Introduction

Amer Fort was the first capital of the mighty Kachchwaha Rajput rulers of Rajasthan, till water scarcity drove them to establish the newer city of Jaipur. A vivid sound and light show brings alive the history of this hill top fortress. The setting next to the Maota Lake at the bottom of the hill and Amitabh Bachchan’s booming voice make the show especially enchanting.

The first structure at Amber was built as early at 1036 by Raja Kalki Dev. Since then, successive Rajput rulers of the fort added extensions, palaces, and newer decorations to this hilltop fortress. However, the fort was abandoned by the royal household in 1727, when the new capital of Jaipur was established. Since then only the Brahmin priests and avid tourists have been the inhabitants of the fort.

The well-crafted son-et-lumiere show is held at the foot of the Amber Fort, with its craggy walls providing a lively backdrop for the light effects. Made interesting by retelling of the various anecdotes and legends, accompanied by melodious folk music. Hear the story of Rajputs’ rule unfold as the arresting narration takes you through the the history of Amer, its traditions and the grand lifestyle of the royal family.

The Kesar Kyari Complex of Maota Lake enhances the entire experience: with the Amer Fort in front, Jaigarh Fort overlooking from the right and the Aravalli Hills all.

Special Attributes

Engaging narrative of the fort’s glorious past voiced by Amitabh Bachchan, probably the most recognizable voice in India.

Nuisance

Touts

Dressing restrictions

None, wear whatever you find comfortable.

Connectivity

Buses, Taxis, Auto Rickshaws

Enjoyed by

All

Exposure

The show is conducted in the evenings, you may like to carry along a light shawl as desert evenings can be unexpectedly chilly.

Avoidable Season

April, May, June

Facilities

Basic, plan accordingly.

Things Not Allowed

No such restriction.

Tip

Currently, the show is conducted in Hindi; shows in English are in the pipeline. Contact the local tourist office on updates on the show. As the show is very popular, visitors are strongly advised to get the tickets well in advance to avoid disappointment.

Type of site

Show