Raymundo Atienza
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Astonishing and grandiose. Perhaps this is the best place to visit in Jaipur, though the eclectic vibe of the city will require you to roam the city for more places to visit.
And this place is actually a fort, and with a number of connected palaces or old buildings attached or adjacent to each other within the fort walls. The entire fort is quite huge, and there are many places to visit or spots for photography as well. Once you step in to the connected buildings, you will immediately be amazed by the intricate masonry works done on the ceiling as well on the interior or exterior walls. Captivating. And the gardens, or the courtyards, are very ornate or splendid. What is surprising to me is how properly maintained the old buildings and the courtyards are, even though with a huge influx of local and international tourists.
Since we did not opt for a guided tour as we were quite short in time, we were kind of lost while we were roaming around, as well as clueless about the history of the entire fort itself. I do suggest to hire a guide as the tour prices provided in the fort, I believe, are fixed (and you may need to pay a tip in the end if you’re satisfied with the service).
A trip to Jaipur would not be complete without visiting the Amber Palace or the Amber Fort. Is a visit highly recommended? Such a silly question. Of course the answer is yes