Jaipur - Amer Fort / Amber Palace Photo Blog

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Pink City is one of the happiest and most colorful cities in India. Amer fort of Jaipur is an artistic marvel and is one of the most popular attractions of Jaipur, globally known for its unique architecture, glorious royal carvings on pillars, high rampants which stand lost in time amidst Aravalli hills. Maharaja Man Singh I, the ruler of Amer, built this fort with mainly sand stone and marble. In November 2019, Jaipur would celebrate its 288th Birthday.

The Amer Palace is also a Unesco World Heritage Site. Maota Lake, Sheesh Mahal, Diwan-e-Aam, Jaleb Chowk, Garden are some of the royal features of the palace.

It is also believed that nearby Jaigarh fort (which is an another gem of Jaipur city) is well connected through underground passages and chambers for escapes and protection during the times of war.

The Amer Palace is quite vast and takes upto 4-5 hours to take a complete tour.

Visiting Time: 10am-5pm

Entry Ticket: Rs 100 (for Indians), Rs 500 (for Foreigners)

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Light & Sound show also happens in evening where the history of Amer fort is narrated and projected through the light and sound effects on the palace. Two shows one in English and other in Hindi is held everyday. The Hindi show narration is done by Big B of Bollywood Amitabh Bacchan.

There are other historical marvels nearby Amer fort like Jaigarh & Nahargarh Fort, Jalmahal Palace etc.

Please do not litter and keep the places clean.

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