Introduction
Amber palace is situated in Amber, the former capital of Kacchawaha Rajputs. Positioned on Delhi Jaipur road, the construction of this place was started by Raja Man Singh and completed by Mirza Raja Jai Singh. Built in red sandstone, this massive monument is an amalgam of Hindu and Mughal architecture. It is mere example of how the lives of dauntless Rajputs would be? The stern look of the palace depicts the tales of Rajputs. The palace exhibits several gateways, gardens, halls, small palaces, pavilions and temples. If you don't want to miss anything in this Rajasthani itinerary, you will have to climb up to the hill top to view the whole palace. For this, the mighty elephants go up and down carrying visitors to and fro. So if you aspire to see this splendid fort, you need to be adventurous and gallant like the Rajputs, who resided here.


Quick Facts
Location : On Delhi-Jaipur Highway,11 kms from Jaipur
Built By : Raja Man Singh
State : Rajasthan
Ideal time to visit : October - February ( Palace open on all days, except Holi)
Languages : Rajasthani, Hindi & English
Climate : Summer (Max - 45?C) & Winter (Min 25?C)
Best time to visit : October - February

Attractions Within the Amber Palace
Sheesh Mahal
The Sheesh Mahal or the hall of Mirrors is known for its spectacular mirror work. Various coloured mirror pieces sparkle and light up the whole palace.

Diwan-i-aam
Constructed by Mirza Raja Jami Singh, this palace was was used to hear the problems of public. The southern area was kept free so that women could also watch the proceeding of this palace.

Diwan-i-Khas
Diwan-i-Khas is famous for the wonderful carvings on walls and the ceilings. It houses Sukh Niwas, Jami Mandir, Jami Niwas.

Kali Temple
Dedicated to Goddess Kali, this is a temple is a creation of Maharajah Jami Singh.

Reaching the Amber Palace

Airport :	Jaipur airport Sanganer is located 11 kms from the city centre. There are direct flights to Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad from Jaipur.
Railway Station :	Indian railway connects Jaipur with all major parts of the counter like Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Aurangabad etc.
Bus Station :	Jaipur has an excellent road network. Delhi-Jaipur national highway is one of the best highway in India.
Local :	Tourists can either take local buses from various points within the city to reach the Palace or they can hire rickshaws, tempos or taxis.

Nearby Attractions
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. This honeycombed superstructure was incipiently built to facilitate the women of the royal household to watch the everyday life and processions of the pink city.

City Palace
This beautiful palace houses holds a large area divided into a series of courtyards, buildings and gardens. It is a fine blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture.