Amber Fort, Jaipur : Famous for History and Photography

Amber Fort or Amber Palace, Jaipur, is Famous for History and Photography. We reached there after the City Palace. 

The current structure of the fort was built by Raja Man Sight in the 16 CE (1592) and it was fully expanded by Raja Jai Singh I. It was moved to Jaipur, (the City Palace) in 1727 by Raja Jai Singh II as the fort faced a water crisis. It was built with red sandstone and marble.

It is an amalgamation of Hindu and Muslim style of Ornamentation. Amber is a fort as well as a palace. Historically, Amber Palace is the oldest palace in India. 

Amber Fort is one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites in India. It was listed in the UNESCO World Heritage sites at the 37th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in 2013 along with five other Forts in Rajasthan as a part of the group Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Amber Fort is also recognised as the world's third-longest wall after Kumbhalgarh Fort (also in Rajasthan) and Great Wall of China. 

It is also a popular destination for a photoshoot, fashion and model.

Amber Fort Jaipur Entry Fee

25 per person for Indians
10 per person for Indian Students
550 per person for Foreign Tourists
100 per person for Foreign Students
200 per person for Light Show in English
100 per person for Light Show in English
1100 per couple for Elephant Ride

Amber Fort Jaipur Timings

Monday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Wedesday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm
Sunday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm

Light Show Timings:

English: 7:30 pm
Hindi: 8:00 pm

Elephant Ride Timings:7:30 am to 12:30 pm