Without a doubt, Rajasthan is considered to be one of the most popular vacation spots in India, where the tourist can learn about its glorifying history tales, vibrant culture, and mouth-watering cuisines. Tourists from all over the world visit this state, as they get a perfect vacation destination with a golden desert to lush green woods surrounding them.
Rajasthan Tourism is known as the ' Land of Kings' as tourists get to view a lot of historic temples, gorgeous forts, and majestic palaces. Among many forts present in Rajasthan, one of the well-known forts is the Taragarh Fort, situated in Ajmer. It's considered to be one of the most beautiful buildings present in Ajmer, due to which it is the top attraction among tourists.
History
Built in the year 1354, by King Ajaypal Chauhan, the founder ruler of the city. This oldest fort present in India was used as an important centre for performing activities of the military, during the period when the Mughals used to rule Ajmer. As time passed, the fort was dismantled during the British Raj, ordered by Lord William Bentinck, and then the fort served as a nursing home to troops of British.
Built upon the steep Hillside, the fort stands 1300 feet above the ground, with its grand and stunning architecture, making the fort look massive. Due to the fort's location at the hillside, tourists get to view the stunning sight of the city below. Phuta Darwaza, Lakshmi Pol, and Gagudi Ki Phatak are the three huge gateways of this fort. One can view the finest art of that period through the complex craving done on the structure, though one can see only the remains of the stunning structure of the fort.
As we know, the fort was built for military activities, and for that purpose, the fort consists of tunnels to protect oneself from the attacks of the enemy. Technically, the fort has tunnels in the crisscross section for hideouts. Moreover, tourists can also get a glance of a shrine, Miran Saheb ki Dargah named after the commander of the fort Miran Saheb. It's a tribute to the commander for his sacrificing and safeguarding from opponents.
How to Reach?
By Air:- The nearest airport to Taragarh Fort is the Kishangarh Airport which is 30 km away. Tourists can easily book flights from this airport. Moreover, visitors can pre-book a cab from Taxi Services in Ajmer to reach the destination which is Taragarh Fort or any other tourist spot.
By Road:- All major cities are well-connected and maintained by road, thus one can take the route by national highways making it convenient for tourists to travel. Making it easier to book buses from Ajmer Bus Stand as well as visitors planning for private chauffeurs can book a cab fromCar Rental in Ajmer.
By Train:- Tourists choosing Railway as transport can easily find a train to Ajmer from all prime cities such as Mumbai Delhi, Jaipur, Allahabad, and many more. Though, the Mumbai- Ahmedabad-Jaipur- Delhi line provides the nearest railway station to Ajmer Junction.
Entry Fee & Timings
Tourists are free to enter the fort without any charges though if one requires to know detailed information or knowledge about the fort and its historical tales, they need to hire a tour guide. This makes the service of a professional tour guide chargeable, plus this charge differs from person to person.
Therefore, the timings to visit the Taragarh Fort are from 6 AM to 8:30 PM, for any day of the week. Tourists can pre-book a tour guide in their Ajmer Tour Package for more convenient travelling as well as to avoid last-minute hassle during the peak seasons.
Best time to Visit
Tourists can travel this fort any time of the month or year. Though, if a visitor is planning an Ajmer Sightseeing Tour then it's suggested to plan the tour between October to March which is the winter season for a more pleasant and comfortable travelling around the streets for sightseeing. As Rajasthan's heat and humidity are no joke, one can't enjoy the touring.