India /Rajasthan /Jaipur /Jaipur
Sight Address : Jaigarh Fort, about 7 km (4 miles) from Jaipur, off Amber Rd., Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302002 Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Jaigarh Fort is a palatial structure perched on the ‘Cheel ka teela’ hills, much like a jewel on a crown. Designed by a talented architect called Vidhyadhar, the fort is a regal reminder of the city’s affluent history and is named after Jai Singh II, the ruler who got it built.
HistoryEdit
Jaigarh Fort is an opulent structure built in the early 18th century. Amer, the city in which the Jaigarh and the Amer fort are located, was ruled by the Kachawahas from the early 10th century. During the Mughal dynasty, the Jaigarh Fort became their empire’s main cannon foundry and was also used as storage stronghold to store ammunition and other metal required for war. During the successive wars that broke out in the Mughal dynasty in 1658, the cannon outpost at the Jaigarh fort was protected until the protector, Dara Shikoh, was defeated and executed by his own brother, Aurangzeb. Later, the fort was handed over to Jai Singh II and he is known to have molded the great ‘Jaivana Cannon’, along with using the devices and the foundries inside the fort. Amber was known in the ancient and medieval period as Dhundhar (meaning attributed to a sacrificial mount in the western frontiers) and ruled by the Kachwahas from the 10th century onwards. The history of Amber and Jaigarh is indelibly linked to these rulers, as they founded their empire at Amber. The fort houses the world’s largest cannon on wheels, a majestic palace complex and the assembly hall of the warriors known as ‘Shubhat Niwas’ along with a museum and an armory. Apart from the intricate architecture of the fort, the fort was also renowned for a huge treasure that was believed to be buried under the fort. It is now said that the government of Rajasthan seized the treasure when it was discovered in the 1970s. The Jaigarh Fort was built to secure Jaipur City and the Amer fort from warlords and rivals.
Must SeeEdit
Must-see
Visiting TimeEdit
09:00:00 AM to 05:00:00 PM
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
October and March.
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
4 Hours Minimum
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs.75
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.75
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs. 50
Video Camera Rs. : Rs. 200
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Jaipur Heights ; Krishna Square, 4th Floor, Subhash Nagar , Jaipur ; Ph/M – 4007789, 9680006789 ; Food Serve – Continental, Multi-cuisine, Indian, Mughlai, Rajasthani, Chinese
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur can be accessed by Taxi. Taxis run on meter, and charges will hover around Rs 12 per kilometer.
Bus : Jaigarh Fort is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Jaipur city. Buses are easily available to Jaigarh Fort from any major destinations of Jaipur.
Train : The nearest railway station to reach Jaigarh Fort is Jaipur Railway Station, Shanti Nagar, Hasanpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India which is located at a middle of city. After getting down at the railway station, take an auto-rickshaw, bus or hire a taxi to reach the destination within the city.
Air : The airport is situated close to Sanganer, almost 13 km to the south of Jaipur City. Domestic airlines connect the city to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Agra, Jodhpur and Udaipur. The Jaipur airport also provides international flights to Dubai, London, Muscat and Sharjah. Taxis are available to and from airport. Air India, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, etc. fly daily to Jaipur.
Others : Cycle rickshaws charge anywhere from Rs 10 to 30, but this mode of transport is very slow.
Things to CarryEdit
Own Food and Water as there is no good restaurant
Safety / WarningEdit
Summer – light tropical or cotton Winter – Woollens
1. Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
2. Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
3. Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
4. Don’t flash jewellery or large sums of money.
5. Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers.
6. Avoid touts!
HelplineEdit
Police 100
Fire 101
Ambulance 108
Child 1098
Directory Assistance 199
