Jaipur,Jaipur Forts,Forts of Jaipur,India Jaipur Forts,Jaipur Forts in India,Jaipur Forts Directory,Jaipur Forts Information,Forts in Jaipur

Forts
Amer Fort
Amer Fort, Jaipur Tourism

At a short distance of 11 kms . from Jaipur, the Amer Fort complex stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway, with its forbidding ramparts reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake below.

One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made later by Sawai Jai Singh.

Within the palace are the Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas or the "Hall of Private Audience" and the Sukh Niws where a cool breeze blows across channels of water for the purpose of air-conditioning.

Here are the private chambers of the queens with windows having latticed screens so that the ladies could watch the proceedings of the royal court inprivacy. There is also the Jai Mandir or the "Temple of Vicotry", with its famed Sheesh Mahal, the scintillating "Hall of Mirrors"

Jaigarh Fort
The western skyline is dominated by the extensive walls, watch towers and gateways of the Jaigarh Fort.

It is one of the few military structures of medieval India preserved almost intact, containing palaces, agrdens open and covered reservoirs, a granary, an armoury, a well-planned cannon foundry, several temples, a tall tower and a giant mounted acnnon-the Jain Ban, the largest cannon in the world.

Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur Tourism

Nahargarh Fort
Perched atop a pricturesque hill, the Nahargarh Fort offers a breathtaking view of the city below. Initially built by Sawai Jain Singh in 1734 A.D. It was enlarged and given its present shape by Sawai Madho Singh in1885 A.D. Decorative motifs in some of the rooms are delightful.

From the windows of the nine identical suites, one gets a magnificent view of the city, complete witht he geometrical layout. From Amer there is a road to Nahargarh, which passes through the hills.

About Taj Mahal	Agra Tourism	Delhi Tourism	Jaipur Tourism
Incredible Taj Mahal - India	Rajasthan & North India Tours	Incredible India Tours	Religious Tours India
Kerala Tours	South India Travel	Goa Holidays	Kashmir Houseboat Packages

Delhi Hotels India	Agra Hotels India	Jaipur Hotels India	Jaisalmer Hotels India
Jodhpur Hotels India	Udaipur Hotels India	Bikaner Hotels India	Varanasi Hotels India
Khajuraho Hotels India	Kerala Hotels India	Kolkata Hotels India	Hyderabad Hotels India
Chennai Hotels India	Bangalore Hotels India

Golden Triangle of India