Jaigarh Fort Jaipur

Cosmos most spectacular fort of Jaigarh was used as a depository of gold and jewelry of royal families and was renowned as victory fort used aggressively to defend Amber from invaders.

Modern Indian History declares that the compartments below the water tank used to store royal treasure were reopened during the emergency declared by Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975-1977 for intact storage of national wealth.

Marvelous Jaigarh fort impressively placed at the top of the hill in the midst of the stark Aravalli Hills gradually evaporating into the desert daze can keep one enwrapped for hours and was well connected to the Amber Fort consigned at the bottom of the hill.

The creations most perfect garrison was a midpoint of artillery outputs for the Rajputs and it is base to the world's largest cannon on wheels, the Jaivana.

Astounding human effort can be experienced from watching the 5 km long canal entering the mysterious Rajput bastion to bring in water from the high hills and store in the fort for the armymen of erstwhile era.

Enjoy vibrant Jaipur tour with star attraction of Jaigarh fort to unfold its extensive walls, watch towers, many bastions, swords, shields, guns, muskets and even a 50 kg cannon ball.

Quick Facts Of Jaigarh Fort Jaipur

Location: Amber, 15 km from Jaipur
Year of Construction: 1720 AD
Built By: Raja Sawai Jai Singh
Significance: Rajput armory & victory fort to check invaders
Construction System: Red and Pink sand stone

Tourist Information

Timings: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Entry Fee: INR 10 for Indian travelers & INR 20 for foreign travelers
Best time to visit: October to March

Go Heritage India Journeys offers tour packages of Jaipur with a personified Golden Triangle tour of India.