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Nestled deep in the Chambal ravines,
standing proud and stoically defying the ravages of time...is Fort Rampura. After being in the family for fourteen generations, Raja Samar
Singh and his family now offer Fort Rampura as a unique homestay
destination for guests who wish to experience the feudal and country
life of Bundelkhand nobility. This six hundred year old ravine retreat
provides an ideal ambience for a weekend getaway and a place to relax
and unwind for the travel weary.
Fort Rampura
is not a conventional hotel, nevertheless, your hosts Keshavendra Singh
and his wife Padmini, endeavour to make your stay with them a memorable
experience. The rooms are simply and tastefully decorated with attached
modern and western style bathrooms. Provisions have been made for supply
of running hot and cold water. However, being at the mercy of an erratic
rural power supply, one might have to make do with an occasional bucket
of hot water. Gensets provide backup power supply for other electrical
appliances
Facilities Offered
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Guests are offered deliciously prepared
home cooked meals from recipes that have been in the family for
generations.
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The Fort has access to landline phone
services as well as mobile and internet connectivity.
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Complimentary use of the family's antique
billiard's table and carefully collected personal library is offered to
all their guests.
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Children can help themselves to an
assortment of board games, puzzles and carom.
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For outdoor activities, arrangements can
be made for boating, fishing, tractor rides, bullock cart rides, target
practice with an air rifle, croquet, bird watching, star gazing.
Around Rampura
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Let the serenity and simplicity of Rampura
charm and relax you. Soak in the local culture with an evening with folk
singers from the nearby villages, amble through the weekly ‘haat'
(bazaar) and gain an insight into the socio-economic life of the people
in this region. An early morning walk through the ravine to the family
temple can be an exhilarating experience. Relax those tense muscles with
an invigorating ‘sarson ke tel ka maalish' (local mustard oil massage)
by the local ‘nau' (barber). At the potters' try your hand at creating a
unique souvenir. Visit a ‘gur' (jaggery) making or a peppermint
extraction unit or walk through the family orchard and pick seasonal
fruits and vegetables for the table. See the rural countryside comes
alive during the various melas (fairs) held in the region.
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At a distance of just 15kms is Pachnada
(an area signifying the confluence of five rivers – Pahuj, Kunwari,
Sind, Chambal and Jamuna.), cruise down the glorious Jamuna at sunset in
local fishing boats and experience the magic this area has to offer.
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For the energetic, visits to nearby forts
of Jagamanpur, Gopalpura, Sewanda, Ater can be arranged subject to
gaining permission from the owners. For guests keen to see handmade
paper factories and local carpet weaving units, a picnic to Kalpi (80
kms from Rampura) can be organized
Accessibility
By Air
The nearest airports from Fort Rampura are
Gwalior and Kanpur.
Incase
transport arrangements need to be made, please inform your host. You
will be charged for the transport at actual.
By Train
The nearest stations for major trains from
Delhi (e.g. Shatabdi Express) are Etawah (100kms), Jhansi (150)kms,
Gwalior (130kms), Kanpur (150kms).
By Road
Alternatively you could drive down from
Agra, Delhi, Lucknow
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