The Nahargarh Fort

It was built by Sawai Raja Jai Singh in 1734. as Jaipur was his capital, the Nahargarh Fort was strategically important and was built as a means of the defense of Amer. It was also known as the Tiger Fort. New additions were made to the fort in the 19th century by Sawai Ram Singh II and Sawai Madho Singh II. The older parts of he fort are being hard hit by the ravages of times but the newer additions are quite captivating.

According to a old myths, the Fort was named after a prince whose spirit used to haunt the site and would cause mischief so as to delay the construction of the fort. After too many problems, a Tantrik prayer the ghost or the spirit, agreed to leave on the condition that the fort should be named after him.

The Nahargarh Fort offers a great view of the Man Sagar lake and the surrounding area. If you are visiting Jaipur, then do take out the time to visit Nahargarh Fort, which stands as a symbol of the royal past and reminds the visitors of the glory of the former age that belonged to kings and Maharajas.

Timings : 1000 - 1800 hrs.
Entry Fee : Rs.2, Student - Re.1
Still Photography charges : Indian - Rs.10, Non-Indian - Rs.30
Video Photography charges : Indian - Rs.30, Non-Indian - Rs.70