Nahargarh Fort ,Jaipur

Nahargarh Fort,Jaipur

Timings : Duration of Openings (Hrs.): 10.00-17.30 Entry Fee (In Indian Rupees): Indian : 20 Foreigner : 50 Tel: +91 141 5134038, 5137686

History Nahargarh Fort,Jaipur

The Nahargarh Fort was built in 1734 Maharaja Swai Jai Singh II the founder of Jaipur and extended in 1868 by Swai Ram Singh.Nahargarh fort is located in earlier capital city Amber on the rugged ridge of Aravali Hills and it forms an impressive northern backdrop of Jaipur.
Along with AmberFort and JaiGarh Fort ,Nahargarh once formed a strong defence ring for the city.The fort was originally named Sudarshangarh,but it became known as NaharGarh which means 'abode of Tigers'.The Nahargarh was named after Bhomiaji Nahar Singh,a prince whose sprit ,it agreed to withdraw on condition that the fort would be named after him and a temple is also made in the compound of fort in his memory.

Tour to Nahargarh Fort,Jaipur

The Amber Fort consists of Madhavendra Bhawan which was built by Swai Madho Singh had a suites for the queens of Jaipur and at the head was a suites for the king himself.The rooms are linked by corridors and retain some delicate frescoes as well as toilets and kitchen hearths.It was used by members of royal family for excursion in summers and is even now a favoured picnic spot.The near by areas of NaharGarh fort contains a dense forest and wild Animals,so the members of Royal family are used to go for hunting in NaharGarh.