Nahargarh Fort sits on a ridge of the Aravalli hills above the north west of the walled city. Sawai Jai Singh II built it in 1734 as part of the defences of his new capital, and it was expanded in 1868. Inside is the Madhavendra Bhawan, built by Sawai Madho Singh as a summer retreat, with 12 matching suites for the queens linked to the king's rooms by corridors painted with murals. The ramparts look out over the whole city, and the fort is busiest in the late afternoon, when people come for the sunset, often from the RTDC Padao restaurant on the walls. The Jaipur Wax Museum and its Sheesh Mahal are also inside the fort and need a separate ticket.
- Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM daily. Entry (2026 rates): ₹100 Indian, ₹50 Indian student, ₹600 foreign, ₹300 foreign student. Included in the Jaipur composite ticket (₹550 Indian, ₹1,700 foreign; students ₹180 and ₹800), valid for 2 days at 9 state run sites including Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh Fort, Albert Hall, Isarlat, Vidyadhar Garden and Sisodia Rani Garden. The Jaipur Wax Museum and restaurants inside the fort charge separately.
- How to Reach: About 20 km by road from Jaipur Junction, via the Amer road and the hill road up the ridge. There is no public transport, so take a cab or auto, or ride up by two wheeler.
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