The Mud fort, Kuchesar is just 80 kms New Delhi and thus forms and Ideal weekend getaway for Delhite and transit point for Kumaon Region and Western Uttar Pradesh.

The Mud Fort of Kuchesar tells of the chequered history of the Jats who vied with the Sikhs, Marathas, Rohillas & Rajputs as well as French adventurers and the East India Company, to fill the vacuum of the declining Mughal power.  

The Mud Fort of the Jats of Kuchesar was built in the mid-18th century with seven turrets as a defence against British cannon attack, and a wide moat was dug to create the ramparts. Its main palace sits atop a large bastion overlooking gardens on three sides and the ruins of a replica of Robert Clive's Calcutta house to its west.

The banks of Brijghat, 24 kms away on the holy Ganges, make an interesting picnic outing among fields of sugarcane and mango orchards. Guest can ride horse and swim at The Mud Fort.

Only 80 kms from New Delhi, Kuchesar is a short drive from the stress and crowding of the capital.  

Facilities Within Fort Walls Games: Playing cards, Chess, Carrom board,    Treasure Hunt, Musical Chair, Tug of War Library: Book reading Bird watching Swimming Pool Badminton Court Activities Outside Fort Walls

Visit to the banks of Brijghat i.e.24kms away on the holy Ganges. Bullock cart safari. White linen picnic at the sugarcane fields (for minimum 8 persons). Visit to the nearest Jaggery making factory (in season) Local craftsmen show (on request)

Kuchesar is a Weekend Getaway Ex-Delhi and a stopover in a Uttaranchal Itinerary.