4 / 5 - 2 reviews
How to get there
30 minutes by bus from Jaipur
When to go
From November to May
Minimum stay
Half a day
Amber Fort (India)
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David Debrincat
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Reviews of Amber Fort
Just 11 km from Jaipur, in Amer, there is a superb palace, a magnificent temple and a fort that dominates the whole area: enough for a very full and very enjoyable day of visits.
My suggestion:
It is possible to ride up to the fort on the back of an elephant. Though conditions for these animals have improved over the last few years, cases of mistreatment have been reported. I therefore advise you not to climb onto the back of one even if you take yourself for a Maharaja, not even for a second.
My review
But anyway, I've now finished my trip to Jaipur but I don't feel like leaving marvelous Rajasthan just yet. Follow me, and I'll take you to Amer for a bonus extra day on this trip to India.
It all begins with a beautiful climb to reach Amer Fort. You can choose to walk up, ride in a jeep, or go up on the back of an elephant. These poor animals provide a shuttle service for tourists and are often mistreated. Conditions are, however, slowly improving for them. The government now restricts the number of return journeys each animal can do. Exploring Fort Amber is a pleasant experience. It's certainly not as luxurious or beautiful as the palaces of Udaipur and Jodhpur, but it's very enjoyable to spend some time there.
Continue the effort of climbing for another two kilometers until you reach Jaigarh Fort From up here, the scenery is magnificent, with plunging views over Amber Fort and the walls that run along the crests of the hills. Enjoyed the day? This is where you return to Jaipur. Goodbye to Rajasthan.
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David Debrincat
The golden citadel of Amber is located approximately twelve kilometres from the pink city of Jaipur, in Rajasthan.
My suggestion:
It makes sense to combine your visit to Amber with one to Jaipur. By going to the tourism office, you will save time and money on journeys, and will be able to have a guide. Devote only one whole day to visiting Amber.
My review
The citadel of Amber is the old capitalof the Jaipur State. A small, modern city clustered at the foot of the golden fort, a must-see for those staying in Jaipur during a trip to India. You can climb up to the Fort of Amber on foot, in a jeep or by elephant.
I strongly recommend a guided tour otherwise you will be wandering around in places without really understanding their significance. I particularly enjoyed the Jai Mandir and the victory room, with its mirrors embedded into the walls. Equally of note, the amusing corridor which enabled the Maharaja to visit his women in secret, at night, in the Zenana.
Nearby, you can also visit the Nahargarh Fort (Maharaja's summer residence) and the Jaigarh Fort (with the largest cannon in the world), perched on arêtes above the Jaipur. Don't miss the view from the cliff of the Jal Mahal which recalls the floating palace of Udaipur.
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