Overview

Amer Fort (Amber Fort)

Amer Fort or Amber Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres (1.5 sq mi) located 11 kilometres (6.8 mi) from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. The town of Amer and the Amber Fort were originally built by Raja Man Singh and additions were, later, made by Sawai Jai Singh. Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attraction in Jaipur.

Amer Fort is known for its artistic style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake, which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace.

It consists of the following key structures:

Diwan-e-Aam: The "Hall of Public Audience".
Diwan-e-Khas: The "Hall of Private Audience".
Sheesh Mahal: The mirror palace, also known as Jai Mandir.
Sukh Niwas: A luxury hall where a cool climate is artificially created by winds blowing over an internal water cascade.

Hence, the Amer Fort is also popularly known as the Amer Palace. The palace served as the residence of the Rajput Maharajas and their families. At the entrance to the palace near the fort's Ganesh Gate, there is a temple dedicated to Shila Devi, a Goddess of the Chaitanya cult, which was given to Raja Man Singh when he defeated the Raja of Jessore, Bengal in 1604.

Inclusions

Expert Guide: Services of a certified local heritage guide at Amer Fort.
Monuments Entry: Skip-the-line admission ticket to the Amer Fort complex.
Fort Transport: One-way jeep ride or traditional elephant ride up the fort hill.
Light & Sound Show: Reserved seating tickets for the evening musical history show at Maota Lake.

Exclusions

Hotel Transfers: Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in main Jaipur city to Amer town.
Lunch & Refreshments: Cost of meals, drinks, and traditional Rajasthani thali at restaurants.
Camera Fees: Digital camera, video camera, or drone photography charges inside the monuments.
Additional Forts: Entry tickets to Jaigarh Fort or Nahargarh Fort if visited during the afternoon.
Personal Expenses: Gratuities for drivers/guides, shopping expenses, and local handicrafts purchases.