Amber Fort

Amber Fort Jaipur, India

The Amber fort is situated approximately 11 km from the city of Jaipur. A blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture, Amber was the citadel of the Kachhawa rulers of Amber, before the capital was shifted to present day Jaipur. Amber as it exists now is the handiwork of three of the kingdom's rulers that include Man Singh, and Jai Singh I and II. Made up of red sand stone and white marble, the Jaipur Amber fort palace has primarily four sections. The Fort is approached up a steep ramp on elephant back through the grand Singh Pol gateway. It continues onwards to Jaleb Chowk which leads on to various other attractions of the Amber Fort such as the Shila Devi Temple, Diwan-e-aam, Jai Mandir, Sukh Niwas and Zenana.