Nahargarh Fort

Jaipur India
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Jaipur
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Best Season
January - December
  • Visiting Time : 10 AM - 5 PM
  • Ideal Duration : 3 Hrs
  • Best for : Heritage & History
  • Distance from City Centre : 27 km
  • Local Transport Mode : Local Bus,Taxi
  • Adult :INR 20, Child :INR 5
  • Student :INR 5, Foreigner :INR 50
It stands on the slope of the Aravalli Hills and offers an excellent view of Jaipur, which goes back to the glorious past of Rajasthan. The foundation of the city of Jaipur first took its form when Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II constructed Nahargarh Fort in 1734.

This fort can be regarded as a retirement palace for the royal family. Due to various wars and historical incidents, it always remained an inalienable part of Rajasthan tourism. For those travellers who want to gather information about their journey across the city, this can be visited by opting through Jaipur tour packages.

The Fort is named "Abode of Tigers," but its strongholds speak of grandeur and majesty, and so does the feel for Jaipur. It rises upon its rugged ground against the backdrop of Aravalli Hills and presents marvellous panoramic views of the "Pink City" below its turf. Intricate Indo-European architectural styles make the fort a mix of grandeur and simplicity. The elaborate corridors link all the different rooms.

Fresh beautiful frescoes and murals adorn every house; it tells the quality of art created during that era. One of the popular attractions of Nahargarh Fort Jaipur is Madhavendra Bhawan Palace constructed by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh. This region of the fort was constructed as the summer palace of the king and his queens.

A private suite was given to each queen and attached to the rooms of the king. Symmetry is the feature of this palace; the architecture of Rajput turned out to be quite accurate as well as good-looking, so there is much appeal for the tourists. Apart from architectural beauty, much history and mystery is deepened in Nahargarh Fort. Thus, locals say that the spirit of Nahar Singh Bhomia was hurt, insulted, and angry when the fort was being dug out for its construction. According to the locals, his spirit starts haunting the palace from then.

It is an extremely strategic location for a stronghold fighting many of the conflicts and the stories that the walls of the fort echo about the intrigues of royals, courage, and power struggles. There are some hidden corners in the fort where these artefacts and ancient inscriptions speak of the past. Due to its scenic beauty as well, this is a great hub for history fanatics as well as photography enthusiasts who could be heading to Nahargarh Fort.

Among the Jaipur tour packages, Nahargarh Fort reveals an experience peaceful yet thrilling from the hustle and bustle of the city. It also has emerged to be among the most in-demand spots for sunset lovers since it provides one of the best scenic views for the sunset in Jaipur. The delight of this feeling of the sun setting behind the horizon, covering the whole city with one brush of golden hue, is often something that can amaze travellers.

And then, there is the restaurant located within the fort which would give a most memorable dining experience since it would be a time of dining occasion when, of course, patrons would also be able to savour some of the breathtaking views besides fine Rajasthani cuisines.

Be it a historically interested person, an architecture enthusiast, or someone just there for the mesmerizing beauty of Jaipur, Nahargarh Fort Jaipur is one place that definitely cannot be skipped. As a part of Rajasthan tourism, this place speaks of the amalgamation of cultural heritage, beauty of nature, and history to make it shimmer like a gem in the crown of attractions within the Jaipur Tour Packages.
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