Chauth ka Barwara · Sawai Madhopur
Wedding makeup at Six Senses Fort Barwara
A 14th-century fort, restored over more than a decade, with two palaces, two temples and 48 suites inside its walls. Fort Barwara has become one of India's most talked-about wedding venues, and it is built for small, private celebrations.
Before you enquire
From Pune to Fort Barwara.
Tejaswini is based in Pune. Barwara is about two and a half hours by road from Jaipur airport, so she arrives the day before and stays nearby through your functions. Her travel is quoted separately from the looks, so you can see exactly what each part costs.
- ConsultationPune or video call
- Looks from₹50,000
- Rooms & faresPaid by the couple
- Home cityPune, Maharashtra
History
Seven hundred years of a small kingdom.
Barwara fort was built by the Chauhans in the 14th century and later passed to the Rajawat family. A descendant restored it with a hospitality group over more than ten years, keeping the two palaces and two temples inside the walls, and it opened as Six Senses Fort Barwara in October 2021.
The fort faces the Chauth Mata temple on the hill opposite and is about half an hour from Ranthambore National Park. Inside, the old women's palace now holds the spa, and the old courtyards and stepwell are used for events.
With 48 suites, weddings here are intimate. That is part of the appeal: the whole fort belongs to the wedding party for a few days.
The fort
A royal fort turned wellness resort.
As published by Six Senses and press coverage. Event numbers are small and set by the resort.
- Fort built
- 14th century, by the Chauhans
- Resort opened
- October 2021
- Suites
- 48, in two restored palaces
- Event spaces
- Barwara State Room, Zenana Bagh, amphitheatre lawn
- Lawn capacity
- Around 200 guests
- From Jaipur airport
- About 2.5 hours by road
Wedding day
A Fort Barwara wedding day.
- 09:30
Set-up in the suite
Fort suites with windows onto the countryside or village.
- 11:30
Bride begins
About three hours.
- 15:00
Portraits on the ramparts
Views across the countryside.
- 17:00
Pheras
Courtyard or Zenana Bagh.
- 20:00
Dinner
Refresh for candle light.
Inside the fort
Four looks for a fort wedding.
Mehendi in the Zenana Bagh
A walled garden. Light, fresh skin and a soft braid.
Sangeet on the amphitheatre lawn
Stepped seating and night lights. Strong eyes and a set base.
Wedding in a courtyard
Old stone and open sky. A classic red and a secure drape.
Dinner by the stepwell
Candles on stone steps. Warm cheek, deeper lip.
Tejaswini
Your artist at Fort Barwara
Tejaswini has styled brides since 2012. At Fort Barwara she plans for stone courtyards, candle light and a small, close guest list, and settles each look with you before the journey from Pune.
Watch
The classic red, in motion.
Soft, not heavy
At Barwara
Fort Barwara notes.
Worth doing
- Arrive a day early; the drive from Jaipur is long
- Use the ramparts for golden-hour portraits
- Keep the guest list within what the fort holds
- Combine the wedding with a safari day for guests
Worth avoiding
- Long trains on fort stairs and ramps
- Shimmer for candle-lit stone settings
- Tight schedules that ignore walking time inside the fort
- Commuting from Sawai Madhopur for early calls
Six Senses Fort Barwara questions
Fort Barwara makeup questions.
Does Tejaswini travel to Six Senses Fort Barwara?
Yes. Book the date, and she plans her arrival in Ranthambore around your first function.
How big can a wedding be at Fort Barwara?
It has 48 suites and a lawn for around 200; the resort confirms numbers.
How far is it from Jaipur?
About two and a half hours by road from Jaipur airport.
What does it cost?
Rs 50,000 upwards per bridal look, with hairstyling and draping included; travel is extra.
Can you style family members?
Yes. The family is styled in parallel so the bride’s time is untouched.
Her work
Tejaswini's brides.
A few real brides, from her portfolio rather than from Six Senses Fort Barwara.
Six Senses Fort Barwara bookings
Planning a Fort Barwara wedding?
Send the dates, functions and who needs makeup for an itemised quote.
