Sheesh Mahal

Sheesh Mahal is also known as the Mirror Palace in Jaipur;Rajasthan is located at Amer fort. It is situated on the Jaipur-Delhi Highway in Amber Fort, is 11 km from Jaipur, and was constructed with red sandstone and marble.The Sheesh Mahal was commissioned by Raja Man Singh in the 16th century for the queen to be able to look at the stars, or less, have an alternative to one since the women were not allowed to sleep in the open. The Sheesh Mahal comes under the list of tourist destination in Jaipur.

The opulent Sheesh Mahal was commissioned by King Man Singh in the 16th century. However, the construction of the palace was completed in the year 1727. In the ancient days, the queens were not allowed to sleep in open air, however they loved to gaze at the stars at night while sleeping. Hence the king ordered his architects to build a kind of palace which could solve the issue. The Sheesh Mahal therefore was built with stones and glasses, and at night when the candles were lit, its reflection would look like stars in the whole room.

The wall and ceiling of the hall is carved with beautiful paintings and flowers which was made of pure glass and precious stone. And the placement of ceiling glass is wonderful. Because of this if someone burns two candles, then the reflection converts that small light into thousands of stars and it looks awesome and by this you can get the idea of what was the level of architecture in that time in India.

The Sheesh Mahal is famous for the delightful treat for the eyes of the beholder, with the light and mirror effect. The hall is constructed in such a manner, that even if a single ray of light enters, then it gets replicated in the mirrors, while the entire hallway gets enlightened. A source of life is brought forward with the flickering reflections. The pillars are all well-designed, out of which one unique design is of the flower etched on the base. Due to the mirrors, the reflection of different coloured flowers can be visualised.The inference of Sheesh Mahal is ‘mirrored’, in literary. It is adorned with the coloured glasses, patterned mosaics and mirrors, from floor to ceiling, thus creating a place of implausible beauty. Hall of Mirrors, where a lighted candle caters to enlighten the entire hall of the fort, stands out to be the breath-taking feature.

The timings for entry inside Sheesh Mahal is between 9:30 AM to 4:30 AM. The entry fees vary from individual to individual. However, charges for camera and video cameras are different. The list is given below for your reference:

Indian tourists : INR 10

Foreign tourists : INR 50

Camera (Indians) : INR 50

Camera (Foreigners) : INR 70

Video Camera (Indians) : INR 100

Video Camera (Foreigners) : INR 100

Just like any other travel place, The best time to visit Sheesh Mahal is during winters between the months of November to February. .

• Airport – The Sheesh Mahal is located in the Jaipur City, inside the territory of Amber Fort. The nearby bus-stand is the Amer Fort bus-stand and it can be also be easily reached by a local taxi or a cab.
• Train – Jaipur is well-commuted via the railways, having direct connectivity from major cities.
• Road – Regular domestic flights from Sanganer Airport to major cities are connected from Jaipur.

• Jaigarh Fort – Sharing an uncanny resemblance with the Amer Fort, the Jaigarh Fort is interchangeably known as the “Victory Fort” too. The Jaigarh Fort was built by Sawai Jai Singh in the year 1726 and is perched on Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles) of the Aravalli range. The fort was essentially made to protect the Amer Fort and its palace complex and was hence named after him.
• Nahargarh Fort – Perched majestically on the hills of Aravalli, Nahargarh is one of Jaipur’s architectural wonders. It offers an unmatched view of Jaipur, the pink city of India. Nahargarh is itself a sight for sore eyes and is situated on the outskirts of Jaipur, is known for its extended wall that connects it to Jaigarh Fort. This grand fort is embellished with delicate carvings and stonework and is an impregnable structure.
• Jagat Shiromani Temple – Jagat Shiromani is a Hindu temple situated in Amer, India. This temple is dedicated to the Hindu gods Meera bai, Krishna and Vishnu. It was constructed between 1599 and 1608 AD by Queen Kanakwati, who was the wife of King Man Singh I The temple was built in the memory of their son Jagat Singh.
• Panna Meena ka Kund – Panna Meena Kund is Jaipur's sole fully restored and operational stepwell. It dates back to a time when there wasn't any piped water. For ages, it has helped villages around it to access drinking water. The Baori, sometimes known as the Bawri, was an integral element of the community and society surrounding it.
• Jal Mahal – The Jal Mahal was originally constructed in 1699 and later on was renovated in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber. Built in red sandstone, the palace showcases the Rajput style of architecture and is an architectural marvel. The palace is located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, India.

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• 1135 AD – When in Jaipur, not only witness the bygone Royal architecture but dine like one too. 1135 AD is an opulent Maharaja’s dining roomwithin the Amber Fort plating opulent Indian dishes by candlelight, to give you a royal treatment in every bite.
• Rajasthani Dal Bati Restaurant – If you are looking for pure and authentic Rajasthani food, then, Rajasthani Dal Bati restaurant is the place for you to be at when in Jaipur.