Jaigarh Fort

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Jaigarh Fort
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Jaigarh Fort

Jaigarh Fort, located around 15 km from Jaipur is one of the most spectacular forts in India, with almost all its original facilities intact. While Jaigarh Fort is on top of the hill, Amber Fort is at the bottom. Both the forts are connected through well guarded passages. Many consider the two together as one complex.

Jaigarh Fort was a center of artillery production for the Rajputs and it is home to the world's largest canon on wheels, the Jaivana. The foundries provide fascinating information for the visitors. The manner in which they drew in blasts of air from the desert is most intriguing.

Views of the barren Aravalli Hills gradually disappearing into the desert haze can keep one engrossed for hours.

Aravalli Hills from Jaigarh Fort
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Aravalli Hills from Jaigarh Fort


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