Taragarh Fort

Taragarh Fort is a magnificent 7th-century hilltop fortress towering above Ajmer at 870 m — one of the oldest hill forts in India, with massive walls, a sacred dargah of Sayyed Husain on its summit, and commanding views of Ajmer city and the Ana Sagar Lake. Known as the "Star Fort" for its shape, it was a strategically vital fortress controlling the passes to Rajputana. A strenuous but rewarding 2 km uphill trek offers one of Rajasthan's finest panoramic heritage viewpoints.