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You may have heard about the Amber Fort in Jaipur, the Amber Palace, and the Amer Fort. But, did you know they are not all different places? This incredible fort is referred to by a number of names, and we're going to clarify the answers for any questions you may have.

As one of the most spectacular forts in India, the Amber Fort in Jaipur is a must-visit during your Golden Triangle itinerary.

In this guide we're going to share all of the details for visiting the Amber Fort, the different areas you can explore (and some you can't), and tips for having the perfect visit.

📍 Where is Amber Fort in Jaipur?

The Amber Fort in Jaipur is located north east of the city center. It's 7 km away from Hawa Mahal, and takes about 15 minutes driving, depending on traffic.

Amber Fort vs Amber Palace

When we first saw pictures on our Instagram, we were under the impression that all of the places we saw were in the same place. However, this is NOT the case!

The Amber Fort (also known as Amer Fort) consists of the fort itself, the Amber Fort Palace, which is inside the main fort premises, and the Amber Fort walls, which are 12 km (7 miles) long, and go up and down stairs surrounding the city.

The city walls and palace are two different parts of the Amber Fort in Jaipur.

Both the Amber Fort and the city walls are worth a visit, and we're going to share the details of both experiences.

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🏰 The Amber Fort in Jaipur

The main entrance to the Amber Fort in Jaipur is open to the public, free of charge. This area has several sets of stairs that lead up to the main fort area. Here you'll find locals selling coffee, snacks, flowers, and some souvenirs.

You'll also notice that this area is full of elephants, and many tourists ride the elephants around the fortress, rather than walking and taking the stairs.

🐘 This is ANIMAL CRUELTY! Please DO NOT participate in riding the elephants, as it is extremely damaging to their spines.

Instead, take your lazy butt up the stairs. We promise, there really aren't that many! It's also a pretty scenic walk up, and you'll get beautiful views along the way.

Now, the fortress area has some beautiful views, and you can walk around the area, as well as get your tickets to the Amber Fort Palace.

✨ Amber Fort Palace 

The Amber Fort Palace is simply stunning, and has some really amazing views, as well as some great photo spots! This place gets crowded though, and does require a ticket to enter.

The first area of the fort has a grand entrance, and is the most popular place for people to take pictures. 

On the side, you'll see that there are some beautiful arches, and this is also a popular photo spot, as well as an area with a long balcony to enjoy the views below.

As soon as you enter the fort, you'll have a small hallway to the courtyard, and there will be several stairwells.

You'll find a series of rooms, viewpoints, and unique architecture around the Palace. It's actually pretty easy to get lost, so explore slowly, and you can always ask security for help if you need it.

🤫 The Secret Room at the Amber Fort Palace

We've seen this photo all over Instagram, and had to know where it was! Honestly, the room is kind of tucked away, making it a bit of a maze to get to.

The secret room is on the left side of the fort, and can be found by entering through the back left side of the fort, by walking through several passageways through the left from there. We got there early and asked a security guard to help us, and he happily walked us there.

🪜 Amber Fort Walls

The Amber Fort Walls are 7 miles of stairs that wind around the city, and are dotted with several towers. 

There are some of these towers that are actually not open to the public anymore, due to past storms. but luckily there are still some really cool areas that you can reach.

We ended up getting completely lost, and climbing through the woods to get up to the stairs of one of the towers which was open, and right by the round platform you see below.

The best thing to do is ask a local the day before you plan on going to the city walls, so that you can safely make it to the areas of the city walls that are open to the public.

🐒 Monkeys at the Amber Fort City Walls

There are tons of monkeys that hang around the Amber Fort city walls. They're really adorable, but also can be very territorial. Make sure to keep your distance, keep your bags closed securely, and don't tease or taunt them.

Amber Fort in Jaipur: Price & Timetable

The Amber Fort city walls are open 24/7 and are free of charge to visit. There are certain areas of the fort that are not accessible, so you won't be able to walk the entire thing though.

The Amber Fort Palace opens daily at 8:00 AM and is open until 5:30 pm. It then opens again for the evening from 6:30-9:00 for the light show.

The Ambert fort entrance is open outside of the opening hours of the palace, so you can get there well before the palace opens if you want to enjoy the fort grounds themselves.

🎫 What is the Entry Fee for Amer Fort?

Tickets for the Amber Fort Palace cost 550 INR for foreigners, 100 for foreign students, 25 for Indians, and 10 for Indian students. The light show costs an extra 200 INR.

💶 How Much Does the Composite Ticket Cost?

The composite ticket costs 1,102 INR for foreigners, 422 for Indians, 112 for Indian students, and 552 for foreign students. Other sites that the ticket includes are:

• The Central Museum Albert Hall
• Hawa Mahal
• Jantar Mantur
• Isarlat Jaipur
• Nahargarh Fort
• Sisodia Rani Garden
• Vidhyadhar Garden
• Jaipur Metro Kala Dirgha

🗣 How Much are Guides at the Amber Fort in Jaipur?

There are official guides on site of the Amber fort in Jaipur, that you can get upon paying for your ticket. Prices are:

• 400 INR for 1-4 people
• 600 INR for 5-15 people
• 1,000 INR for 15-35 people

You can also find Amber Fort tours online that include transportation, other sites, etc. Here are a few of them you can look into:

Other Things to Keep in Mind While Visiting Amber Fort in Jaipur, India

Now you have almost all of the info you need for visiting the Amber Fort in Jaipur, India! But don't go anywhere just yet. We have a few other details to share with you.

👗 How to Dress for Amber Fort in Jaipur, India

While there are many places that require a dress code in India, the Amber Fort in Jaipur isn't one of them.

You are free to wear what you want at the Amber Fort, both at the Palace and along the city walls.

As the sun can be pretty intense in India, we definitely recommend light, airy clothing, with sunglasses and a hat to protect yourself.

🕧 The Best Time to Visit Amber Fort in Jaipur, India

The best time to visit the Jaipur fort city walls is for either sunrise or sunset. This is when the temperatures are cooler, and the lighting is optimal. 

We visited the city walls during sunrise and actually had no one around! The walls are also so big though that even visiting at sunset you should have no problem with crowds.

The best time to visit the Amber Palace is right when it opens at 8:00. Being that the fort area is so large though, you should also give yourself an extra 15-20 minutes to walk up to the entrance, get your tickets, and be ready to enter as soon as 8:00 hits. We'd honestly recommend going at 7:30.

🧳 How to Prepare for Visiting Amber Fort in Jaipur

While visiting Amber Fort in Jaipur you'll want to make sure to have comfortable footwear, plenty of water, and to protect yourself from the sun.

Here are some of the things we'd recommend bringing with you.

• Sunscreen for the steps and the city walls
• Hat to protect yourself from the sun
• Sunglasses
• Comfortable Shoes for walking the walls
• Camera (we use the Sony A7Riii)
• Wide Lens for the "secret room" (we use Sony GM 14mm 1.8)
• Telephoto Lens for the Amber Fort city walls (we use the Sony GM 70-200 2.8)
• Action Camera for the Amber Palace (we use the Insta 360 X3 because you can use it with an extra long selfie stick to mimic a drone)
• Drone for the Amber Fort walls (We use the DJI Mavic Mini 4 Pro)
• Reusable Water Bottle (we use this water bottle from Cafago because it holds the temperature)
• Power Bank (we use Anker power banks as they are super long lasting and durable)
• Cash for the tickets and street vendors

⏳ How Much Time Do You Need to Visit Amber Fort in Jaipur?

The Amber Fort Palace can be done in one hour, but you could also easily spend 2-3 hours there if you want to explore it thoroughly.

The fort grounds themselves are also pretty big, and you'll also want to tack on at least an hour to walk around this area, rather than just rushing in and out for the palace.

The city walls of the Amber Fort in Jaipur also deserve some time, and we'd carve at least 1-2 (maybe even 3) hours out of your early morning or afternoon to be able to see as much of it as possible.

So are you ready to explore the incredible Amber Fort in Jaipur, India? We're sure you're going to love with both parts of it, just as we did.

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