Nahargarh
Fort is located on the sheer rugged ridge of Aravali Hills
and it forms an impressive northern backdrop of Jaipur. It
looks most classy when floodlit at night. The fort overlooks
the city and presents a glittering view of the city lights.
It was built in 1734 and extended in 1868. Nahargarh meaning
abode of the tigers was built by Jai Singh to bolster the
defense of Amber. The legend also have it that it was named
Nahargarh after Nahar Singh a prince whose spirit would destroy
the construction and not allow its progress further. So after
a tantrik prayer to the spirit it agreed to leave on condition
that the fort is named after him. 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. Durg Cafeteria just above
the entrance sells meals and refreshments, while Padao Restaurant
on the west sells drinks around sunset.
