Amber Fort (Amer)

Jaipur · Dhundhar

Jaipur's magnificent hilltop fort-palace of honey sandstone and marble, rising above Maota Lake — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Timings

8 AM – 5:30 PM; evening light & sound show

Entry

Approx ₹100 (Indian) / ₹500 (foreign); composite ticket available

Best time

Early morning; sunset for the light show

Time needed

2–3 hours

Crowning a rugged hill above Maota Lake, Amber Fort (or Amer) is the spectacular former capital of the Kachhwaha rulers and one of the finest fort-palaces in India. Its honey-coloured sandstone and marble walls climb the ridge in tiers of courtyards, gateways and halls, all reflected in the lake below.

Inside, the palace is a feast of Rajput and Mughal artistry — the dazzling Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace) that glitters from a single candle flame, the ornate Ganesh Pol gateway, and airy pavilions catching the breeze. It's part of the UNESCO-listed Hill Forts of Rajasthan.

Don't miss

›The Sheesh Mahal (Hall of Mirrors) and its infinite reflections.
›The painted Ganesh Pol gate and the Diwan-i-Aam.
›The views over Maota Lake and the surrounding hills.

Good to know

Go early to beat both the heat and the crowds. You can walk up the ramp or take a jeep; please avoid elephant rides. A composite ticket covers several Jaipur monuments if you're seeing more.