Majestic Forts To Visit In India
Forts are one of India’s most amazing architectural marvels. These structures served as safe quarters during the many battles in the monarchy era. As we trail into these rustic charms, the monuments that hold secrets of a bygone century, we also get a glimpse of the science our ancestors knew in a digital world. There are many Forts in India. Interestingly, only India has a large number of Forts than any other country. Listed below are the major ten forts, with the first eight being the most beautiful forts in India and the last two being unique in their way.
Mehrangarh Fort – Jodhpur
Built-in around 1459 by Rao Jodha, the fort stands four hundred feet above the skyline of the blue city, Jodhpur (Rajasthan). One of the tallest Forts in India. Burnished red sand stone, imposing, invincible and yet with a strange haunting beauty that beckons. The museum exhibits the heritage of the Rathores in arms, costumes, paintings and decorated period.
Timings: 9:00 to 17:00 hrs
Holidays: No; Open all days
Ideal duration to cover: 1 day
Best time to visit: Oct to Mar
Entry fee Ticket: Rs 120 for Indian adult
Mehrangarh Fort Jodhpur
Red Fort – Delhi
Emperor Shah Jahan commissioned the construction of the Red Fort in 1638 when he decided to shift his capital from Agra to Delhi. The Red sandstone walls of the massive Red Fort (Lal Qila) rise a hundred feet above the clamour of Old Delhi. The main gate, Lahore Gate, is the symbolic focal point of the modern Indian nation. Inside is a veritable treasure trove of buildings, including the Drum House, the Hall of Public Audiences, the white marble Hall of Private Audiences, the Pearl Mosque, Royal Baths and the Palace of Color.
Timings: Sunrise to Sunset
Holidays: Monday
Ideal duration to cover: 2.5hours
Best time to visit: Oct to Mar
Entry fee Ticket: Rs 90 for Indian adult
Sound and Light show(extra fee): From 6 pm onwards
Red Fort Delhi
Gwalior Fort – Madhya Pradesh
Chaturbhuj Temple
Gwalior is best known for its imposing hilltop fort, famously described as ‘the pearl amongst fortresses in India’. The inscriptions and monuments found within the campus indicate that it may have existed as early as the beginning of the 6th century. There has been a debate around the evidence of India contributing Zero to the world. Interestingly, the second oldest record (inscription) of “zero” in the world is found here in the Chaturbhuj Temple, located on the way to the top. There has been an ongoing debate about the origin of Zero across the world. If Gwalior had 2nd oldest, where do we have 1st oldest record of Zero? Many zeros were mentioned in the Bakhshali manuscript, one of the oldest scripts. Carbon dating at the University of Oxford proved script could be of the third or fourth-century scriptript been in the Bodleian Library of Oxford since 1902. The inscription states, among other things, that the community planted a garden of 187 hastas by 270 hastas (1 hasta = 1.5 feet), that the garden yielded 50 garlands for the temple every day. The last digits of 270 and 50 are “O” shaped.
Zero in inscription
Fort Entry Details
Timings: 6:00 to 17:30 hrs
Holidays: No. Open all days
Ideal duration to cove : 3.5hours
Best time to visit: Oct to Mar
Entry fee Ticket: Rs 75 for Indian adult
Gwalior Fort
Golconda Fort – Hyderabad
Built by the Kakatiya dynasty of Warangal, the Golconda Fort complex rests atop a granite hill that is 390 ft high surrounded by massive battlements. One of the main attractions of the Golconda Fort is the Fateh Darwaza (Victory Gate), named because of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb’s capture of the fort after laying siege to it for over eight years.
A clap inside the grand portico under the dome can be heard in the Bala Hisar pavilion showing the Amazing acoustic of the fort.
Timings: 9:00 to 17:30 hrs
Holidays: No. Open all days
Ideal duration to cover 2.5hours
Best time to visit: Sep to Feb
Entry fee Ticket :Rs 15 for Indian adult
Sound and Light show(extra fee) : rom 6:30 pm onwards
Golconda Fort Hyderabad
Jaisalmer Fort – Jaisalmer
BuilBuilt-in6 by King Rawal Jaisal, is one of the very few “living forts” in the world, as nearly one-fourth of the old city’s population still resides within the fort. The magnificent complex, is also known as Sonar Kila (“Golden Fort”) for its gleaming golden sandstone walls and buildings. It is250-footoot tall fort, which is protected by 30 feet long walls. The fort constitutes 99 bastions. There are other beautiful monuments nearby like Bada Bagh.
Fort Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer Bada Bagh
Timings: 9:00 to 18:00 hrs
Holidays: No. Open all days
Ideal duration to coer : 2 hours
Best time to visit: Oct to Feb
Entry fee Tickt : Rs 50 for Indian adult
Fort in Night
Amber Fort- Jaipur
Resided by Rajput rulers, Maharaja Man Singh I, who led Mughal Emperor Akbar’s army, commenced its construction in 1592 on the remains of an 11th-century fort. The fort was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013.The entrance of the fort can be reached by a ride on elephant back, jeep, golf cart, or on our vehicle.
Timings: 9:30 to 17:00 hrs
Holidays: No. Open all days
Ideal duration to cover : 3 hours
Best time to visit: Oct to Feb
Entry fee Ticket: Rs 100 for Indian adult
Sound and Light show(extra fee) From 6:30 pm onwards
Jaipur Amber Fort
Chittorgarh Fort
Chittorgarh Fort (or called Chittor Fort) is reminiscent of Rajput chivalry, valour, pride, sacrifice and loyalty. It is the largest Fort not only in India but also in Asia. It is also listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site. It sprawls over a hill 180 m (590.6 ft) in height spread over an area of 280 ha (691.9 acres) above the plains of the valley drained by the Berach River. The fort is known for its seven gates namely Padan Gate, Ganesh Gate, Hanuman Gate, Bhairon Gate, JodJollate, Lakshman Gate and the main gate which is named after Lord Ram.
Timings: 9:30 to 17:00 hrs
Ideal duration to cover : 3 hours
Best time to visit: Oct to Feb
Entry fee Ticket: Rs 20 for Indian adult
Nearby towns: Chittorgarh is 300 km from Jaipur, 200 km from Udaipur, and 312 km from Jodhpur.
Chittorgarh Fort
Red Fort- Agra
Known as the ‘Walled city’, it was built by Babur, the founder of the Mughal Empire and Akbar’s grandfather. However, the Fort got its present appearance during the reign of Akbar. It was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Four gates were provided on its four sides. Two of the fort’s gates are notable: the “Delhi Gate” and the “Lahore Gate.” The Lahore Gate is also popularly known as the “Amar Singh Gate,” for Amar Singh Rathore. Situated across 2.5km from the famous sister monument, Tajmahal.
Timings: 6:00 to 18:00 hrs
Ideal duration to cover : 3 hours
Best time to visit: Sept to Mar
Entry fee Ticket: Rs 20 for Indian adult
Red Fort Agra
Lohagad Fort – Maharashtra
Lohagad (Iron fort) is a hill fort in Maharashtra. It rises to an elevation of 1,033 m (3,389 ft) above sea level. The fort was under the Maratha empire for the majority of the time, with a short period of 5 years under the Mughal empire. It is situated just a 1hr 30mins drive from Mumbai, which is a weekend getaway. It is an excellent location for one day trek. This trek is a particular favourite of trekkers, especially in the monsoon season. It is a simple, very scenic and pleasant trek and the distance from Malavli and Lohagad can be covered in around two hours.
Timings: 9:00 to 18:00 hrs
Ideal duration to cover: 3v hours
Best time to visit: OOct-May
Entry fee Ticket: s 25 for Indian adult
Lohagad Fort Lonavala
Bhangarh fort – Rajasthan
The Bhangarh fort was built in the 17th century by Man Singh I. It is located at the border of the famous Sariska Tiger reseReservee beautiful Aravali range surrounding the fort gives it a spectacular backdrop. It features on the list of most haunted places in India. The Archaeological Survey of India has put up a board outside the fort warning people not to enter its premises before sunrise or after sunset considering it as serial ous sign of the haunted nature of this place. Known for its amazing temples, palaces and Havelis it is hauntingly beautiful.
Bhangarh Fort Walkway
Timings: 6:00 to 18:00 hrs
Ideal duration to cover: 1 hhourBest time to visit: seSepto Mar
Entry fee Ticket: Rs 25 for Indian adult
HHauntedBhangarh fort
Online booking can be done to get entry tickets for Forts. the facility is available on the Archaeological Survey of India (Indian Government Organization) website – https://asi.payumoney.com/select/1.
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