Nahargarh Fort Travel

Introduction

Standing on the edge of Aravalli Hills, Nahargarh Fort has different tales to attract tourists from far and wide. It overlooks the royal city Jaipur. It is really hard to miss panoramic view during Nahargarh Fort. Originally named as Sudarshangarh, this fort got a new name Nahargarh later. It is believed that Nahar is taken from Nahar Singh Bhomia. Nahargarh actually means abode of tigers. This is one of the forts that were built with a large prospective and amazing security strategy.

History

This imposing fort was built with an idea of giving complete protection to the city. Although the fort never faced any war but idea was to protect the people living in the city. A belief referring name of the fort states that spirit of Nahar Singh Bhomia use to haunt everyone who initiated further development or restoration. This is the reason the fort got popular with the name Nahargarh and people almost forgot its original name Sudarshangarh.

Architectures and developments

Along with the other two forts Amber Fort and Jaigarh Fort, this impressive fort formed a ring to ensure tight security from the outsiders. Built by, the fort is a construction of 1734. After initial contribution by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the fort was extended in 1868, under the guidance of Sawai Ram Singh.

Rooms of the fort are linked by corridors. Fine architecture and some delicate frescos are the evidences that the fort was built with an idea to build an architecture which is strong as well as beautiful.

Sites and structures

The fort has a temple which is associated with a tale that it pacifies the spirit of Nahar. Resulting which the fort got popular with the name Nahargarh Fort. Apart from the tourists never forget to capture panoramic view of the city in their cameras. Madhavendra Bhavan is another attraction in Nahargarh Fort. It was the summer retreat of the ruler family. It has 12 completely alike suites which were distributed amongst the 9 wives of the king.

How to reach

The fort is easily accessible from the main city by road and calls almost every traveller visiting the city.