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Amber Fort

Covered in this Section : Fast facts, Brief history, Amber Fort Overview, Speciality, Accommodation and Accessibility.

Fast Facts

District : Jaipur, capital city of Rajasthan
Distance : 11 kms from Jaipur city
Best Time To Visit : October to March

Brief History

Amber is a small place some 11 kms north east of Jaipur. The place served as the capital and was ruled by Kachhwaha clan, before it was moved to the city of Jaipur. The construction of the fort was started by the Man Singh I, as early as 1592 A.D. Further additions to the fort were made by his successors, from time to time, until the place was abandoned for Jaipur. The last to contribute in the construction of this wonderful fort was Jai Singh I. The fort that was built primarily to retain a strategic position in the region.

Amber Fort - Overview

Amber Fort stands perched on a small hill overlooking Lake Maotha. The fort, built with white marble and sandstone, features more than a millitary command post. With its luxurious interiors the fort is par excellence. The outer walls, that stands erected to safeguard the interiors, are more rugged and craggy looking. There are enormous gateways, palace halls, pavilions and stairways housed within the fort complex.

What's So Special

The first and the foremost feature of Amber Fort is its beautiful appearance. From a distance, the fort and its reflection in the adjacent lake looks quite remarkable. The main gate is called the Suraj Pol and leads to the main courtyard. There is a small stairway that lead to a temple called Shila Devi Temple. The temple with silver doors and great silver lions is a real attraction. From the main courtyard follows a stairway leading to the second courtyard. Located here is Diwan-e-Am or the Hall of Public Audience.

Elephant Safari in Amber Fort : Elephant Safari in Amber Fort is a thrilling experience for you. Apart from providing you a royal feeling, elephant safari will make your trip to this imposing fort even more spectacular and memorable. In fact, the best way to travel across Amber Fort is a ride on the elephant’s back. On the elephant’s back you can reach each and every corner of this massive fort without any problem.

Transportation Facilities for Amber Fort

Amber Fort lies towards the north east of Jaipur and only 11 kms far. The air and train facilities as such are available at Jaipur. One can easily access the fort by reaching Jaipur in a train, flight or a long distance bus. Services are provided from many cities like Agra, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, etc. From Jaipur there are buses plying to the region. A better option would be hiring a taxi.

Places Where You Can Stay

The best of the accommodation is provided in the city of Jaipur, not far away from Amber. Some noted hotels include Jai Mahal Palace, Jaipur Palace, Hotel Mansingh, Raj Vilas, Rambagh Palace and Rajputana Palace.