Heritage Water Walk is a two-‐hour walk designed to understand the sacredness of water in Rajasthani culture and the wisdom of our ancestors. It uncovers the stories hidden in the majestic forts of Nahargarh and Amber--Stories of water, stories of people and stories of life as it evolved in the desert. Amber Palace Water Management System: Built-in 1599 by Raja Man Singh (1550-1614) and expanded on by his successors including Sawai Jai Singh, Amber Palace has very advanced water management system. It has two primary sources of water – Maota Lake and rainwater harvesting within the palace. A series of six water buildings designed in a cascade use complex relay-rehant system to lift water a few hundred feet above from the Maota lake.
Amber Palace Water Walk
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Description
The Walk is conducted inside the Amber Palace & Fort Complex. We will understand the history of Amber Palace connected to water and learn about different types of water arrangements done for the people and army residing in the Palace. The walk will start at Water lifting buildings. From there we will go to the Persian wheel which was installed to lift water up to the fort. The walk will cover all the important elements of the Fort finishing at the Diwan-i-aam tank. The highlight of the walk is that it provides access to the parts of the Palace which are otherwise not accessible to regular tourists.
Included / Excluded
What's Included
- Tour Guide
What's Not Included
- Meals
- Personal Expenses
- Transfers
Important Information
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- Duration: 2h
- Mobile tickets accepted
- Instant confirmation
Cancellation
Cancellation Policy: standard
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
Additional Information
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Basic Information
- Duration: 2 hours
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