Amber Fort
Amber Fort, located approximately 11 kms from the colourful city of Jaipur, Rajasthan is a sensational tourist site of an India tour. The magnificent fort is known for its distinctive architectural style that is an amalgam of ancient Hindu and Mughal characteristics. It is one of the best hilltop forts of the Indian peninsula. Though the fort has a rough and rugged exterior that symbolises the robustness of the Rajputs, the interior comprises of intricate designs on the walls of the massive halls, serene temples, flourishing gardens and the pathway that leads to the main palace on the back of an Elephant, which is indeed the most exciting part. The Amber Fort looks spectacular, built in white marble and red sandstone it is a huge epitome of the Royal gravitas. With an amazingly picturesque background the fort encircles the calm and composed Maotha Lake.
The most important and famous part of this huge and majestic fort is the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Mirrors that dazzles you with its stunning minute mirror work on the walls. The hall could be illuminated at night by a single flame because of all the elaborate mirrors. The image of the fort that forms in the crystal clear water of the Maotha Lake leaves an indelible imprint in your mind. The Amber fort is also pronounced as Amer fort. It was founded by the Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and its present character and form was built under the reign of Raja Jai Singh I.
The intricate floral imprints on the walls and ceilings bedazzle you to the core. The minute mirror work adds to the grand appearance and royalty of the halls. The Abmer Fort undoubtedly astonish the tourists with its artistic sheen of minute and meticulous work. The unrelenting walls of the fort inspire you symbolising the valour and courage of the glorious knights and rulers. The Fort is divided into four parts that have an intense regal aura about themselves.Old Amber Palace- the most important part of the fort that gives you a sneak into the luxurious and royal lifestyles of the Rajputs.
Diwan-i-Am or Hall of Public Audience- is a pavilion with double row of columns. Shila Mata Temple- Kali Temple, which is also known as Shila Devi Temple, forms the part of the Fort. It is renowned for its glorious past, huge silver lions and silver doors.
Diwan-i-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), Sukh Niwas, Jai Mandir & Jas Mandir- this hall consists of a outstanding element that leaves you bowled over completely, it has mirror worked ceiling that looks like a densely starlit sky.
A holiday is incomplete without a visit to the Amber fort. It is close to Jaipur and therefore easily connected to other major cities of India and the world. The India tour operators offer many exquisite Rajasthan tour packages which comprise a must visit to the Amber Fort.
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