Also Known As Tiger Fort, Sudarshangarh Fort.

Famous for: Royal Heritage, Indo-European style of Architecture, Scenic Beauty, History.

Built in 1734 under the reign of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, this fort is located on the edge of the Aravali Hills in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The fort provides a breathtaking view of the pink city and is connected to Jaigarh Fort via fortifications.

While it was initially named ‘Sudarshangarh’, its name was replaced as ‘Nahargarh’ (which means: ‘Abode of Tigers’ due to the presence of Tigers in the area.) It is also a popular belief that while the fort was being built, the constructions would frequently be destroyed or disrupted by the presence of the spirit of Rathore Prince Nahar Singh Bhomia.

This is when the then Maharaja, Jai Singh discovered that the land was haunted. They constructed a shrine in which the spirit was pacified and could reside. Hence, the name ‘Nahargarh’.

Nahargarh fort was also used as a summer retreat by the Jaipur kings considering that there are several palaces, temples and landscaped gardens within its complex.

The Madhavendra Palace is the hotspot attraction at the fort which has an opulent suite for the king and nine suites for his wives.