Nahargarh Fort Review

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Nahargarh Fort

  • Address: 10 km (6 mi) north of Jaipur off Amer Rd., Jaipur, Rajasthan

Fodor's Review:

You can get a breathtaking view of Jaipur and its natural defenses from Nahargarh Fort's scenic hilltop location. Initially built by Sawai Jai Singh in 1734, it was enlarged to its sprawling, present-day glory in 1885 by Sawai Madho Singh, who commandeered it as a lookout point. Cannons placed behind the walls recall the days when artillery was positioned against potential attackers below. The Rajasthan tourist board runs a snack bar at the fort, and indeed it's a great place for a picnic. The palace of nine queens—with nine separate apartments for the wives of Maharaja Ram Singh—within the fort is also worth a short visit. Interestingly, massive channels (which can still be seen from the approach road) carried rainwater from Nahargarh to nearby Jaigarh Fort, where it was stored in large tanks.

  • Cost: Rs. 5, camera fee Rs. 30, video-camera fee Rs. 70, vehicle Rs. 5
  • Open: Fort daily sunrise-sunset, palace daily 10-5:30
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