Interesting Facts About Forts of Rajasthan

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Rajasthan, the beautiful lands of colossal fortifications is amongst the most prominent tourist destinations in India, traversed with best Rajasthan Tour packages. The fortifications apart from embracing the flamboyance of the bygone era, portrays the testaments of the architectural brilliance of the period. Book Rajasthan Tour Packages to explore the ethereal prowess of the erstwhile rulers.Here are some interesting facts about some popular forts of Rajasthan:



Amber fort of Jaipur: In the basement of Amber Fort lies a secret 2 km tunnel connecting to the Cheel ka Tilla( Hill of Eagles) of the Aravali Range. The tunnel is full of ramps and staircases and was built in order to evacuate the queens to safe place during battles and attacks. Also amber fort took its name from the Amba Mata, the Goddess of fertility and the prime deity of the Meenas. With the Rajasthan Tour Packages, explore its prominent attraction which is the “magic Flower”, a fresco carved in Marble which has seven unique designs of the lotus, hidden cobra, scorpion, lion’s tail, fish tail, a cob of corn and two butterflies on each side.


Golden Fort of Jaisalmer: Jaisalmer city is the beautiful testimony of the endless sand dunes, towering fortress, and parched desert, portraying the beauty of its own. Relish the spectacles of Jaisalmer during holidays in Rajasthan. The interesting fact about the Jaisalmer fort is , it’s called as the Living Fort. unlike any other fort in rajasthan, Jaisalmer fort houses the population of the city. Shops are set up for commercial purposes to selling the finest of local handicrafts. Nestled on Trikuta hills, the fort has witnessed several battles, imprints of which are well inscribed on its wall.


Mehrangarh Fort of Jodhpur: The blue city of Jodhpur is amongst the most visited destinations under best Rajasthan travel Packages. The famed city houses the imposing Citadel, the gigantic Mehrangarh Fort. it has derived its name from Mehr-Garh. Mehr means Sun and Garh means Fort. The rathore dynasty considered Deity sun as their chief deity. The fort is commissioned on the Malani Igneous Suite Contact which depicts the last activity of the Precambrian age of the Country. The majestic fort was built over a period of 500 years.


Junagarh Fort of Bikaner : Bikaner, the beautiful city traverse with Rajasthan Desert Tour packages, owns the sobriquet of the Camel Country, is the home city of Junagarh Fort. It is amongst the few forts of the state which are  not perched on the hilltop. Formerly it was called “Chintamani” and was the capital of Mewar. Later it’s name was changed to Junagarh(the Old Fort) when royalty move to Lalgarh Palace.

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