The Nahargarh Fort is located on the sheer rugged parapet of Aravali Hills forming an impressive northern decor of Jaipur. The Nahargarh Fort, also known as the Tiger Fort was strategically exigent and was built as a means of cushioning Amer. The older parts of the fort succumbed to the blitzkrieg of time but the newer additions are simply mind blowing.

The Haunting Legend

According to the folk lore, the Fort was named after a dead Rathore prince, Nahar Singh, whose spirit used to haunt the site and would cause roguery, so as to delay the construction of the fort. After too many agitations, a Tantrik prayer was arranged to the spirit, which agreed to leave on the condition that the fort should be named after him. Later a shrine was also added where the warrior could be worshiped.

The Monsoon Palace

The Nahargarh fort reigns the wide skyline during the day and frames a mesmerizing site when floodlit at night. Maharajah Sawai Madho Singh, always wanted to have a pleasure retreat, beside his popular duck shooting arena at Jal Mahal. So in 1880, he bade the eminent Bengali architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya to design a magnificent monsoon haven for his nine maharanis, and today it stands- with its past legends and present glory- as a splendid example of love in the hearts of people. The Madhavendra Bhawan, has a cluster of 12 identical double story suits for queens and at the acme is a regal suit for the king himself. The rooms are linked by voluminous interspersed corridors and rectangular windows displaying some delicate frescoes; western-styled toilets and designed kitchen hearths take one's memories to the rustic countrysides of England. Think about the clandestine hide and seek games that were being played across these courtyards on full-moon nights, queens strolling in their respective balconies, waiting for the same king to come.

Check This Out

The fort is opened .for tourist viewing from 10 am till 4.30 pm. Don't forget to get a camera while on a trip to Nahargarh. The splendid fiesta of the city that the fort provides- with lush green gardens at the backdrop and shimmering blue waters of Man Sagar lake- is breathtaking. Get into a tourist bus or catch a private cab to reach this magnificent fort.

Location and Transport

Falling under the Golden Triangle of India and being visited by millions of domestic and foreign tourists, the city of Jaipur of Rajasthan is a place of high tourist interest. The Pink City of Rajasthan, as commonly known, has all sorts of amenities for domestic and foreign tourists. The city of Rajasthan is linked by Rail, Road, and Air and attracts high traffic in winters.

Air
Jaipur Airport of Rajasthan is located near Sanganer at a distance of 13 kms from the city of Jaipur of Rajasthan. Many domestic airlines connect the city of Rajasthan to all the major cities of India including Udaipur of Rajasthan and Jodhpur of Rajasthan as well. Flights for Delhi and Mumbai run on a regular basis. The airport has been granted the status of an international airport and connects to the foreign cities like Sharjaha and Muscat too.

Rail
Jaipur Railway Station of Rajasthan is a central main station of the state of Rajasthan. The vast rail track of Indian Railways connects Jaipur station of Rajasthan with all other cities of India. There are numerous trains which run on a regular basis to and from Jaipur of Rajasthan. Shatabdi and Intercity connects Jaipur of Rajasthan to Delhi. Shatabdi is fully air conditioned train starts from Delhi (5.55 AM) to Jaipur (10.35 AM) of Rajasthan, you can also try Intercity Exp starts from Delhi at (4.55 PM) reaches Jaipur (10.35 PM) of Rajasthan. There are other trains also to Jaipur of Rajasthan from other metro cities.

Road
Jaipur of Rajasthan is well connected by road to major cities in India. Excellent road network serves people to enjoy a comfortable journey to and from Jaipur of Rajasthan. This mode of traveling is quite easy and comparatively cheap. Regular bus services from nearby cities connect Jaipur of Rajasthan to the other cities. Deluxe Buses, AC coaches and Government buses are available for the convenience of the passengers.