Taragarh Fort

Covered in this Section : Fast Facts, Brief history, Taragarh Fort Overview, Speciality, Accommodation, Accessibility and Tour Packages.

Fast Facts
District : Bundi
Distance : 37 kms from Kota
Best Time To Visit : October to March

Brief History
Taragarh Fort was built in the year 1345 A.D. The fort which is now in ruins is the site of the old kingdom. The fort was built to safeguard this ancient town from the frequent invasions during medieval period. The fort features clearly depict its purpose, as one can see its architecture and position of location serves more of a millitary purpose.

Taragarh Fort - Overview
Taragarh Fort lies perched on the Nagpahari Hills, overlooking the town below. Much of the fort premise have succumbed against some seven centuries. The fort is a giant structure catches much of the interest of the visitor. People interested in ancient architecture find it more interesting. The peripheral fort walls consist several buildings and compounds inside. From distance one can make out thick walls and a dome structure for the fort. The fort also has a massive battlement, popular in the heydays of Rajputs.

What's So Special
The massive fort is the first thing that strikes the mind at Taragarh Fort. The fort built atop the hill is quite conspicuous and striking in appearance. With impressive gateways leading to the fort memories of the past get unwound and mysteries unraveled. Elephant carving mark the entrance of the fort. The fort premises have large water storage tanks which are believed as never being dry.

The fort has a very large battlement and also one large canon, Bhim Burj. The canon, of which only ramparts are left was a phenomenon in the past. It was much feared weapon the rivals could think upon, in the bygone days.

The storage tanks are also worth seeing. These tanks were purposefully constructed; to serve at the time of siege. Apart from its magnificence the fort also a nice spot to have a birds view of the town below.

Transportation Facilities For Amber Fort
Bundi has good means of transportation services. One can also reach the place from Kota. From the city you can get a bus or travel in a private taxi. The cities further can be reached by either long distance buses or trains.

Places Where You Can Stay
Accommodation and catering facilities are available in the city centre. Some places where you can get these services are Hotel Royal Retreat, Diamond Hotel, Ishwari Niwas, Hotel Vrindawati.

	Reminiscences Of Rajasthan (19 Days) Features : The package provide guided city tours encompassing the historic sites located there. Junagarh and Jaisalmer Fort are some of the destinations you will find yourself at. There will be a two days stay at Jaisalmer giving you enough time to explore the surroundings. You will also get to spend some time at Mehrangarh Fort, Jaisalmer.

	Forts All The Way (18 Days) Features : This 18 days tour starts from Delhi city and takes you to the historic forts located in this city and the cities of Agra and Delhi. The tour takes into account travel, accommodation and catering. Full assistance provided during the entire tour. You will be visiting the famous forts of the Rajasthan.

	Rajasthan Heritage Tour (17 Days) Features : The package offers guided city tours of several cities of Rajasthan like Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur, Chittaurgarh and Bharatpur. The package includes travel cost, accommodation, catering and other assistance. The places covered includes the popular tourist places encompassing forts, palaces and lakes.

	Romantic Maharaja (20 Days) Features : Romantic Maharaja Tour Package is a 20 days non stop adventure at the famous cities of North India. You will get to visit a number of popular tourist place including the famous forts of Rajasthan. From your arrival till departure all travel assistance will be provided. The package provides you excellent means of transport, accommodation and catering.