Amber Fort Sightseeing Tour Jaipur
I was left speechless by the priceless treasures of this place! The huge courtyard, the magnificent gates, and the Six Mahals, all greeted me here. But you can say that I have always loved this ancient building made of stone, marble and sand! Yes, I was at Fort Amber or Amber in Jaipur. We were only there one day and the first place I remembered was Amber Fort. You can’t really leave Jaipur without seeing it! Here are listed some reasons which make amber fort a must visit sightseeing place in Jaipur. Do add this destination in your Jaipur sightseeing tour by car.
Jaipur Sightseeing Tour
I loved seeing the castles and I was sure that I would fall in love with Fort Amber just like I was in Chittagong. Jaipur is an amazing city with a number of attractions. Fort Amber is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the must-see places to visit in Jaipur in your Jaipur sightseeing tour by car.
Amber Fort Castle Visit
When we visited the castle, it was a bright winter morning. We wanted to see the castle first, so we didn’t stop on our way to see our beautiful Jal Mahal. Anyway, I was more excited to see the castle. As we passed through the hills of Aravalli, I saw the first castle. Fort Amber is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and even in the morning it was full of tourists. You usually need a guide to learn this place, but I had a friend with me who I think would have been a better guide for me.
A Brief History of Fort Amber
Amber is located 11 km from Jaipur. This place was the town of Minas, a tribal community of Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh from 967 BC. Later Raja Man Singh I became the ruler of Amber and began to rebuild the castle. Raja Man Singh was one of the Navratnas in the court of the Mongol emperor Akbar. The work was done by his descendants and was carried out by Savai Jai Singh, who later founded the city of Jaipur. Fort Amber has long been a luxury destination for the Rajput Maharajas and their families. The castle is famous for its beautiful elements of Hindu style, but also has a mix of Hindu and Muslim styles.
Things to See in Fort Amber
The magnificent castle consists of a beautiful royal palace, castles, huge courtyards, numerous gates and paved roads. This place is famous for its architecture, intricate carvings, mirror and stone work on the walls and ceiling, which is actually a visual treat. The castle is divided into four main parts, each with its own gate and courtyard.
- Suraj Pol
- Ganesh Pol
- The Temple of Sila Devi
- Diwan-i-Aam
- Diwan-i-khas
- Sheesh Mahal
- Sukh Niwas
- Kesar Kyari
- Baradari at Man Singh Palace
- Zenana Mahal
You wouldn’t have seen the pink city properly if you hadn’t visited Amber Fort Jaipur. In fact, visiting this UNESCO World Heritage site is one of the key activities in Jaipur sightseeing cab. Just outside the city, Amber or Amber Castle was used for the power of the rulers before Jaipur became the capital. I was in a hurry to see it and on the first day I was doing it in Jaipur itself. However, having just arrived in Jaipur, we were not ready to start early. Amber Fort Jaipur is very well documented – not only through travel articles, but also through films like the famous Jodha Akbar. Having eaten everything, I was ready to see everything I had imagined at Amber Fort Jaipur.
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