About
High above Jaipur’s northern hills lies Bann Ki Ghati, a little-known ridge lookout hidden in the rugged folds of the Aravalli range. At the summit sits the crumbling base of an old watch post—arched stone fortifications that once overlooked the valleys surrounding the city and the waters of Man Sagar Lake.
Today the structure stands in quiet ruin, far removed from the crowds of nearby Nahargarh Fort. Reaching it requires navigating faint trails across rocky slopes dotted with cactus and scrub, where the remnants of broken fort walls emerge unexpectedly along the ridge.
The reward for the climb is a sweeping panorama of Jaipur and the surrounding Aravalli hills, along with the eerie feeling of stumbling upon a forgotten defensive outpost where soldiers once kept watch over the valley below.
Know Before You Go
The ridge is not accessible by any marked trail. Reaching the bastion requires navigating faint paths through rocky slopes covered in cactus and scrub. The route involves scrambling over loose stones and sections of broken fort wall, and the final approach requires short climbs over exposed rock.
Visitors should travel in groups and carry sufficient water and basic first-aid supplies, as the terrain can be physically demanding and potentially dangerous. GPS navigation or offline maps are strongly recommended since the starting trail is difficult to locate. The round-trip trek typically takes four to five hours depending on the route taken.
Community Contributors
Added By
Published
April 9, 2026
