Nahargarh fort was built in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. The fort is perched on the edge of the Aravalli hills overlooking the city of Jaipur. This strategic location gives this fort a very scenic look. Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defensive ring for the city of Jaipur. Nahargarh fort was originally named Sudershangarh, but later became known as Nahargarh. Nahargarh was primarily built as a hunting residence of the Maharajas. In fact the name means “Abode of Tigers”.
Legend behind the name Nahargarh
There is a very interesting legend behind the name of the fort. It is believed that the name ‘Nahar’ represents Nahar Singh Bhomia, a Rajput whose spirit haunted the place and obstructed the construction of the fort. According to the legend, construction of the fort used to happen during daytime, but at night, mysterious forces would be at play and all the work done during the day would be left undone. Nobody could explain this and everyone was bewildered. Finally, the King had a dream about Nahar’s spirit, who told him that the land that the fort was being built on, was his. So the king built a temple for Nahar and Nahar’s spirit was finally appeased. After the temple was built, the construction of the fort went on smoothly and the name “Nahargarh” stuck.
Information about Nahargarh Fort:
Address:
Krishna Nagar, Brahampuri, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India
Location:
Nahargarh Fort is perched on the edge of the Aravalli hills, overlooking the city and is located around 6km/4mi outside the city of Jaipur.
How to get to Nahargarh Fort:
From Jaipur International Airport –
The driving distance by road from Jaipur International Airport to Nahargarh Fort is about 26km/16.1mi. It takes about 50 mins from Jaipur airport to Nahargarh, depending on the traffic.
From Jaipur Railway Station (JP) –
The driving distance by road from Jaipur Railway Station to Nahargarh Fort is about 18.8km/11.6mi. It takes about 40 min from Jaipur Railway Station to Nahargarh Fort depending on the traffic.
Hours of Entry:
9AM – 5.30PM
Admission fee:
For Citizens of India – INR 50, For foreigners – INR 200.
Note: Prices are adjusted for Inflation and updated periodically. Hours of Admission vary seasonally too. So it is always a good idea to verify the admission fee and hours of entry on the official website.
Official website:
https://www.tourism.rajasthan.gov.in/ (You can buy online tickets from this website)
Travel Tips:
- It is advisable to hire a local guide to Nahargarh Fort. Another option is to get an audio guide. Having a guide will give you a very good understanding of the structure of the fort and also provide interesting anecdotes from history.
- If you are traveling in summer, always carry hats/scarves/umbrellas and sunscreen to keep the scorching sun away. Drink lots of water and be hydrated.
- You will find a lot of stray monkeys in most parts of Jaipur (particularly near the temple and lake areas). Avoid carrying food or drinks in your hand, and keep your cameras, phones, and other personal items safe.
- Wear comfortable shoes as there will be a lot of walking inside the Fort.
- Visit on a weekday rather than the weekend, if you want to deal with lesser crowds.
- The best time of the year to visit Nahargarh fort is November-February, when the weather is considerably cooler.
Nearby Attractions:
- City Palace
- Hawa Mahal
- Amer Fort
- Jaigarh Fort
- Jantar Mantar
- Jal Mahal
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