8 Awesome Forts Near Chandigarh That Are Now Heritage Hotels

Chandigarh people are very fond of travelling and trying out best of the places on every holiday or vacation. We, hereby bring to you the 8 Best Heritage (Fort) Hotel near Chandigarh that can give you lavish 5-star experience in the palaces and forts of the yesteryears, which are now turned into luxurious hotels.

Though the Fort, Ramgarh is located in Panchkula but as you step inside the property, you will experience the glimpse of Rajasthan. With rustic ambiance and intricate artwork on the walls of the Fort that exudes the sense of getting pampered, makes you feel like a Raja Maharaj. Situated just 19 kms away from Chandigarh, The Fort is one of the best heritage hotels near the tricity, which is just half an hours drive away.

NH 73, Sector 28, Panchkula, Haryana 134111

098142 00007

Rs 3500 (onwards)

Drive through 49 kms from Chandigarh via Pinjore & Baddi, and there you will reach the heritage resort, Nalagarh Fort in district Solan, Himachal Pradesh. Built in the year 1421, during the reign of Raja Bikram Chand, the Nalagarh Fort offers a panoramic view of the Shivalik range beyond the Sirsa river. With luxurious rooms, plush swimming pools, various activities in and around the resort and spa services on demand, makes it one of the best heritage hotels near Chandigarh.

Rajmahal, Solan, Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh 174101

01795 223 009

Rs 6500 (onwards)

A few more kilometres from the Nalagarh Fort is another heritage property that tops the chart of 8 best hotels nearby Chandigarh. A total of 66 kms away from Chandigarh, Ramshehar Fort is an ultimate destination for luxury and exotic stay to unwind your worries amid classy property Maharaja style. The Ramshehar Fort offers a panoramic village view, hill view and river view from its three sides. A highly recommended weekend destination to spend with your loved ones.

Ramshehar, Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh 174102

095011 14022

Rs 10,000 (onwards)

Having featured in the Bollywood movie 3 Idiots and Hardy Sandhu’s famous Punjabi track ‘Soch’ alone have made the Chail Palace a hot spot among tourists. Located in the serene jungle of Himachal Pradesh, Chail Palace is 112 kms away from Chandigarh. Built by Maharaja of Patiala Bhupinder Singh after he was expelled by Lord Kitchener from Shimla, the property is now turned into a heritage hotel and is one of the best places to spend the weekend near Chandigarh.

Chail Palace, The, Palace Rd, Chail, Himachal Pradesh 173217

01792 248 141

Rs 7000 (onwards)

The English styled architecture and the rustic looking ambiance of WH Woodville Palace is a perfect specimen of British Raj. Located in Shimla, which is just 118 km’s from Chandigarh is a luxury heritage hotel, which was previously summer residence of Raja Rana of Jubbal. Though the property still daunts the decor of yesteryears but delivers all modern facilities to its customers. The Woodville Palace was also featured in the Bollywood flick ‘Black’ as younger Michelle’s house.

Raj Bhawan Road, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171002

0177 262 4038

Chapslee Estate is the epitome of the opulence of the bygone era of East India Company in India. Earlier the secretary lodge, it is now run as a heritage hotel in Shimla which is near to Chandigarh (115kms). The property is located in the hustle bustle of Lakkar Bazaar in Shimla and is run by the Maharaj of Kapurthala.

Elysium Hill, Near Longwood, Longwood, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171001

090563 06139

Rs 22,000 (onwards)

With just 75 kms away from Chandigarh, the Baradari Palace of Patiala is among the top 8 heritage hotels near the city beautiful. A property curated and restored by Neemrana Hotel Group currently was built in the 19th century and withstands Sikh- Mughal Colonial styled architecture. Luxury and comfort are the two main driving force of this heritage property in Patiala that makes it so grand.

Rajinder Kothi, Baradari Gardens, Patiala, Punjab 147002

0175 230 4433

Rs 5000 (onwards)

Settled in the land of forts, Neemrana Fort Palace is a heart of Rajasthan. Just 378 km away from Chandigarh, it is one of the best-suited hotels to spend a weekend with your near and dear one at the heritage site. The property is located away from the busy city up on the hilly area of Alwar Rajasthan and offers the best luxury and modern services to its guests coming from all around the world.

122nd Milestone, Delhi-Jaipur Highway, Alwar, Neemrana, Rajasthan 301705

095878 85001

I hope you must have found the list of best 8 Heritage (fort) hotels near Chandigarh exhaustively information and surely try out these destinations in the coming weekends too.

Do share you experience with us of your stay at any of these heritage properties located nearby Chandigarh.