era it has been transformed into one of the most spectacular luxury travel destinations of the region. The restoration of the hotel was undertaken by the family over a period of almost 8 years.
The 450 year old palace, spread over ten acres, boasts of Rajput-Mughal architecture with courtyards, terraces, charming pavilions, gardens which invite a multitude of birds and dancing peacocks. The property is India's first Luxury Heritage Polo Resort with its own Horse Polo ground and 50 horses along with a private hilltop warrior Fort. The Palace, located at the foothill, offers privacy along with spectacular view of the charming village. Visit Mundota Palace to celebrate an occasion, experience rural life in close proximity of Jaipur or simply, to soak in the luxury and enjoy the palace heritage nestled in a haven of peace and tranquility.
Royal Accomodation: Thirty Eight beautifully appointed rooms including Eighteen suites are the pride of the property. Each room is unique, giving a boutique hotel feel to our guests, while being welcoming and intimate. The frescos set the rooms apart from the ordinary and took two months to restore by local artisans. The furniture, designed in-house with traditional hues, is of the highest quality
Events & Weddings: The Palace, spread over ten acres, boasts of Rajput-Mughal architecture with courtyards, terraces, charming pavilions, gardens which invite a multitude of birds and dancing peacocks. The property even has sand dunes. The Palace is located at the foothill offers privacy along with spectacular view of the 500 year old Mundota Fort. Mundota Fort & Palace offers 12 different event venues comprising of gardens, a banquet hall which is inside of a beautifully hand carved stone structure, terraces and pavilions. Located only 30 minutes from Jaipur, Mundota is the perfect amalgamation of history, rural life and accessibility, making Mundota the perfect venue to celebrate an occasion, host a memorable wedding, arrange a spectacular corporate function or a simple team building exercise.
Polo: Just south of Mundota fort is a well groomed polo ground with 80 stables housing some of the finest horses in India. This is Indias only active polo ground with a heritage property, a great feature for riders and horse lovers. Guests can enjoy a private polo match, riding lessons or even a picnic at Mundota Polo Grounds.