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Nalagarh was the capital of the kingdom of Hindur founded by Raja Ajai Chand in 1100 A.D. It was ruled by the Chandela Rajputs. The Chandela kings were great patrons of art and architecture. Raja Ram Chander, another illustrious ruler of the same dynasty, was also a great builder who constructed the Ramgarh Fort and the town of Ramshere. Raja Surendra Singh was the last ruler of Nalagarh and his son, Raja Vijayendra is the present ceremonial ruler of Nalagarh

The Nalagarh Fort has a series of structures that are mostly built in the Mughal style of architecture. These have been exhaustively renovated and are now a quality heritage resort with panoramic view of Shivalik Hills

The Fort is located on a hillock at the foothills of the mighty Himalayas affording a panoramic view of the Shivalik Hills beyond the Sirsa river. The Garh rises above a 20 acre estate of forest and orchard and is built on five levels, three of which have well manicured lawns. The fort and the palace of Nalagarh have a series of structures that are mostly built in the Mughal style of architecture. These have been exhaustively renovated and are now a quality heritage resort.

Accommodation: 22 Deluxe rooms and suites, all air conditioned with all modern amenities, TV, running hot and cold water, telephones.

Sansha Ayurvedic Massage Centre at The Fort – Nalagarh : The Ayurvedic Massage Centre at the Fort Nalagarh is an alliance of the Royal family of Nalagarh and Sansha Exports. Sansha operates Ayurvedic treatment centres under franchise agreement in Delhi and Australia. Sansha is a leading manufacturer and distributor of ayurvedic skin and hair care products, therapeutic herbal tea blends, ayurvedic medicines and massage oils. Managed by experienced and dedicated professionals, ‘quality’ and ‘service’ are the main focus at Sansha.

Ayurveda, meaning the ‘knowledge of life and longevity’ is an ancient but effective system of plant based treatments to bring in a holistic balance of the mind, body and soul in every individual. It is, perhaps, the oldest written system of knowledge known to mankind. Ayurveda advocates practising of a ‘sense of balance’ in the lives of individuals in consonance with nature and environment.

Sansha Ayurvedic Centre is an oasis to rejuvenate the mind, body and soul. Pressures of modern day living are demanding and stressful. At the Centre, they welcome you to unwind and relax from every day pressures and give an opportunity for the ‘self’ to reinvent itself. Ayurvedic oil treatments are effective and enjoyable, leading to a positive outlook, a sense of balance and a state of well-being.

Many massages and treatments are offered but of course the most popular is the general body massage for 60 minutes with herbal oil or herbal powder by hand to tone up the body and improve the body circulation.

Facilities and Activities:
Dining: Dining room serving lip smacking Indian and Continental cuisine. Well appointed bar offering the choicest liquors.
Recreation: Swimming pool, badminton, tennis, TT, croquet, treks, picnics, barbecues, ayurvedic nature cure centre.
Other Facilities: Conference facilities, Doctor on call.

Nearest Airport: Chandigarh 60 Km away is well connected from Delhi with regular Indian Airlines flights (35 minutes).

Nearest Railhead: Chandigarh 60 Km away has regular connections from Delhi and some other major railway junctions.
The Shatabdi takes 3 hours from Delhi.

By Road: Delhi - Nalagarh is 300 km and takes 5 hours by road via Ambala-Pinjore or Chandigarh-Ropar.

Some important distances from Nalagarh:
Shimla 135 km, Chandigarh 60 km, Ludhiana 100 km, Manali 220 km

In and Around Nalagarh: Nalagarh is one of those places that soothes the eyes as much as it calms the soul. The retreat is an ideal place to unwind from the heat and dust of the overcrowded Indian cities. There is plenty to explore by way of nature walks in the lush green surroundings of Nalagarh. One can enjoy a picnic lunch in the Royal Orchards under the shades of the trees or in the Machaan. The famous Mughal Gardens at Pinjore are only 35 km away. In season, fishing enthusiasts can look forward to exciting times at the Gobind Sagar Lake, Gambar River (22 km) and the Sutlej Barrage (22 km). For the devout, the famous Naina Devi Temple is only 60 kilometers away.

An excellent excursion from Nalagarh is to the impressive Ramgarh Fort. Built by Raja Ram Chander in 1540, the Fort is situated at a height of 4000 feet. The Fort is located 21 km north of Nalagarh. The Fort ramparts command a breathtaking view of the plains and towns of Punjab, and the perennially snowclad peaks of the Himalayas.

Ramgarh is an important landmark of the famous Gurkha Wars of the mid nineteenth century.