Amber Fort

अंबेर क़िला Amber Qilā

This massive fort-palace complex built in hybrid Hindu-Muslim style dates back to Raja Man Singh and was the royal palace of the Kachwahas from c. 1600-1727. It's one of six UNESCO World Heritage forts in Rajasthan. The name has nothing to do with the rather pretty pastel yellow colour; instead, the fort is named after the area of Amber, in turn named after the goddess Amba.

• Heritage listed

• history
• viewpoint

Address

Devisinghpura, Amer

Getting there

11 km North of central Jaipur, local bus #5 from Hawa Mahal or New Gate

Hours

8AM-6PM

Price

₹100/20 for Indian adult/student and ₹500/100 for foreign adult/student. Included in the Composite Ticket. There is a special evening viewing from 6:30-9AM, ₹100 for all, Composite Ticket not valid. Camera: free. Audioguides ₹200. Elephant rides: ₹1100. Consider not taking elephant rides as there have been many reports of these animals not being kept and cared for in humane ways

Phone

+911412530293

Website

tourism.rajasthan.gov.in (opens in a new tab)