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The very ascent towards the Amber Fort is a thrilling
experience. Ride an elephant up the steep climb and
be enamored at the imposing gateway that leads you to
the enchanting labyrinth of palatial mansions that are
an integral part of the Amber whole.
Tour the Amber Fort on your exploratory tours to historic
Jaipur with Rajasthan holiday. Discover a mighty military
fortress ornamented with exquisite mirror work, brilliant
mica décor, intricately chiseled marble pavilions,
massive courtyards, interconnected hallways, pillared
halls, colonnades and more.
Raja Man Singh laid the foundation for the construction
of the Amber Fort sometime in 1592. Located at a distance
of 11 kilometers from the main Jaipur city on the banks
of the Maota Lake, Amber served as the royal capital
till Raja Sawai Jai Singh laid the foundation for the
construction of Jaipur.
The palatial buildings located within the Amber Fort
that are sure to enchant you include the marvelously
pillared Diwan-i-Aam, Sheesh Mahal, Jas Mandir and the
Dil-e-Aaram gardens that were laid in the fashion of
Mughal gardens.
The walls and ceiling of the Sheesh Mahal are covered
with traditional motifs made of tiny pieces of mirrors,
glittering mica and colored glass. The Jas Mandir showcases
excellent Rajputana craftsmanship. See the delicately
chiseled marble screens that are popularly referred
to as jali work and marvel at the brightly colored frescoes
that depict hunting scenes and life like war situations.
Feel caught in a medieval time warp as you walk along
the corridors, hallways and courtyards at Amber.
Jaleb Chowk, Jag Niwas, Sukh Niwas and the Ganesh Pol
are definitely worth noting during your Amber tours
with Rajasthan Holiday.
Pay your respects at the ancient Kali Temple and Shila
Mata Temple that are located within the Amber Fort.
According to available historical records the maharajas
would pray to the Goddess Kali for courage and strength
before setting out on war expeditions.
Rajasthan Holiday offers online booking for tours to
Amber Fort in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. For details
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