Amer

The beautiful city of Jaipur was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh whose initial capital used to be at Amer. The capital was moved in the year 1727 from Amer to Jaipur. The Amer region like Jaipur houses many historical monuments that were built by the Rajputana rulers. The local tourist attractions at Amer has enabled it to maintain the stronghold on the tourist map of India.

The erstwhile capital of the Kachhawaha rulers, Amer, is located towards the north-east of Jaipur and at a distance of about 11 kms. The palace complex at Amer is provided with halls, pavillions, gardens and temples.The local attractions include Diwan-E-Am, Diwan-E-Khas, Sheesh Mahal, Jau Mandir, Sukh Niwas, Shila Mata Temple and Jagat Shiromani Temple and Kesar Kyari.

The pillared halls that is Diwani-E-Am used to be the Hall Of Public Audience and Diwan-E-Khas the Hall Of Private Audience. The Sukh Niwas is provided with channels of water over which cool breeze blows and provides natural air-conditioning. The nearby Jas Mandir is an architectural spectacle and a medley of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture.