You might probably be wondering why I'm writing about something that should have ended 5 months back. But well, I had a made myself a mental promise to write about my trip to India as much as I could. Although I had initially decided to put off the plan till December this year, here I am today; about to unravel one of my days spent in Jaipur! :)
Today, I'm going to introduce you to a fort. Amber Fort.
Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attractions in the Jaipur area.
It was once ruled by Raja Man Singh.
Ticks a bell? To Bollywood lovers, yes this is the fort where parts of the movie Jodha Akbar was shot!
And to the Indian TV addicts, this is where some episodes of Mahabharat (Star Plus, 2014) was shot!
With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths. The aesthetic ambiance of the palace is seen within its walls. Constructed of red sandstone and marble, the attractive, opulent palace is laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard.
The Amber Fort is also popularly known as the Amer Palace.The palace was the residence of the Rajput Maharajas and their families. Somewhere down the line, you can still feel the vibrancy of the old reign through the snake charmers, the huge treasure troves and big marmites!
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| Book Covers featuring the current heirs of the throne |
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| Amer Fort is known for its artistic Hindu style elements. |
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| Belgium-imported glass eons ago, incrusted on silver-made walls of the Sheesh Mahal |
It consists of the Diwan-e-Aam, or "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas, or "Hall of Private Audience", the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace), and the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over a water cascade within the palace.
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| Design on the ceiling painted with melted gold and gems and natural pigments |
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| The Yard, which you would probably recognise as the court where the Pandavas and Kauravas showcased their princely abilities on the famous soap Mahabharat |
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| Elephant Ride |
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| Climbing up the hills on Laxmi to make our way up to the palace |
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| Our Guide, Amar, introducing us to the private chambers of the King and Queens |
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| Amber Fort |
The Amber Fort is also popularly known as the Amer Palace.The palace was the residence of the Rajput Maharajas and their families. Somewhere down the line, you can still feel the vibrancy of the old reign through the snake charmers, the huge treasure troves and big marmites!
