Wednesday 2 January 2019

Amber Fort,Rajasthan,India

Amber was once the capital of princely Jaipur state, and the fort the residence of its Rajput rulers. Maharaja Man Singh I, who led Mughal Emperor Akbar's army, commenced its construction in 1592 on the remains of an 11th-century fort.

Amber was the capital of the Kachhawaha clan preceding Jaipur. It is placed at a distance of 11 km from Jaipur city. This fort was built by Raja Man Singh I. built in the year 1952.

The Amber Fort has several halls and pavilions with their own specific alluring attractions.

The material used to construct it is Red stone for the visible portions from outside and the marble for the interior Fort, combination of both gives the Fort a prominent and rich look.


The fort is big enough that it will take you at least two to three hours to explore it in detail, and you can also choose to avail of the audio guides to lead you through this fascinating building while explaining the history of the place.
How to reach
By Air
Jaipur is connected to various major cities by air as the city has its airport at Sanganer which is 12 km away from the city. International and domestic flights land here. The airlines whose national and international flights land in Jaipur are Jet Airways, Air India, Oman Air, SpiceJet, and IndiGo.
By Rail
Jaipur is connected to various cities in India through trains. Many long and short-distance train start, end, or pass through Jaipur. Premium trains like Shatabdi, Rajdhani, Duronto, Double Decker, Garib Rath trains connect Jaipur to various cities.Many superfast trains and fast mail and express trains also pass through Jaipur. The main railway stations of Jaipur are Jaipur Junction, Jaipur Gandhinagar, Getor Jagatpura, and Durgapura.
By Road
Jaipur is connected to many cities through a network of national highways. Bus services are provided by Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation(RSRTC) to go to and come from Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Udaipur and many other cities. The tourists can get both AC and non-AC buses for various routes. The buses can be boarded from Sindhi Camp bus stand.

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