Becky T
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It is a grand hilltop fort-palace built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh I, and is one of Jaipur’s most iconic landmarks. We spent about an hour inside, not including the walk up/down the hill or purchasing tickets. Inside, the palace is quite maze-like, with lots of stairs and corridors. Many rooms are largely empty, with relatively few information signs for such a vast complex.
Many guides are available, or can use the few signs and audio guide and wander through the empty (but stunning) rooms.
Getting there is easy by tour or taxi, though traffic is incredibly intense by late morning - it took around 25 minutes to drive the final kilometre, before then climbing a large number of stairs to the ticket counter and entrance.
Tickets are cash only, though there is an ATM on site.
Toilets are available inside for ₹5 per use.
The palace itself is undeniably impressive, but the experience was impacted by the sheer number of visitors. There were many people taking Instagram photos, including full photo shoots, which often blocked rooms and viewpoints. It’s worth visiting for the architecture, but be prepared for crowds, stairs, and a very busy atmosphere.