Hill Forts of Rajasthan

The six hill forts of

Rajasthan, India, date from between the 8th and 18th centuries. The mix of architecture melds with the surrounding landscape of forests, deserts, hills, and even rivers that bring water into holding structures of the forts.

The forts include those in

Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Sawai Madhopur, Jhalawar, Jaipur, and Jaisalmer. Whole towns are held within, including temples and palaces, some of which are still in use.

The Hill Forts of Rajasthan were declared an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013.