Seclude Hotels has announced the launch of Seclude Fort Unchagaon, a 300-year-old heritage fort in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh
Spread across 19 acres of mango orchards, the 22-room property is around two hours from Delhi NCR and marks Seclude’s largest heritage redesign to date.
Fort Unchagaon is a natural progression for Seclude, which has built its portfolio around distinctive properties with character and a strong connection to their surroundings. From heritage villas in Shimla and Kerala to its royal properties in Hampi and Nahan, the brand has consistently chosen spaces that already have a story to tell. A 300-year-old family fort takes that philosophy to its most ambitious setting yet.
“One of the things that sealed it for me was realising that I was staying in a room where Jawaharlal Nehru had once stayed. I could see how the old kings lived through the photographs on the walls, and everywhere I looked, the spaces were bursting with potential, waiting to be explored. Taking on a property like this is our biggest challenge and our greatest joy — figuring out how to bring all of that history, character and possibility to life. How could I say no?” says Ramit Sethi, Co-Founder, Seclude Hotels.
The restoration has focused on preserving the fort’s original character. Its architecture, royal courts, family collections and heirlooms remain intact. The Tiger Room contains hunting artefacts from the estate’s past, while an old Air India lounge houses vintage travel memorabilia. Family photographs, books, cameras and other objects collected over generations are displayed throughout the fort.
“As we entered the fort on our first visit, I knew I wanted it. The massive gates, the grand scale, the feeling of the place — I knew immediately that this was something we could never create anywhere else. And then we got to work, redesigning the spaces and bringing out the details that nod to its 300 years of history. Because that is something we could never build in our lifetimes, and that is what makes Unchagaon so special,” says Rohit Sethi, Founder, Seclude Hotels.
Seclude has divided the property into three distinct wings, each drawing on a different facet of its royal past: The Royal Wing, The King’s Court and The Queen’s Courtyard.
The fort’s existing architecture and character have been retained, with contemporary details incorporated into the spaces. Local flavours feature in the food, while an audio trail, Seclude Fort Unchagaon, documents the property’s rooms, people and collections.
Beyond the fort, guests can try pottery with local artisans, archery, badminton and croquet, explore the neighbouring village or head to the Ganga for dolphin watching.
At just two hours from Delhi, it’s also an easy and comfortable weekend option for families travelling with elder parents or grandparents, who are looking for a change of scenery, without asking them to spend half the trip on the road. The fort also has plenty of places to sit and spend time together, so everyone can enjoy the property without having to be on the move all day.
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