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Kumbhalgarh Fort, near Udaipur, 6. Lake Palace, Udaipur
Ranthambore Fort is located in the Ranthambore National Park and is a towering, powerful structure on the Thanbhore Hills. It tells of the heroic legends of the valiant Rajput king of the Chauhan Dynasty, Hammir Dev. The Ranthambore fort, which was constructed in the eleventh century, has lovely cobbled pathways, enormous walls, ramparts, and ditches. It is surrounded by beautiful lakes and lush vegetation. The Royals loved to hunt near this magnificent fort. The ferocious roars of the Royal Bengal Tiger can still be heard today. The main attractions in Ranthambore Fort include Hammir's Court, Badal Mahal, Jogi Mahal, Dhula Mahal, Ganesha Temple, Shiva Temple, and Ramlalji Temple. A Jain temple honouring Lord Sumatinath and Lord Sambhavnath is also located there. Location: Ranthambore Fort Timings: 07:00 am to 10:00 pm; every day Entry Fee: 20 for Indians; 70 for foreigners ₹ ₹ Suggested Tour: Rajasthan Wildlife Tour Package
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The Amber Fort is a magnificent illustration of Rajput architectural style, rising boldly on the breathtakingly stunning hillocks of the Aravallis. Raja Man Singh I of the Kachwaha clan constructed this architectural marvel in the town of Amer during the sixteenth century. Red sandstone was used to construct this magnificent fort, which looks out over Maoti Lake. The Sheesh Mahal, Diwan-I-Am, and Diwan-I-Khas are Amber Fort's most stunning landmarks. While the Sheesh Mahal is entirely made of glass, the Diwan-I-Am and Diwan-I-Khas are decorated with eye-catching, bold, and detailed artwork. The Sila Devi Temple is located within the fort complex and receives a lot of daily tourists. Raja Man Singh received the temple's idol as a gift after defeating the Raja of Jessore in battle in 1604. Fort Timings: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Entry Fee: 100 for Indians; 50 for students; 550 for foreigners ₹ ₹ ₹ Elephant Ride: 1000 for two people ₹