Kuntalgarh Fort Trek - Hidden Treasure for Hike Lovers in Jaipur
I am here to introduce one more unique, remarkable, and hidden treasure for the hikers of Jaipur. The trekking end spot is a distinctive yet famous fort, the Kuntalgarkh Fort.
The trekking routes and the views after reaching the fort are beautiful and fantastic. Being a jaipurite, you should definitely plan for this trek and be amazed by your city.
About Kuntalgarh Fort
The abandoned Kuntalgarh Fort was constructed back in the 13th century and It was built by King Kuntal Dev of Amber. Kuntalgarh Fort trek is one of the best-kept secrets of Jaipur and it is located deep in nature with some incredible views where you can relax and rejuvenate.
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| Majestic Kuntalgarh Fort in Amer near Jaipur |
Trekking Details
Starting Point: The starting point of the Trek is Kheri Gate, Amer, Jaipur(View in Map)
Trek Completion Time: Total Trekking time is 3-4 hours (round way)
Distance: Trek is 6 kilometers (round way) approx.
Difficulty Level: The trek difficulty level is Moderate.
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| Somewhere in the middle of Kuntalgarh fort wall |
What is the trekking route of Kuntalgarh Fort Trek?
The trekking route of Kuntalgarh Fort is scenic and adventurous. the trek starts from the Kheri Gate, Amer which is located at the back side of the Amer Fort.
Once you walk for 100 meters from the Kheri Gate towards Sagar Lake, You will find a route on the right side. After walking for a few meters you will encounter stairs that will take you to the top of the hill and from there the path will be clearly visible.
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| The cemented wall that you will encounter while starting the trek from Kheri Gate |
After following that path for a few minutes it will see a cemented wall, just climb that wall and keep following it. It will lead you into the deep forest where you need to locate the path. Just keep walking after locating the path and you will find the Kuntalgarh Fort Gate.
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| Kuntalgarh Fort Gate |
You can climb the fort gate by following stairs passing from its side. and from there on just keep following the Kuntalgarh Fort wall it will take you into the deep forest with some amazing and incredible viewpoints where you can take a break and relax.
The trek path is clear and this route after following the Kuntalgarh fort wall will eventually end at the Chohde Ke Hanumanji Temple. To reach this temple you can read another blog post on Sagar lake Trek in Jaipur.
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| Kuntalgarh Fort Trek Route |
My Experience of Kuntalgarh Fort Trek?
The Kuntalgarh fort trek is special as I planned this trek with some strangers(and after the trek became good friends) who got in touch with me through Instagram after watching my trekking videos on Youtube.
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| Friends who accompanied me in the Kuntalgarh Fort Trek |
We planned this trek on Sunday early morning and we all gathered at Kheri Gate, Amer which is our meeting point.
With no time wasting, we started our trek from Kheri gate and we followed the trek path which I explained above. This is the same trek route that we took for Bhuteshwar Nath Mahadev Trek.
After walking for an hour we reached the Kuntalgarh Fort Gate. We climbed up to the fort wall and relaxed for some time and enjoyed the picturesque landscape of the Aravalli ranges.
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| Majestic view of Kuntalgarh Fort Wall |
Then, we followed the Kuntalgarh fort wall and kept walking and after covering 500meters we came across another beautiful view which looks more like a viewpoint, After talking to a halt for a few minutes we continued our trek and came to a point where there is a steep wall around 8 feet. Somehow we managed to climb up to it and we encountered a breathtaking view of the entire Nahargarh forest.
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| Somewhere in the middle of Nahargarh forest |
We all took a break, had our moment by enjoying a cup of tea and snacks, and had a few conversations with fellow trekkers.
After taking a break, we started our return journey but the challenge is to find the trail that can take us to a Chhode Ke Hanumanji Temple from that viewpoint. From that viewpoint itself, we found one trail which is a part of the Kuntalgarh Fort wall only.
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| Following Kuntalgarh fort wall for the return journey |
We followed the wall and kept walking and after covering around 1-2 kilometers on the wall we found an exit gate from there there is a trail going towards Chohde Ke Hanumanji Temple. We followed the same path and in no time we reached the temple.
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| Exit point to reach Chhode Ke Hanumanji Temple |
And from Chohde Ke Hanumanji Temple the trail is simple to reach up to Sagar Lake.
Overall Kuntalgarh Fort Trek is one of the best hikes we did in Jaipur and the trail is gorgeous and adventurous which is bliss for any trek lover.
Key Points to keep in mind?
1. The total trek distance is 6 kilometers and it will take around 3-4 hours(round way) to complete the trekking.
2. Carry a water bottle to keep yourself hydrated and some snacks or protein bars for munching.
3. Try to wear a good pair of trekking shoes with a good grip as the trail is steep and has stones.
4. Carry a wooden stick with you while trekking into the forest to clear the trek trails and any obstacles.
5. Maintain cleanliness in nature. Do not throw any garbage in open. If you plan to carry snacks with you carry the leftover wrappers with you and keep the surroundings clean for our next fellow trekkers.
I hope you like reading this post on Kuntalgarh Fort Trek, Please let us know your experience in the comments section would love to read it.
If you are keen to explore more trekking places in Jaipur, please read Best Trekking Places in Jaipur.
If you are from outside and planning to spend your weekend in Jaipur I have covered a Plan a Trip to Jaipur - A Complete 2-Day Tour Guide to cover each and every place for you.
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