Taragarh Fort
तारागढ़ किला
One of the oldest hill forts in Asia, perched on a peak south of Ajmer, with views over the entire city from its ruined walls.
Taragarh Fort is said to have been built in the 7th century by Ajayapala, a king of the Chauhan dynasty. Standing on a hilltop about 870 meters above sea level, it was once a stronghold contested by the Rajputs and the Mughals. Most of the fort now survives only as ruins, but it contains the shrine of the Sufi saint Miran Sayyid Husain, and from there you can look out over all of Ajmer and Ana Sagar Lake. A steep road takes about 20 minutes by car from near the shrine. Entry is free.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
- Ajmer Sharif Dargah
- Soniji Ki Nasiyan (Ajmer Jain Temple)
- Akbari Fort & Museum
- Ana Sagar Lake
- Foy Sagar Lake
- Pushkar Lake
- Varaha Ghat & Varaha Temple