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Fort About 18 km from us

Nahargarh Fort

Nahargarh Fort on the ridge above Jaipur: the city's best sunset, the painted rooms of Madhavendra Bhawan, 2026 tickets, and how to get up the hill and back.

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Why go

From us
About 18 km
Time needed
1.5–2 hours
Best time
Late afternoon
Entry
₹100 Indian, ₹600 foreign

The fort that watches the city

Sawai Jai Singh II built Nahargarh in 1734 on the edge of the Aravalli ridge, as a lookout over his new capital. Today people come for the view. From the walls you can see the whole walled city laid out below you.

Madhavendra Bhawan

Much later, Sawai Madho Singh II added a palace of matching suites for his queens, joined by long painted corridors. Walk through slowly. The frescoes are faded, and lovely for it.

Getting up and back

The road climbs a narrow ridge and there's no public transport to the top, so go with a driver who waits. Stay for sunset, as the lights come on across the city.

What to see

  • Illustration: Painted corridors of Madhavendra Bhawan at Nahargarh Fort

    Madhavendra Bhawan

    Suites for the queens around open courtyards, linked by corridors of faded floral frescoes.
  • Illustration: View over Jaipur from the walls of Nahargarh Fort at sunset

    The ramparts at sunset

    Find your spot on the walls before the sun goes down. Enjoy the view, and stay off the parapets.

  1. Jaipur Wax Museum

    A modern museum inside the fort with its own mirrored Sheesh Mahal, on a separate ticket. Not the historic one at Amber.

Plan your visit

Opening hours

About 10 AM to 5:30 PM for the palace

Confirm the closing time on the day, especially if you plan to stay for sunset.

Entry

₹100 Indian adults, ₹600 foreign adults

Students pay less. The Wax Museum has its own ticket.

Composite ticket

Included in the state's Jaipur composite ticket

Getting there

About 18 km, up the ridge road

No public transport. Go by car.

Checked on 2 November 2026. Hours, prices and rules change, so check before you set out, or ask us on the morning.

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Tips from the family

  • Carry a light layer on winter evenings
  • The road up is narrow, so go with a driver
  • Arrange your ride back down before you go up

Questions people ask

See it with us

Days we plan for guests, with a car and driver from our door.

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