This famous fortress is 5 km long and about 1.5 km wide. The fort has six gates: Jaipol, Laxmanpol, Surajpol, Chandpol, Andheri gate, and Krishna gate. The fortress has 15 large towers and 51 small towers surrounded by 8 huge citadels. The walls of Balaquila are built in typical Indo-Islamic architecture and are adorned with beautifully crafted ancient sculptures and scriptures. The fort also has many other impressive structures, including 15 impressive temples including Chakradhari Hanuman Temple, and Sitaram Temple. Some other stunning structures are Nikumbha Mahal, Surajukund, Saleem Sagar Pond, Jal Mahal. Surrounded by the majestic Aravalli hills, each building in the fort represents the luxury of a bygone era.