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7 Interesting Facts about Amber Fort in Jaipur

August 13, 2010

Amber Fort in Jaipur1. Amber Fort in Jaipur welcomes thousands of visitors every year, and plays a crucial role in Jaipur tourism. Located eleven kilometers from Jaipur on the Delhi Jaipur Highway. The fort is a major attraction to visitors from all over the world, and the locals also enjoy the fort as well.

2. The exterior of the Amber Fort in Jaipur consists only of red sandstone combined with white marble. Although the fort has an enormous historical significance, it is also an exquisite example of fine architecture as well.

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Jantar Mantar Observatory in Jaipur

August 01, 2010

Jantar Mantar ObservatoryNo visit to India, while traveling to the Jaipur area, would be complete without a stop at the Jantar Mantar Observatory in Jaipur. This observatory was one of five which were built by Jai Singh, and it has the distinction of being the largest and the best preserved. Jantar Mantar includes more than a dozen instruments which have been used for many years to calculate a number of different factors, such as the time, constellation positions, and even the altitudes of stars and planets. A visit to this observatory is fascinating, especially when you see the instruments used. Although the instruments may appear to be art pieces, they are extremely accurate and still work perfectly.

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