Ater Fort, built in Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, is famous for its mystery. One of its doors, which people consider scary, have remained mysterious for centuries. The structure built on a hilltop on the banks of the Chambal river in Bhind district was prepared by Bhadoria Rulers Badan Singh, Maha Singh, and Bakhat Singh between 1664 and 1668.
It was earlier named Badhwar, which was inspired by Bhadoria Rules. The place was strategically important, as the hilltop location made it perfect for defense. This place is also mentioned in Mahabharata, where it was called Devgiri Pahari. Old war strategy marks can still be seen on the walls of the fort. The site is 100 km from Gwalior in North-East and is an attraction for tourists of the valley. Its main entrance, which people call by a particular name, have been a witness to many war.
The biggest secret of this structure is its main entrance, which people know by a scary name. Historians say that during the wars, a lot of blood shed on this entrance, after which it was named this. According to local people, strange voices are heard at this place, which makes it even more scary. This entrance was designed to prevent enemies. Being in the ravines, this site has also become a hideout of bandits. There are old weapons, cannons, and war artifacts, which show the military strength of that time. Tourists are attracted by the history here and the panoramic view of the river is also worth seeing.
Gwalior is the best option to reach this site, which is 100 km away. Gwalior Airport is connected to Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, which is easy to reach by flight. Bhind railway station is near by train, which falls on the Gwalior-Agra route. Most of the trains going from South or Central India to Delhi stop here, bus stoppage will have to be checked. This place can also be easily reached from the road. Nearby Chambal Gharial is Sanctuary, where birdwatching and wildlife experience is found. In the National Sanctuary, endanged species like crocodile and red-raound turtle can be seen. Bateshwar Temples, which are on the banks of the Yamuna River, are famous for their cars.
