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Jaigarh Fort Jaipur

Jaigarh Fort Jaipur
Visitor Information
Famous for : Monument Fort / Fortress History & Culture
Entrance Fee: INR 150 for Foreign Tourists and INR 70 for Indians
Visiting Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Visit Duration: Around 1 hour

The Jaigarh Fort, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in the 18th Century, is a magnificent palace located on the "Cheel ka Teela" (Hill of the Eagle) promontory of the Aravallis in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Designed by an architect named Vidyadhar, the fort was built to depict the affluent culture of the city of Jaipur. Since the fort is located on an altitude, the entire city of Jaipur can be seen from the top. It mainly served as the residential building of the kings but later on, was also used as the artillery warehouse.


Architecture of Jaigarh Fort

The fort is built with thick walls of red sandstone and is spread over a vast range of 3 kilometers in length, with a width of one kilometer. The fort houses the world's greatest cannon on wheels known as the 'Jaivana Cannon' and a huge palace complex. This includes the Laxmi Vilas, Lalit Mandir, Aram Mandir and the Vilas Mandir. The fort has a well-tended garden which can be viewed by tourists even today along with an armory and a museum.


How to Reach Jaigarh Fort

Jaigarh Fort may be reached from Jaipur at ease by road. One may take a taxi or cab, and even frequent buses run by Rajasthan Road Transport Corporation are available. The buses are well-furnished, with comfortable seats and air conditioning. One may also take an auto-rickshaw, which will charge not less than Rs. 500. Sometimes, tourists opt for one of the several packages offered by the travel guides, which includes a whole-day excursion to all the three forts nearby: the Jaigarh Fort, the Nahargarh fort and the Amber Fort.


Entry Fee and Timings

The City Palace is open from Visiting Hours - 9.30 AM - 5.00 PM, Entry fee for Indians: 70 Rs. Entry fee for Foreigners : 150 Rs.


Best Time to Visit Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur

The best time to be in the city is between October and March. The weather becomes quite pleasant during this time of the year, which will enable you to witness the beauty of the city and its attractions properly.