Amber Fort in a nutshell
Amber Fort stands on a hill above the town of Amer, about 11 km from Jaipur. You will also see it written as Amer Fort, Amer Palace or Amber Palace. All four names mean the same complex. Work on the palace began in 1592 under Raja Man Singh I, and Mirza Raja Jai Singh finished it. The complex has four main areas, each built around a courtyard, and uses sandstone and white marble. In front of it lies Maota Lake, which shapes the view from the palace.
The best-known parts are the Sheesh Mahal with its mirrored walls and ceilings, the Diwan-i-Aam where the ruler heard public petitions, and the painted gate called Ganesh Pol. The fort is part of the Hill Forts of Rajasthan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site listed in 2013.
What this guide covers
Everything around the fort, in one place.
This is an independent site. It is not run by the state archaeology department, a tourism board or any tour company. It explains what a visit costs, when the gates and the evening show run, which tours exist and what the neighbouring sights are. Prices are in Indian rupees (INR), as listed in 2026, and they change.
Jaipur itself, with the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace and Jantar Mantar, has its own guide. See the Hawa Mahal and Jaipur guide for the city, and this site for Amer and the forts around it.
Our picks: Amber Fort tours
Guided visits to the fort, with or without the Jaipur sights around it.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Half-day tour: Amber Fort, Panna Meena and Jal Mahal
Four hours with a private guide, a private air-conditioned car and hotel transfers. Entry fees are not included and are paid in cash to the guide after the visit.
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Amber Fort guided tour with ticket option
A guide, pickup or return transfer and easier access. Entry and the evening light show are included only with the matching option; tips are not.
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Jaipur and Amber Fort guided tour
An air-conditioned car, a guide, mineral water, fuel and parking. Lunch and monument tickets come only with the matching option.
Check availability →Amber Fort and Jaipur tours
Guided visits to Amber Fort, Jaipur day tours and trips from Delhi, with live prices and availability.
Plan your visit
Start with tickets and timings, then pick the sights you want.
Amber Fort tickets
Entry prices for foreign and Indian visitors in INR, students, and the other tickets you may need.
Tours compared
Guided visits and day tours, and what to check before you book.
Timings
Day hours by season, the evening, and the heat of the hot months.
Light and sound show
Season times in English and Hindi, and how long it runs.
Sheesh Mahal
The mirrored hall and the other rooms worth your time.
History of Amber Fort
Raja Man Singh, the Kachwaha rulers and the World Heritage listing.
Elephant rides
Current rules, welfare concerns and the ways to walk or drive up.
Forts, water and the road to Amer
Sights nearby and how to reach them.
Jaigarh Fort
The Jaivana cannon, its own ticket and the link with Amber.
Nahargarh Fort
The ridge above Jaipur, its entry prices and the road.
Panna Meena ka Kund
A stepwell below the fort and what you can do there.
Jal Mahal
A photo stop on the way to Amer, seen from the shore.
Jaipur composite ticket
Prices and the monuments the combined ticket covers.
Getting to Amber Fort
Bus, taxi, jeep and the walk up from the road.
Good to know in 2026
Where older guides are out of date.
Entry prices rose on 1 January 2026
Adults now pay INR 200 as Indian visitors and INR 1,000 as foreign visitors. Guides that still show INR 100 and INR 500 are out of date.
Ticket prices →There is no single set of opening hours
The hours change with the season and on festival days. A general listing says 09:00 to 18:00, and summer 2026 brought longer hours from 1 April to 31 July. Check the current timetable before you go.
Timings →Elephant rides stop and start
Rides have paused for festivals and safety reasons, and the rate has changed more than once since 2025. Walking and jeeps are the other ways up.
Elephant ride rules →Jaigarh and Jal Mahal work differently
Jaigarh Fort has its own ticket and its own hours. Jal Mahal is a view from the shore, not a visit inside.
Jaigarh Fort →More independent guides to Jaipur
Separate guides from the same team, each focused on one part of Jaipur.
Amber Fort: frequently asked questions
Are Amber Fort and Amer Fort the same place?
Yes. Amber Fort, Amer Fort, Amer Palace and Amber Palace are different spellings and names for the same hilltop complex above Amer. This guide uses Amber Fort and mentions Amer where it helps you find signs and maps.
How much is the Amber Fort ticket in 2026?
Since 1 January 2026 the adult ticket costs INR 200 for Indian visitors and INR 1,000 for foreign visitors. Student rates are lower. See the tickets page for the full list.
When is Amber Fort open?
The hours depend on the season and on festivals. A general listing gives 09:00 to 18:00, and longer hours of 07:00 to 20:00 ran from 1 April to 31 July 2026. Check the current timetable before you go. More detail is on the timings page.
How do I get from Jaipur to Amber Fort?
The fort is about 11 km from Jaipur. Buses leave from places such as Ajmeri Gate and MI Road and take roughly 40 minutes. Taxis and auto-rickshaws also run. See getting there.
Does one ticket cover Jaigarh and Nahargarh as well?
No, each fort has its own entry price. A Jaipur composite ticket covers several monuments including Amer and Nahargarh. The composite ticket page lists prices and what is in it.
Is amber-fort.com the official website?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no link to the Department of Archaeology and Museums, Rajasthan Tourism, the fort's management or any tour operator.