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A view of the Amber Fort, Jaipur.


A view of the Chandar Mahal
of City Palace, jaipur.


A inside view of Nahargarh
Fort Palace, Jaipur.


A view of Jantar Mantar, Jaipur.


A side view of Jaigarh
Fort, Jaipur

Amber Fort: 11 Kms from Jaipur, lies Amber (pronounced Amer) Fort, once the capital of the ruling Kachhawa clan of the princely state. Built using red sandstone and marble, the Fort blends Mughal and Rajput architecture. Set amidst the rugged Aravalli hills, the Fort has an interesting archaeological history. The tough fortified exterior that once kept enemies at bay, and a delicate artistic interior, resplendent with paintings, carvings and mirror settings makes the Fort a visual delight. Although the structure is today known as Amber fort, the complex was initially a Palace Complex that housed the royal family, a temple and the Diwan-I-Aam or Hall of Public Audiences. The Fort can be explored entirely by foot or by taking an elephant ride up to the palace courtyard.

City Palace: The City Palace located at the heart of the city best exemplifies the cultural legacy of the royal past. The palace is a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. While a part of the palace is still occupied by the royal family, there are sections open to visitors. The Mubarak Mahal or Palace of Reception houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Museum. There are displays of regal costumes that include exquisite and precious fabrics, rich embroidery and the voluminous clothes worn by the giant Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I, who ruled ruled from 1750 to 1768. The Maharanis Palace interestingly, has a weaponry section with displays dating as far back as the 15th century in a remarkable state of preservation. The Diwan-I-Aam and Diwan-I-Khas have exhibits of ancient handwritten manuscripts of Hindu scriptures, miniature paintings and two of the world\'s largest sterling silver vessels that were made for Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II to carry water from River Ganga to drink on his voyage to England.

Nahargarh Fort:: is a classic example of fort architecture that was built to add to the defense of Amber, the erstwhile capital of the Kachachwahas. The Fort that includes structures contributed by three kings offers a picturesque view of Jaipur. The royal retreat for queens and a venue for shooting parties of the royalty, the palatial duck blind in the lake was used as a personal treasury for many years.

Jantar-Mantar: The famous Jantar Mantar one of the five observatories in India. \'Jantar-Mantar\' in Sanskrit means, \'Magical Device\'. For the founder of Jaipur, Sawai Jai Singh, Astronomy was a passion that prompted him to create complex astronomical instruments with the help of skilled workers. The enormous stone devices are comparable with the most sophisticated instruments of the modern day. The Brihat Samrat Yantra Sundial, an imposing yellow edifice that helps in the calculation of local time as its shadow moves up to 4 m in an hour is a striking example of the precision, size and architectural perfection of these instruments.

Jaigarh Fort: on the hills above the Amber Palace complex offers a stunning view of the foothills of the Aravalli range. Along with the Nahargarh and Amber Fort it added to the defense ring. Immense underground water-storage tanks, a medieval canon foundry and an impressive collection of medieval cannons including the Jaivana reputed to be the world\'s largest cannon on wheels are worth seeing.

Hawa Mahal: Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds is perhaps the best-known landmark and the signature monument of Jaipur. The five storeyed façade with its pink-latticed jharokhas or windows that lend the monument its name, best represents Rajput architecture. It was built for the ladies of the royal household to allow them to watch the colorful bazaars and processions going across the city while maintaining their tradition of being veiled.