India /Rajasthan /Jaipur /Jaipur
Sight Address : Nahargarh Fort,10 km (6 miles) north of Jaipur off Amber Rd., Jaipur, Rajasthan, 302002 Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Nahargarh Fort stands at the top of rugged point of the Aravalis and offers a spectacular view of the City. Keeping this fact in mind, the fort was made to serve as a means of supporting the security of Amer. The term “Nahargarh” refers to “the Abode of Tigers”, so it is also known as the Tiger Fort.
Nahargarh Fort
HistoryEdit
Nahargarh Fort was built in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, founder of Jaipur, on the Aravalli hills, as a retreat place. Nahargarh Fort is 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. However, the spirit was pacified when a temple dedicated to him was built inside the fort. Sawai Ram Singh renovated this fort in 1868. Built mainly in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, the fort was constructed as a place of retreat on the summit of the ridge above the city. Walls extended over the surrounding hills, forming fortifications that connected this fort to Jaigarh, the fort above the old capital of Amber. Though the fort never came under attack during the course of its history, it did see some historical events, notably the treaties with the Maratha forces who warred with Jaipur in the 18th century. During the Indian Mutiny of 1857, the Europeans of the region, including the British Resident’s wife, were moved to Nahargarh fort by the king of Jaipur, Sawai Ram Singh, for their protection. The fort was extended in 1868 during the reign of Sawai Ram Singh. In 1883-92, a range of palaces was built at Nahargarh by Sawai Madho Singh at a cost of nearly three and a half lakh rupees. The Madhavendra Bhawan, built by Sawai Madho Singh had suites for the queens of Jaipur and at the head was a suite for the king himself. The rooms are linked by corridors and still have some delicate frescos. Nahargarh was also a hunting residence of the Maharajas. Encircled by the Nahargarh hills, Nahargarh Fort was built by Sawai Jai Singh in 1734. The fort was constructed to provide a retreat for the royal women. Currently the fort lies in ruins now as and later on some splendid additions were made by the successors during the 19th century. This fort played a vital historic role during the Sepoy revolt of 1857. Europeans escaping from the mutiny fallout from the neighbouring states took shelter in this fort.
Must SeeEdit
Must-see
Visiting TimeEdit
10AM to 05:00:00 PM
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
October to February
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
4 Hours Minimum
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs.10
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.30
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs.50
Video Camera Rs. : For Indian Video – Rs.30 & for Foreigner Video – Rs.70
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Jaipur Friendly Villa ; 27 Veer Vihar, Queens Road | Behind Bhagirath Marriage Garden, Jaipur 302021, India ; Ph/M – 097 99 090300 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur can be accessed by Taxi. Taxis run on meter, and charges will hover around Rs 12 per kilometer.
Bus : Nahargarh Fort is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Jaipur city. Buses are easily available to Nahargarh Fort from any major destinations of Jaipur.
Train : The nearest railway station to reach Nahargarh 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
Tourists should carry light cotton clothing, sunscreen.
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 200
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