Amber Fort: The Jewel Of Jaipur

One such fort known as Amber Fort is in the town of Amer Palace which is around 4 sq km and is at a distance of 11 km from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. It is on the hill and is one of the major tourist attractions in Jaipur.

In the Medival period, Amber Fort also known as Dhundar (meaning attributed to a sacrificial mount in the western frontiers), was built by Raja Man Singh and was later taken over by Jai Singh I.   

Constructed in red sandal stone, Amber Fort is a great example of Rajputana architecture. Some of the architectural buildings are inspired by Mughal architecture. UNESCO has declared it as a World Heritage Site.

How To Travel To Amber Fort Jaipur

By Road –

1. Car/ Cab – 

The most convenient way to travel to Amer is to travel by Cab or Car. It is convenient as it is a short distance from Jaipur.

2. Auto Rickshaw – 

Leaning on the affordability side Auto Rickshaws are as convenient as cab services in Jaipur. Negotiating the fare before boarding the ride is a must. 

3. Bus

Public transportation like buses are as convenient as Auto’s in Jaipur. You can get buses in multiple places from Jaipur to Amer Fort. 

As the Palace is at the top of the hill range, you have to trek it to the palace. You can Trek the mountain range by walking, taking a Jeep ride, or Elephant Ride. 

Elephant Ride is an iconic way to climb to the palace. You can get an elephant ride by the foothill of the fort. It will give you a majestic experience of the palace. You can also enjoy the sightseeing of the Pink City while riding on the elephant. However, please be aware of the ethical and welfare concerns related to elephant tourism. 

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Major Tourist Attraction For Amber Fort Sightseeing

Also, there are many places to visit near Amber Fort

Following are some of the attractions you can see while visiting Amber Fort – 

1. Ganesh Pol

2. Diwan-i-Aam

3. Diwan-i-Khas

Diwan-i-Khas is also known as ‘The Hall Of Private Audience’. The Raja met his special guests here. It has a beautiful glass work also known as Sheesh Mahal’.

The palace is kept cool in summer by covering its arched opening with screens with the roots of the aromatic grass called Khas. 

In the front of the sheesh mahal is a little garden in a Mugal pattern called Chārbāgh or Four Gardens. Facing the Sheesh Mahal is Sukh-Niwās (Pleasure Palace), the Raja’s private apartments where he retired to rest.

4. Suhag Mandir

5. The Tunnel

The tunnels in Amber Fort are well connected to Jaigarh Fort. The tunnels are accessible from the Man Singh Palace, Zenani Deorhi (Ladies Apartments), and Diwan-E-Khas.

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6. Zenani Deohri (Ladies Apartments)

7. Maavtha Lake

8. Kesar Kyari Garden

Places To Visit Near Amber Fort

1. Jaigarh Fort

2. Jagat Shiromani Temple

3. Panna Meena Ka Kund

4. Jal Mahal

Entry Fee

Foreign Students – INR 100 per person

Indians – INR 50 per person

Indian Students – INR 10 per person

Amber Fort Light and Sound Show

At Amber Fort, The performance takes place at Kesar Kyari, on Maota Lake. It happens for 50 minutes twice a day. The show takes place in both Hindi (8:30 PM) and English (7:30 PM). The tickets are for Rs. 295/- per person. The Light Show does not happen in the Amber Palace but near Kesar Kyari Garden the Amber Fort Jaipur timings may differ. 

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Best Time To Visit Amber Fort

The timing for elephant rides is from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. However, if you want to avoid harsh sun rays the best time to visit Amber Fort is after 4:00 PM.

Places To Eat Near Amber Fort

1. Garh Rooftop Cafe

2. Kokam Bistro

3. The Stage Rooftop Restaurant

4. Royal Sheesh Mahal Restaurant