Best time to visit: October to March
Visiting Hours:- 9.30 a.m. - 4.45 p.m.
Distance: 15 km from Jaipur & walking distance from
Amber Fort
Nearest Airport: Sanganer Airport - Jaipur (domestic
flights)
Entrance fee: For Indian tourists: Rs. 10, for foreign
tourists: Rs. 20 Telephone:- 0141- 630848
Of Jaipur's three forts (Amer fort, Nahargarh fort, Jaigarh fort)
the Jaigarh fort is the most attractive fort. The fort was built in
1726 by Sawai Jai Singh. The World's largest cannon on wheel,
Jaivan, is to be found here. It is similar to Amber Fort in
structure. Whenever Man Singh I (late 16th century) warred and won
gold, silver, jewels and other booty, they hoarded it in the Jaigarh
Fort. And they had the loyal Minas to fiercely guard their haul.
It was one of the few ancient Indian military structures to be kept
intact through the ages. Also other interesting places are gardens,
a granary, an armoury, a well planned cannon foundry, temples, a
tall tower and a giant mounted canan i.e. the Jai Ban.
Jaigarh or the 'Fort of Victory' is nestled on Chilh ka Tola (Hill
of Eagles), which is 400 feet above from the Amber Fort. The walls
of the fort are spread over three kilometers. The fort's other
entrance is through the Awani Darwaza in the east. The extensive
parkotas (walls) watch tower and gateway of jaigarh dominate the
western skyline.
The fort also houses a beautiful museum and gives breathtaking
views of Jaipur below and Amber Fort.
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