Why to visit Nahargarh Fort
One of the most well-known tourist destinations in Jaipur is the majestic City Palace, which is situated in the city's historic district. The enormous palace complex, which Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh constructed between 1729 and 1732, took nearly one-seventh of the walled city. The facade itself displays a fusion of Rajput and Mughal architectural traditions and is crafted with skill and attention to detail.
What Not To Miss?
- Nahargarh Biological Park: This covers an area of 7.2 sq. km at the base of the Aravalli mountain ranges. The park is home to over 285 different bird species, including the white-naped tit, which is unique to this area.
A zoo is located in the Nahargarh Biological Park, where visitors can witness hyenas, caged Asian lions, Bengal tigers, panthers, wolves, deer, crocodiles, sloths, Himalayan black bears, and wild boars. The zoo is closed on Tuesdays, so do take note of this.
- Sculpture Park: In the decorated walls of the room there are sculptures present. The finest part is that the sculpture exhibition in the Nahargarh Fort is a yearly event, which means that new works of art are displayed there for everyone to view.
Architecture
- The fort's imposing external walls stretch for several kilometres, and Padi Gate, the fort's main entrance, is a testament to its superb construction.
- The Madhavendra Bhawan, also known as the Madhavendra Palace, is the fort's most notable building.
- The Diwan-i-Aam, a large hall where the king addressed the complaints of his subjects, is another remarkable building.
- Within Nahargarh Fort, there are also two temples: one is dedicated to the deity of the emperors of Jaipur, and the other is to the Rathore prince Nahar Singh Bhomia.
Fun fact
- Many popular Bollywood films, including Rang De Basanti and Shuddh Desi Romance, were filmed at Nahargarh Fort.
- The fort was also depicted in Satyajit Ray's famous Bengali thriller Sonar Kella from 1971.
- Many Europeans who were relocated to the fort during the Great Uprising of 1857 received safety from the area's then-ruler Sawai Ram Singh.
Restaurants inside the Fort
- Once Upon a Time: The exquisite furnishings of this antique hotel inside the Nahargarh fort will undoubtedly transport visitors to the time of the Rajput and Mughal emperors. Delicious Indian food is served at Once Upon a Time, which offers both outdoor and indoor seating options.
- Padao Restaurant: This restaurant, which is owned and operated by RTDC, is close to the Nahargarh Fort. The best selection of vegetarian and meat-based dishes are available at Padao, an open-air restaurant.
The eatery charges a 50 rupee admission fee.
Entrance Fees
The entrance price is INR 50 for Indians and INR 200 for Foreigners.
Additionally, composite tickets are available; they cost Rs. 1000 for foreigners and Rs. 300 for Indians. This ticket will cover admission costs to the Central Museum, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, and Amer Fort.
Guide Availability
To use a guide, you must pay a price, which varies depending on the services used and the individual.
Visit Duration
1-2 hours
