Amer Fort: Jaipur
At a short distance of 11 kms . from Jaipur, the Amer Fort complex stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway, with its forbidding ramparts reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake below. One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made later by Sawai Jai Singh.
Within the palace are the Diwan-e-Aam or the “Hall of Public Audience”, the Diwan-e-Khas or the “Hall of Private Audience” and the Sukh Niws where a cool breeze blows across channels of water for the purpose of air-conditioning. Here are the private chambers of the queens with windows having latticed screens so that the ladies could watch the proceedings of the royal court inprivacy. There is also the Jai Mandir or the “Temple of Vicotry”, with its famed Sheesh Mahal, the scintillating “Hall of Mirrors”
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Royal Cenotaphs: Jaipur
Royal Cenotaphs At the far end on the Delhi road is the cremation ground of the rulers of Amer. Some of these cenotaphs still preserve traces of paintings which once embellished their inner and outer walls.
Ramgarh: Jaipur
25 kms. north-east of Jaipur, an ancient site now famous for its huge artificial lake created by constructing a high bund amidst tree-covered hills, where the citizens throng in large numbers for a picnic in the rainy season. The old royal hunting lodge has now been converted into a gateway hotel. But the temple of Jamwa Mata and the ruins of the old fort still remind one of its hoary antiquity when the Kachhawah's first settled here before moving on to Amer.
Nahargarh Fort: Jaipur
Perched atop a pricturesque hill, the Nahargarh Fort offers a breathtaking view of the city below. Initially built by Sawai Jain Singh in 1734 A.D. It was enlarged and given its present shape by Sawai Madho Singh in1885 A.D. Decorative motifs in some of the rooms are delightful. From the windows of the nine identical suites, one gets a magnificent view of the city, complete witht he geometrical layout. From Amer there is a road to Nahargarh, which passes through the hills.
Places to see in Jaipur
Forts Amer Fort Jaipur, Jaigarh Fort Jaipur, Nahargarh Fort Jaipur Palaces City Palace Jaipur Temples Govind Devji Temple Jaipur, Moti Doongrari & Lakshmi Narayan Temple Jaipur, Jagat Shiromani Temple Jaipur , Sun Temple at Galta Ji, Monuments Jantar Mantar Jaipur, Hawa Mahal Jaipur, Mubarak Mahal , Diwan e Khas and Diwan e Am Gardens Ram Niwas Garden Central Museum (or Albert Hall Museum) Jaipur, Zoological Garden Jaipur, Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden Jaipur, Vidyadhar Garden Jaipur Other Places to see Jal Mahal Jaipur, Royal Cenotaphs Jaipur, Statue circle Jaipur, Galta Jaipur, Ramgarh Jaipur, B.M. Birla Auditorium and Convention Centre Jaipur
Perfect Golden Triangle Tour Package :05 Nights / 06 Days
Perfect Golden Triangle Tour Duration: 05 Nights / 06 Days Places Covered: Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Delhi For More India Travel Packages : Taj Mahal & India Vacations Day 01: Arrive Delhi On arrival transfer to Hotel. Stay overnight at hotel. Day 02: Delhi Combined tour of old and new Delhi. Check in at hotel. Day 03: Delhi : Jaipur Morning : Drive to Jaipur. On arival check in at hotel. Day 04: In Jaipur Morning Excursion trip to Amer fort followed by sightseeing tour of Jaipur city. Overnight at the hotel. Day 05: Jaipur : Agra Morning drive to Agra, en:route visit to Fatehpur Sikri and Bharatpur Bird sanctuary