The 12th-century Sonar Qila, one of the world's last living forts, with houses, temples, shops and 3,000 residents inside its walls.
Entry to the fort lanes is free; the palace museum and Jain temples are ticketed separately. Walk it early, before the shops and the heat get going.
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