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Amber
Amer, historically anglicized to Amber, is a town near the city of Jaipur in Jaipur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is now a part of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation.
Amber at a Glance
Why Amber?
The highlights, landmarks and experiences that make this destination worth visiting.
- Tarkeshwar Nath Temple
- Raj Mandir Cinema
- Amrapali Museum
- Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
- Kalki Mandir
- Jagat Shiromani Temple
Amber at a Glance
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Places to Visit
- Tarkeshwar Nath Temple: Tadkeshwar Nath Mahadev Temple (also known as Tadkeshwar Mahadev) is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan, India. The temple is situated in the Choura Rasta area of Jaipur.
- Raj Mandir Cinema: Raj Mandir Cinema is a movie theatre in Jaipur in Rajasthan state in India. Situated on the Bhagwan Das Road, near M.I.
- Amrapali Museum: Amrapali Museum is a museum located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, which is dedicated to Indian jewellery and decorative objects. It was inaugurated on 20 January 2018.
- Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing: The Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing is a private museum located in Amber, Rajasthan dedicated to the art of hand-block printing. Opened in 2005, the museum is an initiative of the founders of Anokhi, an Indian retail brand of block-printed clothes.
- Kalki Mandir: Kalki Mandir is a Hindu temple in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, which was built by Jai Singh II in the 18th century. The temple is located in Sireh Deori Bazar opposite the palace gate.
- Jagat Shiromani Temple: Jagat Shiromani Temple is a 17th-century Hindu temple situated in the town of Amer, near Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The temple is unique for being dedicated to Lord Krishna, Meera Bai, and Vishnu.
Sightseeing Places
- Tarkeshwar Nath Temple: Tadkeshwar Nath Mahadev Temple (also known as Tadkeshwar Mahadev) is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan, India. The temple is situated in the Choura Rasta area of Jaipur.
- Raj Mandir Cinema: Raj Mandir Cinema is a movie theatre in Jaipur in Rajasthan state in India. Situated on the Bhagwan Das Road, near M.I.
- Amrapali Museum: Amrapali Museum is a museum located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, which is dedicated to Indian jewellery and decorative objects. It was inaugurated on 20 January 2018.
- Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing: The Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing is a private museum located in Amber, Rajasthan dedicated to the art of hand-block printing. Opened in 2005, the museum is an initiative of the founders of Anokhi, an Indian retail brand of block-printed clothes.
- Kalki Mandir: Kalki Mandir is a Hindu temple in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, which was built by Jai Singh II in the 18th century. The temple is located in Sireh Deori Bazar opposite the palace gate.
- Jagat Shiromani Temple: Jagat Shiromani Temple is a 17th-century Hindu temple situated in the town of Amer, near Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The temple is unique for being dedicated to Lord Krishna, Meera Bai, and Vishnu.
Temples
- Tarkeshwar Nath Temple: Tadkeshwar Nath Mahadev Temple (also known as Tadkeshwar Mahadev) is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan, India. The temple is situated in the Choura Rasta area of Jaipur.
- Jagat Shiromani Temple: Jagat Shiromani Temple is a 17th-century Hindu temple situated in the town of Amer, near Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The temple is unique for being dedicated to Lord Krishna, Meera Bai, and Vishnu.
- Garh Ganesh Temple: Garh Ganesh Temple is a Hindu temple located on the Aravalli hills near Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is known for its unique idol, which does not feature a trunk-an uncommon representation of the deity.
- Khole Ke Hanuman Ji Temple: Khole Ke Hanuman Ji Temple is a Hindu temple located at a distance of about 9 km from district headquarters of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan state in India. The temple is dedicated to a major Hindu deity Hanuman.
- Govind Dev Ji Temple: The Govind Dev Ji Temple is a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Radha and Krishna, located within the City Palace complex, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Places That Define Amber
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Tarkeshwar Nath Temple
Tadkeshwar Nath Mahadev Temple (also known as Tadkeshwar Mahadev) is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in the Jaipur district of Rajasthan, India. The temple is situated in the Choura Rasta area of Jaipur.
Raj Mandir Cinema
Raj Mandir Cinema is a movie theatre in Jaipur in Rajasthan state in India. Situated on the Bhagwan Das Road, near M.I.
Amrapali Museum
Amrapali Museum is a museum located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, which is dedicated to Indian jewellery and decorative objects. It was inaugurated on 20 January 2018.
Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
The Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing is a private museum located in Amber, Rajasthan dedicated to the art of hand-block printing. Opened in 2005, the museum is an initiative of the founders of Anokhi, an Indian retail brand of block-printed clothes.
Kalki Mandir
Kalki Mandir is a Hindu temple in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, which was built by Jai Singh II in the 18th century. The temple is located in Sireh Deori Bazar opposite the palace gate.
Jagat Shiromani Temple
Jagat Shiromani Temple is a 17th-century Hindu temple situated in the town of Amer, near Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The temple is unique for being dedicated to Lord Krishna, Meera Bai, and Vishnu.
Garh Ganesh Temple
Garh Ganesh Temple is a Hindu temple located on the Aravalli hills near Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. It is dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is known for its unique idol, which does not feature a trunk-an uncommon representation of the deity.
Bissau Palace Hotel
The Bissau Palace Hotel, Jaipur is a heritage hotel in Jaipur, in India. Built in the 19th century, it was the palace of Raghubir Singhji, a royal nobleman.
Maota Lake
Maota Lake is located in Amber, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The ancient name of the lake is "Mahavata", but it is commonly known as Maota due to the large trees located near the lake.
Khole Ke Hanuman Ji Temple
Khole Ke Hanuman Ji Temple is a Hindu temple located at a distance of about 9 km from district headquarters of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan state in India. The temple is dedicated to a major Hindu deity Hanuman.
Govind Dev Ji Temple
The Govind Dev Ji Temple is a significant Hindu temple dedicated to Radha and Krishna, located within the City Palace complex, in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Man Sagar Lake
Man Sagar Lake is an artificial lake, situated in Jaipur, the capital city of the state of Rajasthan in India. It is named after Raja Man Singh, the then ruler of Amer, who constructed it in c.
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How to Reach
- By Air: The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport (JAI), about 19 km from Amber.
- By Train: The nearest railway station is Jaipur Junction railway station, about 11 km from central Amber.
Best Time to Visit
- Summer: Summer in Amber (Apr, May, Jun) averages 25–37°C with about 14 mm of rain per month.
- Monsoon: Monsoon in Amber (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 25–33°C with about 111 mm of rain per month.
- Post-monsoon: Post-monsoon in Amber (Oct, Nov) averages 16–28°C with about 26 mm of rain per month.
- Winter: Winter in Amber (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 10–23°C with about 18 mm of rain per month.
Weather
- Summer: Average highs of 37°C and lows of 25°C.
- Monsoon: Average highs of 33°C and lows of 25°C.
- Post-monsoon: Average highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C.
- Winter: Average highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C.
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Spiritual & Religious
History
- Summary: Amer, historically anglicized to Amber, is a town near the city of Jaipur in Jaipur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is now a part of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation.
- Overview: Amer, historically anglicized to Amber, is a town near the city of Jaipur in Jaipur district in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is now a part of the Jaipur Municipal Corporation. Situated at the mouth of a rocky mountain gorge, the historical town of Amber has long attracted the admiration of travelers, including Victor Jacquemont and Reginald Heber.
- Ancient History: Amer, originally named Ambikeshwar, was a local Meena settlement before it was conquered by Raja Kakil Dev, son of Raja Dulha Rai of Dhundhar, in 1037 CE. Amer would remain the seat of the Kachwaha Rajput dynasty for the next 500 years. The state of Amber or Dhundhar and was controlled by Meena chiefs of five different tribes who were under suzerainty of the Bargurjar Rajput Raja of Deoti. Later a Kachhwaha prince Dulha Rai destroyed the sovereignty of Meenas and also defeated Bargurjars of Deoli and took Dhundhar fully under Kachwaha rule.
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Significance
Amer, originally named Ambikeshwar, was a local Meena settlement before it was conquered by Raja Kakil Dev, son of Raja Dulha Rai of Dhundhar, in 1037 CE. The town replaced Khoh as the capital of Dhundhar around 1207 CE.
Spiritual Significance
Amer, originally named Ambikeshwar, was a local Meena settlement before it was conquered by Raja Kakil Dev, son of Raja Dulha Rai of Dhundhar, in 1037 CE. The town replaced Khoh as the capital of Dhundhar around 1207 CE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Amber is most comfortable in January, February, March, September and October, when average daytime highs stay at or below 32°C and rainfall is low. The hottest month is May (average high 39°C) and the wettest months are July and August.
The nearest airport is Jaipur International Airport (JAI), about 19 km away. The nearest railway station is Jaipur Junction railway station, about 11 km away. See the How to Reach page for road, rail and air details.
Main attractions include Tarkeshwar Nath Temple, Raj Mandir Cinema, Amrapali Museum, Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing, Kalki Mandir and Jagat Shiromani Temple.
A stay of 2 days covers the main sights. Ready-made 1-day and 2-day itineraries are linked on this page.
Average highs range from 20°C to 39°C over the year, with about 505 mm of rain in total.
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