Nahargarh Fort in Jaipur

One of the major travel attractions in the Indian Pink City of Jaipur is the Nahargarh Fort. Nahargarh Fort is also referred to as the Tiger Fort. The Nahargarh/Tiger Fort is the first of the three forts built by the kings of Jaipur.

Built around 1734 by Jai Singh II, Nahargarh Fort lies 6 km north west of the City Palace and provides some stunning views of Jaipur down below to the Man Sagar Lake. The imposing Nahargarh fort harbors many legends and three kings have added their stamp at different times to the structures within the fort. In the midst of Man Sagar lake, is a palatial duck blind, which was used for shooting parties by the erstwhile royal family. A royal retreat for the Maharanis, it was also used as a personal treasury for many years.

For all those traveling to Jaipur in order to experience the city's rich cultural and architectural heritage, a visit to the Nahargarh Fort is a must.