The Rampura family trace their lineage to the Kachawaha clan of Rajputs from Narwar, Madhya Pradesh. The history of the Kachawaha clan is over 900 years old and Fort Rampura bears testimony to the glory of a greater part of these years. The Kachawahas who moved from Narwar, settled in Rampura after defeating the Meaus, the original inhabitants of the region. The original Fort of the Rampura Kachawahas' was built at the edge of the Pahuj river, now in ruins, but still houses the family diety. If legends are to be believed, on the spot where the present Fort stands, a goat was seen chasing away a wolf. This was seen as a sign of strength and valour and an appropriate place for a Fort. The Fort dates back over six hundred years and takes it name from Raja Ramshaha who first built the Fort.

Fort Rampura was initially built as a fighting Fort, with its various crenellated walls and moat deterring intruders. Successive generations, however, made the Fort livable, specifically adding ‘zenana' (ladies) enclosures, stables, granaries, godowns, temples, etc. The building has managed to endure- six hundred years of wear and tear…Today, a portion of the Fort is still being used by the family. The present living apartments were modernized by British guardians of the Late Raja in the early 1900's. The design and style of these apartments can best be described as those resembling the Raj period. It is these apartments that are now offered for homestay.

Fort Rampura is not a conventional hotel, nevertheless, your hosts Keshavendra Singh and his wife Padmini, endeavour to make your stay with them a memorable experience. The rooms are simply and tastefully decorated with attached modern and western style bathrooms. Provisions have been made for supply of running hot and cold water. However, being at the mercy of an erratic rural power supply, one might have to make do with an occasional bucket of hot water. Gensets provide backup power supply for other electrical appliances.

Guests are offered deliciously prepared home cooked meals from recipes that have been in the family for generations. The Fort has access to landline phone services as well as mobile and internet connectivity. Complimentary use of the family's antique billiard's table and carefully collected personal library is offered to all their guests. Children can help themselves to an assortment of board games, puzzles and carom. For outdoor activites, arrangements can be made for boating, fishing, tractor rides, bullock cart rides, target practice with an air rifle, croquet, bird watching, star gazing.

Let the serenity and simplicity of Rampura charm and relax you. Soak in the local culture with an evening with folk singers from the nearby villages, amble through the weekly ‘haat' (bazaar) and gain an insight into the socio-economic life of the people in this region. An early morning walk through the ravine to the family temple can be an exhilarating experience. Relax those tense muscles with an invigorating ‘sarson ke tel ka maalish' (local mustard oil massage) by the local ‘nau' (barber). At the potters' try your hand at creating a unique souvenir. Visit a ‘gur' (jaggery) making or a peppermint extraction unit or walk through the family orchard and pick seasonal fruits and vegetables for the table. See the rural countryside comes alive during the various melas (fairs) held in the region.

At a distance of just 15kms is Pachnada (an area signifying the confluence of five rivers – Pahuj, Kunwari, Sind, Chambal and Jamuna.), cruise down the glorious Jamuna at sunset in local fishing boats and experience the magic this area has to offer.

For the energetic, visits to nearby forts of Jagamanpur, Gopalpura, Sewanda, Ater can be arranged subject to gaining permission from the owners. For guests keen to see handmade paper factories and local carpet weaving units, a picnic to Kalpi (80 kms from Rampura) can be organized.