India /Rajasthan /Jaipur /Jaipur
Sight Address : Amber Fort, Maota Lake near Amer village, about 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) Edit
Detail InformationEdit
City of Amber, which was once the capital of the Kachhawaha Rajputs, traces its history over such a wide span of centuries that there are many tales and fables attached to the construction of this majestic Fort city. The colossal grandeur of Amber Fort is fascinating evidence of the grandeur of ancient times. It lies peacefully, just 11 kms away from the capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur.
HistoryEdit
Amber fort, was known in the medieval period as Dhundar (meaning attributed to a sacrificial mount in the western frontiers) and ruled by the Kachwahas from the 11th century onwards – between 1037 and 1727 AD, till the capital was moved from Amer to Jaipur. The history of Amer is indelibly linked to these rulers as they founded their empire at Amer.Earlier to the Kachwahas, Amer was a small place built by [Meenas] in the town they consecrated to Amba, the Mother Goddess, whom they knew as `Gatta Rani’ or `Queen of the Pass’. The Amer Fort, as it stands now, was built over the remnants of this earlier structure during the reign of Raja Man Singh, the Kacchwaha King of Amber. The structure was fully expanded by his descendant, Jai Singh I. Even later, Amer Fort underwent improvements and additions by successive rulers over the next 150 years, until the Kachwahas shifted their capital to Jaipur during the time of Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727. Many of the ancient structures of the medieval period of the Meenas have been either destroyed or replaced. However, the 16th century impressive edifice of the Amer Fort and the palace complex within it built by the Rajput Maharajas are very well preserved. The history of the Amber Palace goes back seven centuries; some of the earlier structures are in ruins. However, those built in the 16th century and afterwards are still in excellent shape. The Rajputs who had apparently won a small structure passed on by Meena tribes, later on renovated it to its present status – the grand Amber Palace. Thus, Amber became the ancient capital of the Kachhwaha Rajputs until Sawai Jai Singh II moved down the hill to his newly created capital, Jaipur. The Kachchwaha belonged to the Kshatriya, or the warrior caste of Hindus, but they traced their origins back to the sun, via Kusa who the twin son of the God Rama.This palace served as the capital for the Maharajas of this region, until Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh felt that the time was right to start a new city, which he named after himself – Jaipur.
Must SeeEdit
Must see
Visiting TimeEdit
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Closed OnEdit
March
Best Season to VisitEdit
October to February
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
N.A.
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 25
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs.50
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs. 40 for Indian and Rs. 25 for Foreigners
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- 1135 Ad ; Jaleb Chowk, Amber Fort,Amber, Jaipur, India ; Ph/M – 9829037170 ; Food Serve – Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Amber Fort, Jaipur can be accessed by Taxi. Taxis run on meter, and charges will hover around Rs 12 per kilometer.
Bus : Amber Fort is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Jaipur city. Buses are easily available to Amber Palace from any major destinations of Jaipur.
Train : The nearest railway station to reach Jaipur Amber Palace Museum is Jaipur Railway Station, Shanti Nagar, Hasanpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India which is located at a middle of city. After getting down at the railway station, take an auto-rickshaw, bus or hire a taxi to reach the destination within the city.
Air : The airport is situated close to Sanganer, almost 13 km to the south of Jaipur City. Domestic airlines connect the city to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Agra, Jodhpur and Udaipur. The Jaipur airport also provides international flights to Dubai, London, Muscat and Sharjah. Taxis are available to and from airport. Air India, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, etc. fly daily to Jaipur.
Others : Cycle rickshaws charge anywhere from Rs 10 to 30, but this mode of transport is very slow.
Things to CarryEdit
Tourists should carry light cotton clothing, sunscreen.
Safety / WarningEdit
Summer – light tropical or cotton Winter – Woollens
1. Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
2. Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
3. Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
4. Don’t flash jewellery or large sums of money.
5. Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers.
6. Avoid touts.
HelplineEdit
Police 100
Fire 101
Ambulance 108
Child 1098
Directory Assistance 203
