Taragarh Fort in Ajmer

Taragarh Fort is an ancient fort located atop the Nagpahari Hill in Ajmer. It is one of the oldest forts in India and also one of the prime places of sightseeing in Ajmer.
Taragarh is considered as the first hill fort of Asia and was built by King Ajaypal Chauhan in 1100 AD on the pinnacle of 800 foot high Taragarh Hill overlooking Ajmer. It was constructed at a time when the Aravalli mountain ranges were above the snowlines. During the Mughal rule in Ajmer, the Taragarh Fort was used as an important center of military activity. After this, the fort was used as a sanatorium during the British occupation in Ajmer.

Taragarh Fort is a spectacular and outstanding example of Rajasthani architecture. The fort has six huge gates. The battlements run along the top of the hill. The walls are two miles (3 km) in circumference and the fort can only be approached by way of a very steep slope. Miran Saheb Ki Dargah is located inside the fort. Miran Saheb, a brave warrior and also the governor of the fort sacrificed his life defending and protecting Taragarh against an enemy invasion.

The fort can be reached by a Jeep and the route has a lot of twists and turns. Visitors can also reach by a steep 1.5 hours climb which starts beyond the Adhai Din ka Jhonpra Mosque. The fort provides an excellent and panoramic view of Ajmer town.

Bundi Tourist Attractions

The tourist attractions in Bundi include glorious medieval forts, temples, havelis and magnificent palaces. The tourists will love to visit Bundi because of its serene atmosphere and strikingly expressive landscape. Bundi is perfectly located at the foothills of a large hill with a splendid lake in the center of this beautiful city of Rajasthan.

The most impressive Taragarh Fort is the prime attraction in the city of Bundi. This fort was constructed in the 14th century. The visitors will find a large battlement (Bhim Burj) inside the fort. One will also see a cannon and a large reservoir. The reservoir was carved by a single piece of rock. The Bundi Palace is another place of attraction, located in close proximity to the Taragarh Fort. One will see some exquisite murals that typify the glorious era of Indian royalty.

Bundi is also famous for its large number of age old step-wells (locally called baoris). The step-wells that have been maintained till today are the Nagar Sagar Kund, Raniji ki Baori, and Nawal Sagar.
One of the prominent tourist attractions is a temple of Lord Varuna (God of Rains), half submerged in the water of the Nawal Sagar lake. The visitors, who want to see that temple, must go by boat.