Amber Fort Jaipur

Spectacular picturesque landscape in the midst of an azure Maotha Lake borders the unconquered Amber Fort which was the stunning primordial bastion of the excelling Kachhawa kinship group of Amber, before the capital was repositioned to present day Jaipur.

Architectural Design of Amber Fort, Jaipur

The hypnotically beautiful fort festooned with red sand stone and white marble is overlooking the sapphire lake surrounded with astonishing natural innovation.

The outside of the fort is a stately and furrowed defensive structure is complete contrast to its mesmeric interior bejeweled with ostentatious Hindu and Muslim (Mughal) elegance and ornamentation.

Sparkling walls of the interior of the fort are appareled with murals, frescoes, and paintings describing versatile panorama from daily life. The other sections are covered with intricate carvings, mosaic, and minute mirror work which are breathtaking experience for all visiting guests.

Temples & Myths

Shila Devi Temple (Kali Temple): - Magnificent temple of goddess Kali is famous for its enormous silver lions. The legend unfolds that Goddess Kali appeared in the dream of Maharaja to order him to recover her statue from the sea bed and place it in a reserve temple. Thus Maharaja recovered the statue from the bed of sea and created the temple.

Idol of Lord Ganesha: - It is believed that the image of Lord Ganesha at the entrance of the temple gate is sculpted from a single piece of Coral.

Major Tourist Attractions

Sound & Light Show: - The fort comes alive with this elite Sound and Light Show. The Amber Fort looks like a paradise on earth illuminated with laser lights and the dramatic commentary describing the history of the fort along with the folk tales associated with it. The musical extravaganza highlighting the local legends, folklore and folk music symbolizes the vivid colors of Rajasthan.

Elephant Safari : - Delightful excursion can be more adventurous with elephant safari up to the fort from the base of the hill on elephants enjoying a rare pleasure of royalty in the midst of the skyline of Jaipur, Maotha Lake, and the original city walls.

Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors): - The most marvelous fragment of the fort could be lit at night by a single candle because of all the tiny, intricate mirrors and out of ordinary crystal work is a praiseworthy artistic creation.

Vivacious Golden Triangle Jaipur tour is incomplete without seeing the unique Amber Fort. It would be just like going to Agra and not visiting Taj Mahal.

Quick Facts Of Amber Fort Jaipur

Location: Amber, 11 km from Jaipur
Year of Construction: In 1592 AD the initial section of the citadel was completed it took 2 centuries to complete the Amber Fort
Built By: Raja Man Singh, Mirza Raja Jai Singh and Sawai Jai Singh
Significance: Ancient undisputed Rajput Qilla
Construction System: Hindu & Muslim elegance of frescoes & mosaic

Tourist Information

Timings: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Entry fee: INR 10 for Indian nationals & INR 50 for foreign nationals
Best time to visit: October to March

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