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Overgrown 14th-century hill fort above Bundi, linked to the Garh Palace, known for its ramparts and water tanks.
Rao Raja Bar Singh built Taragarh in 1354 on the hill above Bundi town. Its large reservoirs and the Bhim Burj bastion, which once held a giant cannon, are among the surviving features. Much of the fort is ruined and wooded, with many monkeys. Visitors usually combine it with the Garh Palace and its Chitrashala murals below.
Highlights
- Bhim Burj
- Rani Mahal
- Large water tanks
- Views over Bundi
Tips
- Carry a stick—monkeys can be aggressive
- Combine with Garh Palace Chitrashala
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Within 1 km of Taragarh Fort.
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