Palace & FortAmber Fort (Amer)
Jaipur · Dhundhar
Jaipur's magnificent hilltop fort-palace of honey sandstone and marble, rising above Maota Lake — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Jaipur · Dhundhar
The former residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur — the 'Jewel of Jaipur', a Taj palace hotel of grand courtyards, gardens and old-world royalty.
Timings
Guests 24h; high tea & bar open to non-guests by reservation
Entry
Ultra-luxury tariff; high tea / dining bookable
Best time
Oct–Mar
Time needed
A stay (or high tea)
✦Expert advice from Pronite
Pronite's verdict: the most regal address in the Pink City. Even if you don't stay, come for high tea on the Verandah or a drink at the Polo Bar — one of India's great heritage bars, lined with polo memorabilia. Peacocks roam the lawns at dawn. For a stay, the historic palace rooms beat the newer wings for atmosphere.
Once the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur, Rambagh Palace is known as the 'Jewel of Jaipur' — a magnificent Taj hotel set in 47 acres of formal gardens, marble corridors and grand public rooms that still breathe royalty. Peacocks strut the lawns and liveried staff usher you through halls hung with royal portraits.
The palace's Polo Bar and its afternoon high tea on the Verandah are institutions in their own right, open to non-guests who book ahead. Staying here is to live, briefly, as Jaipur's royals did.
Timings
Guests 24h; high tea & bar open to non-guests by reservation
Entry fee
Ultra-luxury tariff; high tea / dining bookable
Best time to visit
Oct–Mar
Time needed
A stay (or high tea)
How to reach
Bhawani Singh Road, central Jaipur
Travel help: Rajasthan Tourism 1364 · India Tourist Helpline 1363(toll-free). Timings & fees are indicative — please verify locally before visiting.
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