Rajasthan, India
Explore this 16th-century fortress and palace complex above Maota Lake. Compare guided tours, check entry rules, and plan your transport from central Jaipur.
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Discover the four escalating courtyards and royal quarters.
The Sheesh Mahal features thousands of inlaid mirror pieces.
A highlight of Rajput and Mughal design.
Plan your visit
Expect to spend 2 to 3 hours exploring the courtyards. The walk up the hill takes 15 to 20 minutes.
Visit between October and February for cool weather. Arrive at 8:00 AM to avoid the midday heat and large groups.
Take an Uber or auto-rickshaw from Jaipur city center. The ride takes about 25 to 35 minutes.
Standard entry is ₹1,000 for foreign adults and ₹200 for Indians. Golf carts up the hill cost ₹50.
Built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh I, this massive complex sits on the rugged Cheelon Ka Teela. It uses pale yellow and pink sandstone mixed with white marble. The fort overlooks Maota Lake and served as the capital of the Kachhwaha Rajputs.
The interior has four escalating tiers. You enter through the First Courtyard, the historic parade ground. Further inside, the Royal Private Quarters hold the Maharaja's private quarters and the famous Sheesh Mahal.
UNESCO recognized it as a World Heritage Site in 2013. Today, it remains one of Rajasthan's top historical sites. Read our guide on the Best Time to Visit to beat the crowds.
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532 reviews of the full day private tour on Viator
A great way to explore Jaipur with ease while learning about the history of the area and sites. Sam was a great guide tailoring the experience to meet our needs. Would recommend.
Loved the whole experience. Naime chacha was very prompt for pick up & driving experience was safe and amazing. Very knowledgeable about the city. Kiran ji was an exceptional guide & pic taking skills were awesome. Special Mention for Sam as well for quick response.
The half day tour of Jaipur with our tour guide Indra and driver Vinod was wonderful. It was our first time in Jaipur & Indra made sure we had a great experience. It was personalized and informative. He’s also a great photographer!
Our guide, Indra was fantastic, knowledgeable, and a real professional. He has a very intimate understanding of Jaipur with great information. Our driver. Pinochet as also a real professional, courteous, and safe. Our sincere thanks to both of them.
Surya was a fantastic guide - very knowledgable. Included a lovely lunch.
Our driver Giriraj and our guide Yash ensured we had an excellent day. Yash is very professional, incredibly knowledgeable and our day was both interesting and immensely enjoyable.
it was a private car and it was wonderful as they would take us right up to the facility so we didn't have to walk a long time. Guide was great driver was wonderful.
We booked a private tour to the Amer Fort and Nahargarh Fort. Neeru was our guide. The company was well organised, provided a good clean car and safe driver. Neeru was an excellent guide. She gave us lots of interesting history told to us with a gentle enthusiasm and kindness. We couldn’t have had a better guide. All in all a great tour.
It's a very good historical palace of rajputana. Very interesting about luxurious life of royal kings family in such era. Their life style and many more thing. Especially about kachhwaha dynasty of aamer or jaipur. King of that era were Bharmal, Maansingh, Sawai Jai Singh first, sawai ishwari singh ( He committed sucide from Ishar laat) sawai jaisingh second.
Travel tips
Ticket PricesCurrent entry fees, student discounts, and composite tickets.Read 
Reaching the FortTransport options and costs from central Jaipur.Read 
Light Show GuideDetails on timings, language options, and how to get evening tickets.Read 
Elephant Ride vs WalkEthical alternatives to the elephant ride at Amer Fort.Read 
Architecture & HighlightsNavigate the four courtyards, Ganesh Pol, and the Sheesh Mahal.Read 
Best Time to VisitWhen to go for cool weather and short ticket queues.Read Foreign adults pay ₹1,000. Foreign students pay ₹500. Indian adults pay ₹200, and Indian students pay ₹100. Children under 7 enter for free. Check Tickets for tour options.
The fort is located 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) north of central Jaipur. The drive usually takes 25 to 35 minutes.
The fort is open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM for standard daytime visits. It remains open year-round.
Animal welfare groups raise concerns about the elephant rides. We recommend taking the ₹50 golf cart or walking up the hill as animal-friendly alternatives. Read more in our Elephant Ride vs Walk guide.
Plan for 2 to 3 hours inside the fort. This gives you enough time to see all four main courtyards and the Sheesh Mahal.
The show happens every evening. Times shift depending on the season and sunset. Tickets are sold separately from daytime entry.
Book your tickets and tours in advance.
