The Jaigarh Fort was originally built in the 8th Century but was finally completed in the 18th Century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. This fort has the worlds largest Cannon on wheels. It used to house the fabulous treasures of the rulers of Amber & Jaipur , situated at a height , it offers a panoramic view of the Amber Valley.
The Choice of Venues here are:-
The 16th Century Moghul Garden divided into four blocks by channels and fountains, having two covered bastions, which offer a breathtaking view of the ancient lake and the Amber Palace. Another venue is the 'Laxmi Vilas' - An enclosed courtyard , adjoining rooms, used by royalty to relax. Alternatively, arrangements could be made in the bastion, near the Cannon, from where the view of Jaipur and its ' environs is spectacular.
Exclusive Royal Dinner & Lunches at Jaigarh
Dinner or lunch in any of these venue is arranged with folk musicians and dancers performing live.
The guests will be welcomed in the traditional style, with caparisoned elephants, and the fort will be illuminated with Mashalls ancient oil torches) at night. Dinners and Lunches of all categories are set in a lavish ambience with silver cutlery and Royal Jaipur created crockery.
The entire staff is in full traditional attire. As is apparent by their cheerful faces and satisfied smiles and confirmed by their comments in the visitors book that every single visitor has gone back full of lavish praise of the sumptuous meals amidst the supreme Royal ambience and with a dream to come back.
At a distance of 15kms from Jaipur, stands the imposing Jaigarh Fort. Also called the Victory Fort, the Jaigarh Fort stands in the midst of thorn-scrub hills that impart a sterner look to the already forbidding Fort.
As one approaches the fort from the steep road that leads to the main gate, the Dungar Darwaza, one cannot help but remark at the amazing view it offers of the city below.
The Jaigarh fort was built to bolster up the defense of Amer, so one should not be amazed to find that the fort unlike most palaces and forts of Jaipur is quite plain and simple. It has moats and all the features you would expect of a full-fledged citadel.
The highlight of the tour of Jaigarh Fort is definitely the Jaivana, which is the world's largest cannon on wheels. It was built in Jaigarh's foundry in the year 1720.
Many say that the cannon was only used once and the ball fell some 35kms away on a village. But that's quite doubtful, since a closer inspection of the cannon actually revealed that it has been fired at least a couple of times.
The Fort has a lot of wide water channels, which were a part of a rainwater harvesting system. There are 3 underground tanks at the fort, the largest one of which could store 60,00,000 gallons of water.
An interesting story about this tank is that, many believed it contained hidden treasure but unfortunately Indian Government searched for it and did not find anything at all.
While you are taking a tour of the Jaigarh Fort, you might want to visit the armory and the museum. The armory has many swords, shields, guns, muskets and even a 50 kg cannon ball.
One can also see old photographs of two of Jaipur's Maharajas, Sawai Bhawani Singh and Major General Man Singh II, both of whom were senior officers in the military (Indian Army). The Museum has many photographs, of Maharajas, royalty, buildings and processions and even a circular pack of cards besides many other relics of the past.
There are various other structures you can check out too, such as open halls. The most interesting one is the Shubhat Niwas (the Meeting hall of Warriors), which has many old things of the old times.
The Jaigarh Fort is definitely worth a visit, if you are in Jaipur. The Entrance fee to Jaigarh is Rs. 10 for Indian Tourists and Rs. 20 for Foreign Tourists.
h Century but was finally completed in the 18th Century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. This fort has the worlds largest Cannon on wheels. It used to house the fabulous treasures of the rulers of Amber & Jaipur , situated at a height , it offers a panoramic view of the Amber Valley.
