Ahilya Fort, Maheshwar Madhya Pradesh

Ahilya Fort, situated on the edge of a cliff in Maheshwar, is an attractive site in Maheshwar and one of the major forts of the state. This fort is 250 years old and is also known as Holkar Fort. The fort is famous for its historical importance as the fort was the capital of the Maratha queen Ahilyabai Holkar between 1766 and 1795. From the top of Ahilya Fort, wonderful views of the entire Maheshwar city and ghats can be seen, which has become a center of attraction for tourists. Often tourists like to visit Maheshwar to see the mesmerizing views of the city full of natural beauty.

In the fort premises, visitors can see several chhatris and a chair of the Queen, that were used by the queen when she stays in this fort. Apart from a huge and majestic complex here, you can find temples dedicated to all the incarnations of Lord Shiva in one place. The fort enlighten the bravery and courage of the powerful ruler, Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar who had shown endless efforts to protect their people and her kingdom from invaders or Britishers.  

The fort was earlier the residential area of ​​the queen, which has now been converted into a luxury hotel. In 2000 the ancestor of Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar, Prince Richard Holkar the son of the last Maharaja of Indore converted this fort into a luxury guest house and now it is known as one of the most prominent hotels in Madhya Pradesh, Ahilya Fort Hotel. Spread over 7 beautiful buildings, this fort offers luxurious rooms, from luxurious rooms to living inside the chambers of royalty, an experience that many can only dream of.

The Ahilya Fort or Holkar Fort is one of the most popular architecture in India as the Taj Mahal. Taj Mahal is worldwide famous for its white & ivory marvel which gives a stunning look to this complex. You can explore the taj mahal’s beauty just after Holkar Fort by Agra same day tour from Maheshwar. This tour includes all prominent sites of Agra with considering tajmahal timings.

Entry time of Ahilya Fort

The entry to Ahilya Fort starts at 6 AM and ends at 7 PM every day. It takes around two hours to explore the beauty of this amazing architecture. 

How To Reach

The nearest airport is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport Indore at a distance of around 91 km and the nearest railway head is Marwaha railway station which is approx 39 km away from Ahilya Fort. Once after reaching on railway station or airport you can book a taxi or cab to reach you directly on Ahilya Fort or you can prefer local transport as an e-rickshaw or three-wheeler. If you want to reach by road then it is a good choice because Maheshwar is well connected will all cities of the state and you can arrive here easily by bus or by own vehicle.