Description

With the magnificence of the Aravalli hills behind it, Bhangarh Fort, falls midway between Jaipur and Alwar. It lies at a distance of nearly 50 km from the Sariska Wildlife Sanctuary and is believed to be a haunted place. However, it lures visitors both for its rich architectural heritage and picturesque surrounding views.

The fort was built in the 17th century by one of the navratans of Akbar's court, Man Singh I for his grandson Madho Singh I. The fort premises house temples, palaces and havelis. There are four entry gates to the fort, namely, the Lahori Gate, the Ajmeri Gate, the Phulbari Gate and the Delhi Gate.

One legend associated with the fort says that there was once a sage called Baba Balanath, who lived in the fort and never wanted the shadow of another house to touch his own. A prince defying this diktat built a palace that overshadowed the house of the sage, who then cursed the town with mass deaths. Another story says that once a tantric called Singhiya used to entice Princess of Bhangarh with black magic. However, this did not work and the tantric was sentenced to death. It is believed that he then cursed the town. No person is allowed to enter the fort before sunrise and after sunset.

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The history of the town of Bhangarh is not clear. It is believed that the king of Sindh in an attempt to retaliate against embarrassment caused to him by the queen of Bhangarh, he practiced black magic in the kingdom of Bhangarh. A conflict between the two, eventually lead to total destruction of the kingdom of Bhangarh. It is also believed that the destruction happened due to the curse of the king of Sindh which he pronounced while dying. The eeriness of the kingdom still prevails and many believe that even today evil spirits and supernatural beings dwell in the town.

The town of Bhangarh has many temples dedicated to different gods and goddesses. The main temples of Bhangarh belong to Lord Hanuman, Lord Shiva, Gopinath and Dev Narayan. Apart from the temples there is a famous shrine of the Muslim saint, Sayyed Ji. There are many beautiful gardens in Bhangarh.

Distance from Jaipur Airport: The distance between Jaipur Airport and Bhangarh Fort is 53 km.

Entrance fee: The entry fee for Bhangarh Fort is free for everyone, including Indian and foreign visitors. However, if you are carrying a video camera, then you are required to pay the ticket price of about INR 25.

Timing: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm

Location: Bhangarh, Rajasthan 301410, India