Hotels near Nahargarh Fort

Nahargarh Fort crowns the Aravalli Hills above Jaipur and was originally built in 1734 as part of the city's ring of defences together with Amber Fort and Jaigarh Fort. The Madhavendra Bhawan, added in 1883 by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II, is the main attraction inside - a two-storey palace with 12 identical suites built for the king's 12 queens, connected by corridors so that no queen could know if the maharaja was visiting another. The pastel-painted rooms with carved marble screens and wall murals are remarkably well preserved.

The real draw, though, is the view. Nahargarh's ramparts offer a sweeping panorama over the entire Pink City and the flat Rajasthan plains beyond. At sunset, the city below turns golden, and you can trace the grid layout that Sawai Jai Singh II planned nearly 300 years ago. Entry costs 200 INR (2.20 EUR) for foreigners. The Padao restaurant on the fort's terrace serves basic meals with the panoramic views as the main course.

Pro Tip: Time your visit for 4:30 PM to catch sunset from the ramparts. The fort closes at 5:30 PM in winter and 6:00 PM in summer, so check seasonal timings. The winding road up is narrow - hiring a taxi for the round trip (about 400 INR) is easier than negotiating an auto-rickshaw on the steep curves.