Constructed In : 1592

Constructed By: Kachhawaha Rulers.

Located:On Delhi-Jaipur highway, 11 kilometers away from Jaipur.

Entrance Fees: Entrance fees of Amber Fort is INR. 75.

Located at a short distance of 11 kms from Jaipur, the Amer Fort complex stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway, with its forbidding ramparts reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake below. It is one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture; it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made later by Sawai Jai Singh.

Within the palace are the Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas or the "Hall of Private Audience" and the Sukh Niwas where a cool breeze blows across channels of water for the purpose of air-conditioning.

Here are the private chambers of the queens with windows having latticed screens so that the ladies could watch the proceedings of the royal court in privacy. There is also the Jai Mandir or the "Temple of Victory", with its famed Sheesh Mahal, the scintillating "Hall of Mirrors".

How To Reach Amer Fort – Jaipur. You can climb up the hill to the Amber Fort (approx 15 minutes), or travel in royal style on elephant back. (Elephant rides cost INR 450 for four persons -one way) Jeep rides (Rs 150 per person - one way) are readily available. Trained tourist guides are also available.