Amber Fort - Amber, Rajasthan, India
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member denben
N 26° 59.175 E 075° 51.038
43R E 584407 N 2985196
Built in 1592, the Amber (or Amer) Fort, situated in Amber, 11 kilometers from Jaipur, is one of the most famous forts of Rajasthan. It is a World Heritage Site.
Waymark Code: WMQ57F
Location: India
Date Posted: 12/22/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member lumbricus
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Amber was once known as Dhundar and was ruled by the Kachhwahas from the 11th to the 16th century, until the capital was moved from Amber to Jaipur. Raja Man Singh built this fort in 1592 AD and Raja Jai Sigh I expanded and renovated it later. While many such old structures have been either destroyed or replaced by other things, this fort has stood against all the tests of time and invasions.

Though the fort is quite old and may even look so from the outside, it is beautiful on the inside and boasts of various buildings of prominence like the 'Diwan-i-Aam', the 'Sheesh Mahal' and even the 'Sukh Mahal'. The Amer Fort has influences of both Hindu and Muslim architecture. This fort also has the 'Shila Devi' Temple and the 'Ganesh Pol' which is a gate that leads to the private palaces of the kings. The Amer Fort has many pavilions and halls of great interest and other popular attractions.

One of the highlights of a visit to the stunning Amber Fort is the chance to ride an elephant up the hill to the main entrance. These wonderful animals are decorated with traditional painted patterns and effortlessly transport visitors up the steep slope to the fort. We enjoyed the experience even though our elephant was older and slower than the rest of our group. That gave us more time to enjoy the site and the ride.

In 2013, at the 37th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Amber Fort, along with 5 other forts of Rajasthan, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site under the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan.

See our gallery of 12 photos.

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Hours of Operation:
Daily 8 AM - 6 PM


Admission Prices:
Indian : 25 Student : 10 Foreigner : 200 Student : 100


Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)

Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle or Public Transportation

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