Six Senses Fort Barwara: A 700-Year-Old Palace Devoted To Modern Wellness

Six Senses Fort Barwara took ten years to build and the resulting property is nothing short of majestic. The resort, which just celebrated its first birthday, occupies what was once a 14^th-century Rajasthani royal palace and blends its original structure with modern amenities. You’ll stay in one of 48 sprawling suites within the property’s walled fort which are designed in contemporary Rajasthani style and modeled with Six Senses renowned sustainability practices in mind. Strolling along the property you’ll see two original palaces, two temples, lush gardens, and two emerald-tiled indoor and outdoor pools. You can easily stay within the walls of Fort Barwara but if you’re looking for a little adventure, you can book a tiger safari at Ranthambore National Park just 30 minutes away.

Wellbeing Comes First

Within the the regal walls of Fort Barwara you’ll be able to book treatments in a (literal) palace of wellness. In what was once the property’s women’s palace you’ll now find treatment rooms, a meditation temple, yoga pavilion, fitness center and hydrotherapy circuit spanning 30,000 square feet. The wellness program focuses on personalization to specifically heal and nurture your body’s needs. A biohacking session administered by Dr. Jitendra Varshney uses smart tech to assess any pain points and ensuing treatments can help put you on the right path. A Fort Barwara massage starts with a cleansing sound bath and then is followed by a session tailored to the results of your biohacking session. You’ll enjoy the scent and feel of local oils, muds and clays which have been blended for their therapeutic qualities.

Six Senses Fort Barwara offers multi-day wellness programs for those who really want to delve into their wellbeing ranging from one to 12-day programs. In the one-day ‘Boost Your Immunity’ Program you’ll say sayonara to your phone for the day, to experience personal training, treatments, nutritious meals and more to supercharge your immune system — perfect after a long flight or if you’re generally feeling exhausted. During a 12-day Ayurveda program (there are also five and eight night options) you’ll devote yourself fully to the ancient science of life and longevity. After a consultation to determine your dosha, your ayurvedic body type, you’ll commit to therapies, exercise and diet to immerse yourself fully in this ancient practice.

Big and Small Adventures

After a great night’s sleep (Six Senses is famous for its Sleep With Six Senses program which includes handmade mattresses, cotton bedding and sleep amenities) you can explore the property to discover its natural beauty or book a larger excursion to witness the wildlife of Rajasthan. The resort offers a horticulture walk where you can get to know more of the history and architecture of the property and gives visitors a chance to admire the plant life at Six Senses Fort Barwara, all of which are endemic species.

Just a short drive from the property you’ll be able to witness another endemic species, one of the most beautiful on the planet, the Royal Bengal Tiger. In a luxury safari jeep you’ll roam the Ranthambore National park which fascinates with its hilly landscape and animal life. While trying to spot the tiger you can see monkeys, peacocks, and marsh crocodiles along the way. The game drives take place in the early morning or late afternoon, and naturalists will guide you through the extensive wildlife of the park where a tiger sighting is famously likely.

Upon your return to Fort Barwara, you can enjoy a nice meal, a spa session and during the warmer months, a day spent by the pool. The temperature ranges from very cool in the winter to blazing hot in the summer but there’s a variety of experiences and festivals to keep you entertained no matter what season you’re there.