Located
at a distance of around 39 km off Kota, Taragarh Fort was the home of a
major princely state at the height of the Rajput heydays. It is a massive
fort built in the year 1354 and accessible by a steep pitched road leading
to its main gateway. Rampant elephants top the gateway of the Taragarh Fort.
It consists of huge reservoirs carved out of solid rock and the Bhim Burj,
the largest of the battlements, on which is mounted a famous cannon. An
excellent bird's view of the town from the fort is another attraction among
tourists.
The Taragarh Fort in Kota was built in 1345 and was the
center of a kingdom in Rajasthan. Within the fort there are large reservoirs
where water was stored in case of a siege, when all the towns folk took
shelter within the walls of the fort. These reservoirs are carved out of the
rocky base of the fort. On the largest rampart of the fort is the Bhim Burj,
a large and legendary cannon. The view of Kota town from Taragarh Fort is
spectacular, particularly at twilight and just after sunset. This large fort
is an interesting place to spend a day, wandering around its ruins and
defensive structures. The main entrance to the imposing Taragarh fort is
located some 39 kms away from the town centre that can be approached by a
sharply sloping road. The main gateway of the fort has some meticulous
carvings of elephants. Infact, there are three gateways to the fort. They
are named Lakshmi Pol, Phuta Darwaza and Gagudi ki Phatak. Most parts of
these impressive gateways are now in ruins. During its heydays, Taragarh
fort was renowned for its tunnels crisscrossing the entire hillside. These
tunnels allowed the king and his deputies to flee in case there was an
imminent danger to their lives from enemies.
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Attractions in Ajmer |
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra : Tour the stunning Adhai
Din ka Jhonpra on your tours to Ajmer tourist attractions with Indian
Horizons. This spectacular piece of architecture gets its name from the fact
that it was constructed within a period of 2 and a half days. Adhai Din Ka
Jhonpra exhibits an exquisite blend of Indo-Islamic architectural styles.
Interestingly enough the main edifice of this mosque was a center of
Sanskrit education in the olden days and the pillars of the mosque that were
reassembled with architectural finesse to construct this grand mosque were
taken from destroyed Hindu and Jain temples in the area.
Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti : The holy
Dargah Sharief in Ajmer is the second most important pilgrimage after Mecca
and Medina for the Muslims all over the world. The magnificent gateway that
leads to the Dargah was constructed by the Nizam of Hyderabad. Invoke the
blessings of almighty Allah at the two mosques located within the Dargah
Sharief in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Sprawled over a huge area in the heart
of Ajmer, the Dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti is located at a
distance of 4 kilometers from the Ajmer railway station .
Nasiyan Jain Temple : Tour the Nasiyan Jain temple
located on the Prithvi Raj Marg in Ajmer in Rajasthan, India. Also known as
the Red Temple, Nasiyan Jain Temple mesmerizes you with its historic appeal.
Dedicated to the first Jain Tirthankara Rishabdeoji, the Nasiyan Jain Temple
also has a museum of considerable size that displays objects related to Jain
beliefs and mythology. Enjoy the delightfully sculpted motifs that adorn the
walls of this Digambar Jain temple in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Constructed
in 1865, the main chamber of the Nasiyan Jain Temple consists of a splendid
2-storied hall adorned with wood carved sculptures that depict the Jain
concept of the world and worldly affairs. .
Akbar's
Palace : See splendid remnants of the grandiose Mughal rule in Ajmer as
you tour the rooms and sections of Akbar's Palace or the Ajmer Museum with
Indian Horizons. Akbar's Palace is located close to the railway station in
Ajmer and is a grand way to learn more about the romantic yet tumultuous
history of desert Ajmer. See ancient and medieval weapons and armory on
display and gaze wonder eyed at a glorious collection of stone sculptures,
objects d' art and delicate miniature paintings. See the choicest collection
of Rajput and Mughal armor on display at the Akbar's Palace .
Kishangarh Fort : Fortified by a massive moated
wall, the Kishangarh Fort presents a formidable yet enchanting picture. Tour
the interiors of this grand fortress and let the old fort walls remind you
of a glorious era of successful Rathore rule. The imposing Kishangarh Fort
was constructed in 1653 by a Rathore King, Maharaja Roop Singh. As legend
goes Maharaja Roop Singhji drew inspiration from an incident where he saw a
sheep defending her lambs from a pack of wolves. The Fort at Kishangarh
remained unconquered inspite of constant enemy attacks.
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Stay in Ajmer |
There are several budget hotels and paying guest accommodations
available in Ajmer.
| » Best Time to
visit Ajmer |
Extremely hot summers with maximum temperature touching 38.5 °C.,
Cold winters - min 5.5°C The rainy seasons are very humid starting from
July to mid September. The best time to visit Jaipur is between July to
March.
Air : Jaipur's Sanganer Airport is the nearest
one, connected by the Indian airlines and a host of other airlines, too. For
details see our section on Jaipur.
Rail : Regular
train services link Ajmer with important cities. Some important train
connections are: Gujrat Mail (Mumbai-Ajmer-Delhi Sarai Rohilla); Jodhpur
Mail (Marwar-Ajmer-Jaipur): Delhi Express(Ahmedabad-Ajmer-Jaipur); Shatabadi
Express(New Delhi-Ajmer-New Delhi).
Road : Ajmer
lies on NH8, that connects Delhi to Mumbai. Its about 400 km from Delhi and
around 135 km from Jaipur. Rajasthan STC buses as well as those run by some
private operators, connects the city with various places in the state, and
also some other centres like Delhi and Agra.
Climate Mean Max.Summer 38.1degree C 27.7 degree C Mean Min. Winter
23.3 degree C 05.5 degree C .
Taragarh Fort
