Amber Fort

Where it is & how to get there

• From Jaipur: About 11 km, 25 minutes by car or bus.
• Up the hill: Walk up the ramp, or take a jeep from the lower road.
• Tickets: Composite tickets also cover other Jaipur monuments.

The story of Amber Fort

Raja Man Singh began the fort in 1592, and later rulers expanded it until the capital moved to Jaipur in 1727. Its walls follow the ridges of the Aravalli hills.

Highlights are the Diwan-i-Aam hall, the Ganesh Pol gateway and the Sheesh Mahal, a hall covered with thousands of tiny mirrors that sparkle by candlelight. It is part of the UNESCO Hill Forts of Rajasthan.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Go early; it gets hot and busy.
• Walk up rather than ride an elephant; many groups advise against elephant rides.
• Visit Panna Meena ka Kund stepwell nearby.

What's around Amber Fort

• Panna Meena ka KundStepwell nearby.
• Jaigarh FortAbove Amber, with a giant cannon.
• Jal MahalOn the road back to Jaipur.
• Maota LakeBelow the fort.

Questions travellers ask