A town in the Sikar district of Rajasthan in India, Laxmangarh is located on the National Highway – 11, at a distance of 30 km to the north of Sikar. The most imposing monument in this small town is the Laxmangarh Fort, built by Laxman Singh – the erstwhile Raja of Sikar.
Besides housing the famous Laxmangarh Fort is also well known for the Ghanta Ghar (Clock Tower) and several havelis featuring the famed Shekhawati fresco paintings and Chhatris. One of the prominent Forts and Palaces in Rajasthan, Laxmangarh Fort stands majestically on the western side of Laxmangarh town.
Laxmangarh town came into existence in the year 1862. Earlier, the place where the town stands was known as Bergaon village, which served as the capital of the Meel Jats. Rao Raja Laxman Singh of Sikar Thikana built the Laxmangarh Fort during the early part of 19th century, after Kan Singh Saledhi besieged the flourishing town. This magnificent fort was built by the Raja as part of his defense strategy, in order to protect the small town of Laxmangarh from the attacks of neighboring Rajput Rajas. Plan a tour to Laxmangarh Fort in Rajasthan and marvel at this exquisite specimen of ancient fort architecture.
The Laxmanagarh Fort stands tall as the most impressive building in Laxmangarh town, looming majestically over the well laid township on its western side. An exceptional specimen of fort architecture in the entire world, Laxmangarh Fort is built upon scattered pieces of colossal rocks.
Laxmanagrh Fort is a private property now, owned by a local businessman, and unfortunately, the entire fort is not open to the public anymore. However, while on Tour to Laxmangarh Fort in Rajasthan, you can climb up the ramp before the main entrance to the fort to reach a temple which is open to the public. The top of the ramp offers a fascinating bird’s eye view of the Laxmangarh town modeled to resemble the city lay out of Jaipur – Rajasthan’s bustling capital city. Enjoy a magnificent view of the layout of the double Char Chowk Haveli below from the ramp of Laxmangarh Fort Laxmangarh. This haveli with its exquisite frescoes is another must visit site in Laxmanagrh. You must visit this beautiful haveli after you descend from the ramp of Laxmangarh Fort.
How to Reach Laxmangarh Fort
Laxmangarh Fort in Sikar can be reached by bus, or you can take a small gauge train from Sikar to reach the fort. On reaching Laxmangarh bus stand, proceed through the busy bazaar to about 50 meters north of the bus stand, and thereupon you will encounter a wide cobblestone path that wends its way up the eastern side of the Laxmangarh Fort.
