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Amber Palace
1h · Admission ticket not included
Amer fort is known for its artistic style elements, is perhaps one of the best fort palace preserved in India. The fort was built on a high hill and it overlooks Maota Lake which makes it look unrealistically beautiful. The four-level fort was constructed of red sandstone and marble with a courtyard on each level, Diwan-e-Aam, or "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas, or "Hall of Private Audience", the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace), or Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas.
Amer Fort was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site as part of the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan.
The fort has some influence from Persian culture, it's a unique design where Persian architecture is mixed with Hindu architecture.
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Jagat Shiromani Ji Temple
20m · Admission ticket included
Jagat shiromani temple is situated in amer jaipur, rajasthan, India. This magnificent temple dedicated to meera bai and Lord Krishna. Meera bai is the devote of lord krishna she is the wife of mewar king though in childhood she devote to the Lord Krishna and considered him as her husband. That's why this temple is also called Meera bai temple.
At the entrance of the temple, there is a beautiful marble Torna (pylon) which is flanked by a statue of elephants. The toran is the marvelous piece of architecture.
There is an interesting story about this temple. It is said that the statue of Lord Krishna in this temple is same statue that Meera Bai used to worship in the state of mewar, 600 years ago. This statue was saved from destruction by rulers of Amer during Mughal war with Mewar state and brought safely to Amer.
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10m
Here we stop for clicking pictures of Medieval Ruins. Amer is a famous city in Indian history during Medieval times. The city was dotted with beautiful architecture and buildings. Presently, all that left of the Tinsel towns are Ruins, which gives a great opportunity for clicking beautiful pictures all along
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Nahargarh Fort
45m · Admission ticket not included
Originally named as Sudarshangarh and now known as Nahargarh fort is a must visit. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the king of Jaipur built the fort in 1734. Few scenes from the movies like Rang De Basanti, Shuddh Desi Romance, and Sonar Kella were shot in the fort, yes it’s that fort. The view of Jaipur city from Nahargarh is all that you would want to see.
The Fort has 2 stepwells, which gives great location for photography. The Fort also houses various ART installation by famous artists all around, which gives plenty of subjects for your photography.
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Jal Mahal
10m
Jal Mahal or Water Palace showcases the great Rajput style architecture and is located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amer renovated and enlarged the lake and the palace around in the 18th century. It has a picturesque view from the Man Sagar Dam and the Nahargarh hills. The five-storied structure is built in red sandstone and has been one of the must-visit places in Jaipur because of its gorgeous view.
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Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Breeze
30m · Admission ticket not included
Known as the Palace of Winds" or "Palace of the Breeze" is situated in the center of the Jaipur city. Inspired by the unique structure of Khetri Mahal, Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built this beautiful structure in 1799 with the intent to allow royal women to have a view of the daily activities on the streets without being seen. The 5 storied stunning semi-octagonal monument having 152 windows with overhanging latticed balconies is a fine piece of Rajput architecture.
We take you to a cafe from where you get a great view of entire Hawa Mahal and gives a beautiful spot to click yourself in front of the Iconic building
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Maharaniyon Ki Chhatariyan
30m
Maharani ki Chhatri is basically a funeral area for the Royal ladies or Maharanis of Jaipur. It is famous for its magnificent cenotaphs which were built in the memory of various ladies of the Royal families. These beautiful and grand cenotaphs are the symbol of the status and importance of women in the royal family.
These cenotaphs are artistically carved with beautiful royal chhatris. Each Chhatri is very beautifully carved and it clearly reflects the taste of the women in whose memory it has been constructed. Some of them are built with marble whereas some used local stone. Some of the Cenotaphs were unfinished here. The reason being that if the queen died before her king, only then her Cenotaph will be completed with the roof structure. But in opposite case, her Cenotaph will remain unfinished.
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Patrika Gate
30m · Admission ticket not included
Patrika Gate is the ninth gate of Jaipur and the city planner had paid great attention to the number 9 in the city's architecture. The number nine holds great significance in our traditions and beliefs such as the Nine Gates, Nine Planets, Navratra (Nine Nights) etc.
It is considered an auspicious number. The vibrant colors of the gate will amaze you out rightly by its brightness.
Click surreal symmetrical pictures inside the gate and from the exterior, this gate appears to be a huge fortress.
