Amber Palace, Jaipur

About Amber Palace
About 11 km from Jaipur, Amber is the former capital of the Kachhwaha Rajputs. Raja Man Singh I, the army commander of the Mughal army during the reign of Akbar commenced the construction of the Amber Palace in 1592. Later Raja Jai Singh and Sawai Jai Singh completed the construction work of the fort and palace. Built in red sandstone and white marble, the Maber Palace is a wonderful combination of Hindu and Mughal Architecture.

Amber fort and palace are the must-visit travel attractions for the travelers to Jaipur in Rajasthan. The palace or the royal apartments lies inside the massive Amber fort complex with gateways, gardens, halls, stairways, pillared pavilions, temples and palaces. Some of the monuments inside the fort that are worth visiting are Sheesh Mahal, Jai Mandir, Diwan-e-Aam, Kali Temple, Diwan-e-Khas and Diwan-e-Aam.

Other Attractions Near the Amber Palace
Hawa Mahal : The Hawa Mahal or the Wind Palace is the most remarkable structure in state capital Jaipur. It is belived that the structure was built to offer the royal ladies watch the street activities without being seen by others.

City Palace : This massive structure contains numerous interesting palaces and building of tourist's interest. In the heart of the old city of Jaipur, the City Palace holds a large area, divided into a series of courtyards, gardens, and buildings. The outer wall was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, other additions were done in the later years, some dating back to the beginning of this century. The palace is a fine blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, a major tourist attraction.

Getting There
Air : Jaipur Airport, Sanganer is at a distance of around 11km from the city center. Indian Airlines, Jet Airways and domestivc carriers operate regular flighta to and from Jaipur. There are direct flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad, and some other cities from Jaipur.

Rail : The train service to Jaipur is available from all the major parts of the country. An excellent connection from Delhi is Shatabadi Express that provides a fast, air-conditioned rail service. Other direct connections to Jaipur are from Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Secunderabad, Agra, Lucknow, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta.

Road : Jaipur is well connected by road to various parts of India. Delhi-Jaipur national highway is one of the finest roads in India. Rajasthan roadways runs excellent regular service of AC and Deluxe Coaches from Delhi