Amber Fort and Palace

Local nameAmber Fort and Palace
LocationJaipur

Amer Fort or Amber Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres located 11 kilometres from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. The town of Amer and the Amber Fort were originally built by the Mairs, and later it was ruled by Raja Man Singh I. 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.

Mughal architecture greatly influenced the architectural style of several buildings of the fort. Constructed of red sandstone and marble, the attractive, opulent palace is laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard.

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Opening hours

Daily: 8 am - 6 pm

Light shows:
In English: 7:30 pm
In Hindi: 8 pm

Admission

Foreign visitors: Rs. 200
Foreign students: Rs. 100

Light shows in English: Rs. 200
Light shows in Hindi: Rs. 100

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amer_Fort

Official website http://www.amberfort.org/

Phone +91 141 253 0293

Address Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India

Coordinates 26°59'2.616" N 75°51'4.154" E

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