About Luni Fort
Fort Chanwa of Luni is an exceptional example of Elegance and Symmetry
in Indian architecture of the last century. The entire fortress is
carved out of the famous red sandstone of Jodhpur and with its ornately
carved lattice work friezes and intricate Jherokas it exquisitely
captures the romance and grace of a bygone age.
The Fort is composed of a lyrical complex of courtyards, towers,
water-wheels, stables, passages and unexpected stairways to secret
pavilions and panoramic roof tops spanning the village below and the
Thar horizon beyond. The traditional paintings on the walls harmoniously
reflect the skill of the master craftsmen and the bygone days.
The village of Luni nestles in the shadow of the Fort walls and is a
hub of activity with its many artisans fashioning metal, clay or wood
into intricate forms and demonstrating the skills passed down over the
centuries by their ancestors.
The Fort has been beautifully restored to its former glory by its
owners Maharaj Dilip singhji, the youngest son of H.H. Maharaja Umaid
Singhji and his wife Rani Madhu. Each room has been created and
decorated with its own particular charm and the many courtyards,
verandahs and gardens all offer a setting and ambiance set to capture
your heart.
Pictures of Luni Fort
