The town of Surajgarh in the shekhawati region of Rajasthan derives its name from the 18th century fortified Palace SURAJGARH. The name literally means "The Castle of The Sun". This 4 acre fortified palace is being lovingly restored to give our guests the experience of living like a Maharaja.

The Fort is managed by Tikaraj Aishwarya Katoch and Tikarani Shailija. Tikaraj Aishwarya is the son of Princess of Jodhpur and Maharaja of Kangra. Tikarani Shailija is the eldest daughter of the Maharaja of Sailana, Sailana is famed for India’s finest cuisine and Tikarani Shailija’s grandfather has written a popular cookery book called Maharaja Sailana’s Cookery Delights.

By Road

It is 180 km from Delhi (3 and ½ hours) by road. It is picturesque drive on an excellent road taking you past mustard fields and small villages. You could approach Surajgarh from New Rohtak Road or the Jaipur Highway.

It is also an excellent stopover for lunch when heading towards Bikaner from Delhi or on the return. Fort Surajgarh is the nearest Heritage hotel in the Shekhawati area of Rajasthan.

• 12 suites + 1 double room with attached modern bathrooms, television, air conditioning and EPBX.
• Dining Hall serving Indian, Continental, Rajasthani and traditional Sailana recipes.
• 30 seater conference hall.
• 100% power backup.
• Traditional sit down chowki dinner in the courtyard.
• Puppet shows and Rajasthani Folk Performers.
• Swimming Pool.
• Village Haat.
• Horse and Camel Rides.
  

Painted Havelis - Shekhawati is popularly known as an open air art gallery and Surajagrh is at the heart of it and boasts of many havelis. Walking and camel cart tours are organized to the havelis. The Marwari traders accumulated enormous wealth in their trade of rice, opium, cotton, spices and textiles. The wealth was usually reinvested or sent back home for their families. The affluent marwari families tried to outdo the other in the size and quality of their mansions, giving birth to fine and colourful architecture in the desert region where it was least expected.
Lime plaster formed the fine layer on the walls where painting was done. While the plaster was damp, outline and filling of colour was done, bonding it for time immemorial.