Amber Fort

Fort Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

What to expect

Amber Fort, also known as Amer Fort, is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. It is a principal tourist attraction in Jaipur and is known for its artistic style elements, 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. The palace is an example of Rajput architecture, with some influence of Mughal architecture, and is constructed of red sandstone and marble. It consists of several buildings, including the Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas, Sheesh Mahal, and Sukh Niwas. The fort is also home to a temple dedicated to Shila Devi and has a network of underground tunnels linking it to the Jaigarh Fort

Plan your family visit to the Amber Fort with these blog insights 👇

India with kids: a ten day north India itinerary

This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Amber Fort early in the morning to explore the narrow staircases and corridors

Highlights: The kids loved exploring the narrow staircases and corridors ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Amer Fort, exploring the gardens and corridors, and the kids had a blast being adventurers

Highlights: We enjoyed the scale of the fort, the freedom to roam, and the kids loved exploring the tunnels and making up games ✨