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Amber Fort in Jaipur

Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State. . Ply the Elephant to mount the Fort Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors must be seen

Amber Fort is one of those palaces, which have a rugged look from outside, in complete contrast with its warm interiors and intricate artwork. Situated at the Pink City of India, Jaipur, and bordered by a picturesque lake Maota, this architectural masterpiece dates back to the rule of the Rajputs in Rajasthan. Also referred as Amber Fort of Amber palace, it is one of the notable attractions of the capital city of Rajasthan. It is only 11 kilometers from Jaipur and is regarded as the oldest fort of the region.

This magnificent fort was actually the citadel of the ruling Kachhawa clan of Amber, when the capital was not shifted to present day Jaipur. It is evident from the mighty walls that guarantee its protection from foreign invasion. All total four parts constitute the entire architecture of this age old structure. Though the construction began in the year 1592 during the reign of Man Singh I, it was completed in the reign of Jai Singh I. Artistic beauty of this palace is praiseworthy.

Do not allow yourself to make any judgments from its rough and craggy exteriors, as the beautiful warm interior is sure to mesmerize you with its beauty, which will compel you to change your judgment. Entire fort is built up of red sandstone and white marble, which reflects uniformity in design. Bas relief, glass mosaic along with inlay work in the interior walls of this spectacular structure is impossible to go unnoticed. Interior artwork is the example of the talent and hard work of the craftsmen of the golden past that reflects both Hindu as well as Muslim ornamentation style. They still maintain its charm and beauty as if it is work of recent time. Do not forget to visit the Hall of Mirrors, which comprise of innumerable mirror pieces on the wall, used for wall decoration. Time has not been able to steal away its attraction. Outer walls of this fort have paintings of hunting scenes that speak of the temperament and lifestyle of the Rajputs, who were revolutionary, adventurous and self indulgent.

Do you like to be a little adventurous in your vacation to this mystic City of India? If your answer is yes, then avail the elephant rides, which are one of the attractions of this historical masterpiece. It will enable you to experience the lifestyle of the Royals, when the animals were the only modes of transport, which carried their masters from one place to the other. This royal ride will enable you to discover the flawless beauty of this fort along with its surrounding area, in a new way.

The beauty of Amber Fort is enhanced by the picturesque beauty of Maota Lake in the foreground. Its reflection in the tranquil water of the lake will make you think whether it is a beautiful illusion or a dream.

You can either take a guide or you can discover the beauty of Amber Fort on your own. However, you can go through the photos in the Pictures India gallery if you want to make an idea of Amer Fort, before your visit.

Albert Hall Museum Jaipur

Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, is located in the arid, desert area of the state. In this mystic city, you will find some of the finest architectural craftsmanship of the bygone era. The city itself resembles with the Royal family and the Rajputs, and their taste is evident in each and every monument of the city, architectural beauty being one of the major spectrums. Albert Hall Museum is situated right at the heart of Jaipur, which is among the most visited place tourist attractions of this Pink City.

Situated in the middle of Ram Niwas Garden, this spectacular architecture was built under the guidance of Swinton Jacob, a well known British architect of that time, who has also designed some other notable architectures of Jaipur. This monument can be dated back to the year 1876. It was modeled after Victoria and Albert Museum of London. You will be able to notice architectural elements of both North Indian and English architectural features in this historical monument. There is a popular saying that it was built for individual utilization by Maharaja Ram Singh, the then king of Jaipur.

Albert Hall houses one of the popular museums of Jaipur, which is also referred as Government Central Museum. Central Albert Hall Museum is adorned with numerous miniature paintings that reflect past way of living. If you have an idea of different school of paintings like Jaipur, Udaipur, Kishangarh, Bundi and Kota, you will also be able to relate the paintings with their respective school of art. The paintings that will catch your attention are the majestic real life portraits of the Royal Jaipur Kings. Do not miss the exhibits of metal artworks, jewelry collection and a variety of brass articles that speaks of the brilliant craftsmanship of the artisans of that time.

This historical grandeur is sure to impress you at the first glance. The architecture of Albert Hall truly reflects the Indo-Sarcenic style with courtyards, towers and archways. If you look at the images in the gallery, you will see a variety of Chhatri like structures, which are specialties of Rajput architecture, which is visible in the forts and palaces of Rajasthan.

When you visit the city of Jaipur, make it a point to visit Albert Hall during nighttime. Its beauty changes with sundown, when it is lighted up. Believe me, it is truly a treat for the eyes. Even in the dark, this picturesque beauty is noticeable from quite a large distance.

One of an impressive element of Albert Hall architecture is its uniformity of the structures; it seems that one chhatri is the mirror image of the other. Be it the column, the dome or the intricate carvings, every thing in this ancient architecture is with perfect resemblance with its counterpart. It will surely compel you to appreciate the engineering sense of the architects as well as the masons of that time.

Before visiting Albert Hall in Jaipur, you can go for a virtual journey of this historical masterpiece, through the pictures in the image gallery of Pictures India.

Hawa Mahal

Jaipur
Also known as Pink city is the capital of Rajasthan. A century ago in honour of a visiting Prince the Jaipur city was given pink coat since then the city retained this colour Maharaja Jai Singh a famous astronomer was the founder of Jaipur 260 years ago. The renowned areas of Jaipur to be visited are Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory and Ram Niwas Gardens, pink rose residential and business areas.

Other places which must be visited in Jaipur are-
 
- Nargarh & Jaigarh

15 kms to the north-west of the city is The  Nahargarh or Tiger fort,from where you can have a spectacular view of the city. Once upon a time it was the royal retreat for maharanis and was also a treasury. Jaigarh - the fort of victory has the world's largest cannon on wheels. Its remarkable water supply and storage system as well as the museum are worth seeing.

- Sanganer
Sanganer is famous for its hand made paper and block-printed fabrics, and is also known for its Jain Temples and carvings.

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Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Bundi, Chittoragarh, Deeg, Gajner, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Mandawa, Mandore, Mount Abu, Osian, Ramgarh, Ranakpur, Ranthambore National Park, Rohetgarh, Samode, Sariska National Park , Udaipur

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