One of the most famous castles in Jaipur is Amer Fort located in amber town, 11 km from old city of jaipur in Rajasthan. This is an old fort built by Raja Man Singh in 1592 and also popularly known as Amer Palace. The Fort was built from marble stone and red sandstone and display influenced by both Hindu and Islamic architecture. Although the fort may seem from the outside is very old but inside is very wonderful which contains various buildings of fame like the Diwan-i-Aam (Public Audience Hall), Diwan-i-Khas (Private Audience Hall), the Sheesh Mahal, Shila Devi Temple and Sukh Mahal. Here Maota Lake adds a certain charm to the entire castle. There have many pavilions, halls and other popular attractions. Ganesh Pol which is the gate that leads you to a private palace of the kings. Visitors can visit its all attractions with your best jaipur one day tour and find the royal’s Lifestyle inside this fort.
Architectural Layout and entrance of the fort
This is take four different entrance gate, each with separate and unique. The main entrance of the castle is ‘Suraj Pol’ or the sun gate, located in the east and opens to the main courtyard. ‘Jaleb Chuck’ is another courtyard of the palace. Here the ‘Shila Devi’ Temple is reach the main palace grounds of the fort. The main attraction of the fort is the "magic flower", carved out of fresco marble.
Nearby Tourist Attractions
Architectural Layout and entrance of the fort
This is take four different entrance gate, each with separate and unique. The main entrance of the castle is ‘Suraj Pol’ or the sun gate, located in the east and opens to the main courtyard. ‘Jaleb Chuck’ is another courtyard of the palace. Here the ‘Shila Devi’ Temple is reach the main palace grounds of the fort. The main attraction of the fort is the "magic flower", carved out of fresco marble.
Nearby Tourist Attractions
- Jaigarh Fort
- Vijay Garh
- Aravalli Hills
- World Popular Four Wheel Cannon – Jai Ban