Amer Fort
Jaipur's Majestic Hilltop Fort
Best Time to Visit
Open 9 AM – 6 PM
Ideal For
Tourists, History Lovers
Time to Explore
2-3 Hours
Entry Fee
₹200 (Indians) / ₹1000 (Foreigners)
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About Amer Fort
Construction began in 1592 under Raja Man Singh I and continued for years after, on a hilltop overlooking Maota Lake. Before Jaipur city was founded in 1727, Amer served as the capital of the Kachwaha rulers. Its sandstone-and-marble halls fuse Rajput craftsmanship with Mughal-era flourishes, and it remains one of Rajasthan's best-preserved forts. An evening light & sound show is held at the fort (English ~7:30 PM, Hindi ~8:00 PM, timings vary seasonally).
1592 Construction BeganRajput–Mughal StyleHilltop Fort SettingMaota Lake Nearby Lake
Best Time to Visit
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Cooler & less crowded
7:30 PM
Light & sound show (English)
Tips for Visitors
- ✓ Ask specifically to see the Sheesh Mahal - some quick tours skip it if you don't bring it up
- ✓ Jal Mahal is right on the road up, so stop there first, not as an afterthought
- ✓ If the elephant queue near the entrance is long, the jeep line usually moves faster and costs less
- ✓ Go for the 9 AM opening - by noon the courtyards fill up with tour groups
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Location
Open in MapsNearby Landmarks
- Jal Mahal8 km
- Jaigarh Fort1.5 km
- Maota Lake0.2 km
- City Palace11 km
