Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the pink city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The view of the city from the fort is impressive. (br) Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defence ring for the city. The fort was originally named Sudarshangarh, but it became known as Nahargarh, which means 'abode of tigers'. The popular (Read More) belief is that Nahar here stands for Nahar Singh Bhomia, whose spirit haunted the place and obstructed construction of the fort. Nahar's spirit was pacified by building a temple in his memory within the fort, which thus became known by his name.
As you walk inside the tallest Door in India, ambling past ancient sundials, bending to look inside a massive well or an unused tunnel it would strike you that perhaps someone has gently picked the back of your collar and dropped you into the unturned pages of a history book which has magically come to life.
Also known as the Mughal Gardens of Pinjore, this place is 35 km away from the city of Nalagarh. Situated at the foothills of the Shivaliks, the garden has seven downward terraced lawns, domed balconies, three palaces, an amphitheater, a Japanese garden, a mini zoo, lighted fountains, shaded pathways and a nursery of plants.
A visit to Nalagarh does not demand more than a day's stay. You can spend time in the Nalagarh Heritage resort by indulging into the vast varieties of luxuries provided and enjoying the great taste of food and give yourself a leisure time far away from the chaos of cities. You can start your day by exploring the Nalagarh Fort itself and then move on to explore the other locations nearby like the Ramgarh fort and the Gobind Sagar lake. If time allows, visit the Yadavindra Gardens in the evening
How can I commute within Nalagarh?
Travelling in Nalagarh is quite easy with options like buses and taxis. Most of the hotels also provide taxi services at nominal charges. Read More