Aerial view of Jaipur from Nahargarh Fort in Rajasthan, India
© Sean3810/iStock/Getty Images Plu
The pride of Aravalli Hills. Nahargarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort sits proudly on a ridge of the Aravalli Hills, creating an impressive northern backdrop to the city of Jaipur. It was constructed during the reign of Jai Singh in 1734 and was later expanded in 1868. Nahargarh, which means abode of tigers, was a formidable barrier, defending Jaipur against attacking enemies.
Within its walls, the fort houses Madhavendra Bhawan, the summer destination for the members of the royal family. Built by Sawai Madho Singh, the palace has 12 matching boudoirs for the queens, at the head of which is a suite for the king. They are all connected by corridors decorated with delicate murals. Even today the palace is a favoured spot for local picnickers. The fort looks brilliant when floodlit at night. Overlooking the Pink City, it presents a glittering view of the city lights.
Related Images
A rider hunts with an eagle in the Altai Mountains of Mongolia
For Waitangi Day, the Pancake Rocks on New Zealand’s South Island
Wildflowers in bloom at Lost Dutchman State Park in Arizona, USA
Shoreline near Tofino on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
Cefalù on Mediterranean Sea in Sicily, Italy
An old farm in the Shetland Islands, Scotland
La Digue, an island in the Seychelles
Firefall at Horsetail Fall, Yosemite National Park, California
Bing Today Images
