Nahargarh Fort — A monument that speaks about past

The Indian state of Rajasthan is famous for its Royal Heritage. Formed by the union of many states, Rajasthan has many forts and palaces. Nahargarh Fort, along with Amer Fort & Jaigarh Fort, formed a strong defense for Jaipur City.

This fort offers a breathtaking view of Jaipur, and is nicely situated amidst the city surrounded with heritage hotels in Jaipur for the perfect stay of travellers.

History of the Fort

Nahargarh Fort was built in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, founder of Jaipur, on the Aravalli hills, as a retreat place and connected to the Jaigarh Fort through its fortifications. It is believed that the construction of this fort was obstructed by the spirit of a Rathore prince, Nahar Singh Bhomia.

Architectural layout of the Fort

The fort follows Indo — European architecture and there are many structures inside the fort. To the left of the entrance gate, there is a temple dedicated to the deity of Jaipur rulers. Another attraction in the fort is the ‘Madhavendra Bhawan’ built by Sawai Madho Singh.

Apart from these there are so many tourist attractions nearby Nahargarh Fort. Places worth visiting nearby are the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jalmahal, Jaigarh Fort and Amer Fort. The amazing trek from the foot of the hill to the top, where the fort is located, is truly a great experience. The most astonishing part of the Nahargarh Fort is the Madhavendra Bhawan which possesses 12 identical suites constructed for the use of royal women. The fort might no longer be haunted, but this fort comes the closest to a haunted one in the area as compared to the other forts.

Legends and anecdotes combined, Nahargarh does make for an excellent place to visit when you travel to Jaipur.

So, if you are planning a trip to the Jaipur, get ready with your bags and get your bookings done in any of the best luxury hotels in Jaipur surrounded by Nahargarh Fort to experience royalty.