Nahargharh Fort is situated on the ridge of
Aravali. It looks most classy when floodlit
at night. It was built in 1734 and extended
in 1868. Nahargharh meaning abode of the
tigers was built by Sawai Jai Singh to
bolster the defence of Amber (Amber Fort). The
fort overlooks the city and presents a
glittering view of the city lights.
Nahargarh Fort is associated with several
legends. Nahargarh offers exquisite vistas
of the Man Sagar that boasts of a lovely
duck blind right in its midst. The fort
served as a rest retreat for royal guests
and dignitaries who were invited to join the
maharaja for duck shoots.The legend also
have it that it was named Nahargharh after
Nahar Singh whose spirit would destroy the
construction of Nahargharh. So after a
prayer to the spirit it agreed to leave on
condition that the fort is named after him.
Durg Cafeteria just above the entrance sells
meals and refreshments, while Padao
Restaurant on the west sells drinks around
sunset.
Tourist Timings:
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m - Daily Photography charges:
Indian :Rs.
20.00 ,foreigner: Rs. 50:00 Entry Fee:
for Indian:Rs.
10.00 and Foreigners Fee: Rs.50.00
The Nahargarh Fort was used as a retreat for
the ladies of the royal household. In fact
the Zenana deorhi or women's quarters at the
Nahargarh Fort were built to impress. The
royal quarters designed for women sprawls
over the fourth courtyard. Known as the
Madhavendra Bhawan the zenana was specially
built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singhji.
In all there are 12 palatial quarters
replete with interlinked corridors, kitchens
and hearths at the Nahargarh zenana - each a
glorious depiction of Rajputana art and
taste for luxury. The Madhavendra Bhawan,
built by Sawai Ram Singh II has uniquely a
cluster of 12 identical suits for queens and
at the head is a suit for the king himself.
The rooms are linked by corridors and retain
some delicate frescos as well as toilets and
kitchen hearths. It was used by members of
the royal family for excursion in summers
and is now even a favoured picnic spot
