Sheesh Mahal Jaipur Well-known as the ‘Palace of Mirrors’, the Sheesh Mahal comes under the list of tourist destination in Jaipur. 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 mirrors inside gets reflected, when the sun rays enter inside and lights up the whole place. Numerous miniscule mirrors are placed on the walls, while forming a far-fetched pattern and lending an awe-inspiring effect.
The Sheesh Mahal Jaipur 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.
Theinference 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 Jaipur Tour Packages.
History of Sheesh mahal
This palace was built by king Man Singh in 16th century and completed in 1727. It is also the foundation year of jaipur state. This palace is also known for the bollywood legendary movie “Mughal-e-Azam” iconic song “Jab pyar kiya to darna kya”. It was shot in Sheesh Mahal Jaipur on legendary actress Madhubala which played the role of “Anarkali” in the movie. And the combo of both “Sheesh mahal” and Madhubala came out excellent and rest was history.
Architecture
The queen desired to witness the twinkling stars while sleeping, as she was never allowed to sleep in the open. Thus, the king got this sort of Mahal made, through his architects, which solved the problem. The designers constructed the Sheesh Mahal with glass and stones, during night hours, the mirror image of two candles, gives the effect of a star-lit room Jaipur Attractions.
The other following reason for building the palace was, when the king shifted from Sukh Niwas to Sheesh Mahal in winter season, the reflection of the candles on the mirrored glass ceiling, kept the room warm. In recent times, the entry to the Sheesh Mahal is restricted. Butexternally one witnesses the intricate glass artwork.While with a flash of a light, pointing towards the ceiling, one can will be able to see the stars in the morning – and on the lighter note, it is said, “Din meintaare.”
How to Reach
By Road: Sheesh Mahal is located in the Jaipur city, in the Amer Palace. Nearest bus stand is Amer Fort bus stand and one can easily reach here with local taxi or cab.
By Rail: Sheesh Mahal, Jaipur is well connected through Jaipur Railway station to major cities railway stations like Delhi, Agra, Mumbai ,Chennai, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad.
By Air: Sheesh Mahal can be reached through Jaipur Airport, also called Sanganer Airport which is well connected with regular domestic flights to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur and Udaipur.