What the Sheesh Mahal is
Sheesh Mahal means mirror palace. At Amber Fort it is the hall known for mirror cladding on its walls and ceilings. Small pieces of mirror are set into the surfaces in patterns, and the ceiling is inlaid in the same way.
Use the name with care. Jaipur has other places that are described as mirror palaces or mirror attractions, among them private mirror attractions in the city and at Nahargarh. The Sheesh Mahal on this page is the one inside the Amber palace complex.
What to look for
Details that are worth a slow look.
The mirrored ceiling
Look up as well as around you. The ceiling is inlaid with mirror, and the pattern changes as you move. Give your eyes a minute to adjust if the room is dim.
The walls
The wall surfaces carry the same mirror work. Stand back from the edge of the room, if you view it from the edge, to take in the whole pattern rather than single pieces.
A story to treat as a story
A popular tale says a single candle can light the whole hall. It is a retelling, not a measured fact, so enjoy it as one.
Our picks: guided visits
A guide helps you read the Sheesh Mahal and the courtyards.
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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Amer Fort, Jal Mahal and stepwell by car
Hotel and airport transfers by car or tuk-tuk, depending on the option. The authorised guide and monument tickets come only with the matching option; meals are not included.
Check availability →Amber Fort tours and guided visits
Guided visits that include the palace and the Sheesh Mahal, with live prices and availability.
Other parts of the palace near it
Gates, halls and gardens you will pass on the same visit.
The Ganesh Pol is a richly decorated gate. It leads on to the next courtyard, which has a garden and buildings facing each other. Above the gate sits the Suhag Mandir with its lattice windows. The gate has painted detail that repays a close look.
The Diwan-i-Aam is the hall of public audience. The ruler heard the requests of his subjects there. Another area, the Sukh Niwas, is described as having a historic water-based cooling system. That describes how it worked in the past. It does not mean it runs today.
Visitors reach the palace by the Suraj Pol, or by the Chand Pol if they arrive by car. Both lead to the Jaleb Chowk. Festival days can change the way in, so read the Amber Fort timings first.
Before you go in
Points to settle on the day.
Can you enter the room?
Check on arrival whether visitors may step into the innermost mirror room or only look in from the edge. Access to such rooms can change, and it is not something to assume from photos.
Photography
Ask about flash and tripod rules before you take pictures. Rules for a single room can differ from the rest of the complex, and you should not count on unrestricted photography.
Extra charge and timed slots
Ask at the ticket counter whether the Sheesh Mahal has a separate charge or fixed visiting slots. The adult entry rates are on the Amber Fort tickets page.
More palaces in Jaipur
If you enjoy palace interiors, the royal residence in the old city is a good second visit. See the guide to the City Palace in Jaipur.
Sheesh Mahal: frequently asked questions
What is the Sheesh Mahal at Amber Fort?
It is the mirror palace inside the Amber complex, known for mirror cladding on its walls and ceilings.
Do I need a separate ticket for the Sheesh Mahal?
Ask at the ticket counter. A separate charge for the Sheesh Mahal is not something to assume either way. The palace entry rates are on the tickets page.
Can I walk inside the mirror room?
That can change. Check on the day whether you may go inside or look in from the edge.
Is the Sheesh Mahal the same as the mirror hall at Nahargarh?
No. They are different places. The Sheesh Mahal of this page is inside the Amber palace complex.
Does one candle really light the whole hall?
It is a popular story, not a measured fact. Treat it as a tale about the room.