Nahargarh Fort

Nahargarh Fort 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.