Nahargharh Fort is situated on the ridge of Aravali. It looks most classy when floodlit at night. It was built in 1734 and extended in 1868. Nahargharh meaning abode of the tigers was built by Sawai Jai Singh to bolster the defence of Amber (Amber Fort). The fort overlooks the city and presents a glittering view of the city lights.
Nahargarh Fort is associated with several legends. Nahargarh offers exquisite vistas of the Man Sagar that boasts of a lovely duck blind right in its midst. The fort served as a rest retreat for royal guests and dignitaries who were invited to join the maharaja for duck shoots.The legend also have it that it was named Nahargharh after Nahar Singh whose spirit would destroy the construction of Nahargharh. So after a prayer to the spirit it agreed to leave on condition that the fort is named after him. Durg Cafeteria just above the entrance sells meals and refreshments, while Padao Restaurant on the west sells drinks around sunset.