Amer · Jaipur & Amber
Amber Fort is a magnificent hilltop fort built by Raja Man Singh I in 1592, on the site of an earlier 12th-century fortress of the Kachwaha Rajputs. It served as the capital of the Kachwaha rulers before Jaipur city was founded. The palace complex blends Rajput and Mughal architecture and is famous for the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), heady of Diwan-i-Aam, Sukh Niwas and intricate frescoes.
Organised by Rajasthan Tourism at the majestic Amber Fort, the Amer Festival is a two-day celebration of Rajasthani folk culture. Visitors are treated to traditional folk dance and music, camel rides and a handicrafts and cuisine bazaar against the backdrop of the hilltop fort. Ghoomar and Kalbelia dancers are among the signature performances.
Held every evening at the Amber Fort, the light and sound show narrates the history of the Rajputs, Amber and Jaipur with lights, music and voice-overs. It is staged in both Hindi and English, with the fort illuminated as a dramatic backdrop. The programme recreates the siege of Amber and the reign of Raja Man Singh I.
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