Timeline
17:28
Grab a seat at 1135 AD Amber for dinner. This upscale restaurant serves traditional Rajasthani cuisine in royally decorated rooms. Arrive early to secure a table before the evening rush.
18:28
Walk from the restaurant to Jaigarh Fort. The fort is open until 16:30, so you will need to check the route for access after closing, or use the motorbike/auto-rickshaw option mentioned in the directions to reach the viewing area.
18:58
Stand at Kesar Kyari garden. On these dates, the sun sets directly behind Jaigarh Fort around 18:58 local time. The 11-minute walk from the fort anchors this spot perfectly for the final moment.
19:43
Garh rooftop cafe and restaurant
End the evening at Garh rooftop cafe and restaurant. It is open until 23:30, giving you plenty of time to relax and digest the view after the sun has gone.
Local tip
The fort ticket requires a separate camera fee. If you do not disclose that you have a camera and later the police or their person sees you taking a photo, they may ask you to show your ticket. If you do not have one, they will either ask you to buy the ₹50 ticket or penalise you.
Check before you go
- Jaigarh Fort closes at 16:30. Plan your entry or transport accordingly.
- 1135 AD Amber is open from 11:00 to 23:00.
- Garh rooftop cafe and restaurant is open from 08:30 to 23:30.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Jaipur (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).