Nahargarh...... the place where time stands still

Its been three and a half years now. Although, frankly speaking I haven't seen much of Jaipur. I have this weird prejudice towards monuments of historical importance and the the city is filled with them . I do like traveling but I'd rather prefer to go to places which are eminent for their natural beauty. This is probably because I hail from the north eastern part of India, one of the greenest terrains in the country. I am sure many might have similar notions about Jaipur but you will be proved wrong once you visit Nahagarh.
Far from the madding crowd Nahargarh is a place known for its scenic beauty. Nahargarh means the "abode of tigers". Legends also say that the place is named after Prince Nahar whose spirit used to haunt the place. It was built by Sawai Man Singh II in 1734. The fort still stands as a testimonial to the rich architectural heritage of the Rajputs. The fort which overlooks the Pink City was also used by the Rajput kings as a hunting residence. It really is a remarkable manifestation of the pomp and grandeur of those yesteryears.
The day we went the sky was overcast with clouds. And since it was January it was really chilly that day. The journey to the top of the hill was really very steep and as we ascended the air became increasingly crisp. On both sides of the road were bushy trees which had shed their leaves in the harsh winter. As if they were like the insomniac sentinels of the road welcoming us with open arms. There was an aura of magic about the place. It is not that the city below does not have palaces or such royal dwellings. But the increasingly growing human population and the ever expanding concrete jungle have taken away the sheen from these buildings. But Nahargarh has stood the test of time and it has remained immune to the onslaught of modern civilization. It can be be mainly attributed to its location. Or perhaps the state government is very paranoid about the preservation of these monuments. And they should be, after all these are one of the few surviving remnants of our glorious past.