Famously known as the ‘Pink City,’ Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, India’s largest state. The city evokes the rich and cultural heritage of India with beautiful and well-maintained forts, camel rides and bustling street markets.
Jaipur is a perfect blend of the past and present. No trip to India is complete without a visit to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan….founded by Jai Singh II, the Raja of Amer. Jaipur was planned under the architectural guidance of Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. In 1876, the city was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales, later King Emperor, Edward VII. Many of the avenues remained painted in pink, giving Jaipur a distinctive appearance and the epithet ‘Pink city’.
The 10 top places to visit in Jaipur are the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, the Nahargarh Fort, Sisoidia Rani Garden, Jal Mahal, Amber Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Sambhar Lake and the Abhaneri Step Well.
Start exploring the hidden features of this royal city starting with a visit to Amber Fort, one of the most famous tourist destinations of India. Amber Fort of Jaipur attracts thousands of tourists every year, and it plays a crucial role in Jaipur tourism. Located amidst the picturesque and rocky Aravalli Hills, Amber Palace is a not-to-be-missed place to visit in Jaipur. The outer part of the Amber Fort is made of red sandstone which is plastered as white and seems like white marble. The image of the Amber Fort is beautifully reflected in the lake below. The scenic backdrop of the Maota Lake and intricate wall paintings, frescos and the use of precious gems and jewels in these paintings add to its timeless beauty. Within the Fort lies the famous Jai Mandir Temple with its world-renowned hall of mirrors, Sheesh Mahal or the ‘Palace of Mirrors’, also one of the captivating halls to visit within Amber Palace. Decorated with numerous pieces of mirror tiles, this hall was designed in such a way, even a single ray entering into it can illuminate the entire hall.
Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, is a reminder of the royal family that once ruled the region. At its centre stands the opulent, 18th-century collonnaded City Palace complex of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, now a museum with gardens and courtyards and part of it still a royal residence.
The City Palace complex also includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palace and other buildings. The palace complex, located northeast of the centre of the grid-patterned Jaipur city, incorporates an impressive and vast array of courtyards, gardens and buildings. The palace was built initially by Sawai Jai Singh and later additions were made by successive rulers continuing up to the 20th century.
The credit for the urban layout of the city and its structures is attributed to two architects, namely Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, the chief architect in the royal court and Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob, apart from the Maharaja himself, who was a keen architectural enthusiast. Jaipur was planned, based on the principles of Vastu Shastra. The architects achieved a fusion of Indian architecture with Rajput, Mughal and European styles.
Hawa Mahal also called Palace of the Breeze, is one of the important places to visit in Jaipur. Hawa Mahal is a five-storey extension in the form of a honeycomb. This unique building has 953 small windows, called jharokas, decorated with intricate lattice work. The entire palace represents the crown of the Hindu God, Lord Krishna.
The windows of this palace have been designed in such a way that irrespective of the time or season of year, cool breeze always persists inside the palace. Due to this reason, Hawa Mahal was the favourite summer holiday destination of the Rajput family, and is today a popular place to visit in Jaipur.
To get a panoramic view of Jaipur city, Nahargarh Fort is the ideal place to visit. Located on the rocky ridge of Aravalli Hills, Nahargarh Fort offers the most striking view of Jaipur’s scenic landscape. During the night, when the entire Jaipur city gets lit up, Nahargarh Fort offers the most sparkling view of the entire city.
The royal families also used this fort as a popular destination for their summer excursions and picnics. Jungles around Nahargarh Fort served as popular hunting places for the Maharajas of Jaipur.
Jal Mahal or the Water Palace is located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. Built in red sandstone, Jal Mahal is a five-storey building, of which four storeys remain underwater when the lake is filled. This, in turn, offers a breathtaking view of the palace and makes it one of the important Jaipur tourist places. Since the palace is located in the middle of the lake, traditional boats are used to reach the palace. The clear water of the lake and the scenic Aravalli mountain range dotting this palace, offer a splendid view of Jal Mahal. The location of Jal Mahal makes it an indigenous home to some of the colourful migratory birds, several species of fish and rich flora and fauna. Flamingo, Great Crested Grebe, Pintail, Kestrel, Coot and Grey Wagtail are some of the migratory birds that can be found around Jal Mahal.
The step-wells of Abhaneri were built to conserve water during the dry season since the deserts of Rajasthan lack water. They also used these wells as cool places of retreat. Abhaneri is located on the Jaipur-Agra highway and is 95 km away from Jaipur. Though the town is in ruins at present, its step-wells still attract a large number of visitors. Chand Boari is the largest and deepest of all the step-wells in this town.
Overlooking the Amber Fort and Maota Lake, the Jaigarh Fort stands atop a hill in the Aravali range. Built in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II as a shield to protect Amber Fort and Jaipur city from attack of invaders, the magnificent structure of the fort boasts of the opulence of the Rajput rulers. The fort was connected to the Amber Fort through secret passages and served as the place to store ammunitions and armoury required for the wars. World’s biggest cannon, the ‘Jaivana Cannon’ is still housed in the fort complex and many tourists flock to the fort to just have a glimpse of it. One of the best sightseeing places in Jaipur, a visit to this grand fort cannot be missed.
Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan also known as "Salt Lake of Rajasthan" is the largest inland salt lake in India. It is India's largest inland salt lake also regarded as a 'Gift from the Thar desert'. This saline lake is divided by a 5.1 km long dam which helps in salt making. The water is fed to the lake mainly from river Mendha and Runpangarh. Sambhar Lake has been also designated as a Ramsar site (wetland of international importance) as the wetland is the home of Flamingos and other birds which migrate from Northern Asia. Beautiful pink flamingos, storks, pelicans, redshanks, sandpipers and black-winged stilts are worth a visit.
There’s nothing quite like an early morning Hot Air Balloon ride over the Aravalli Ranges, drifting over the areas surrounding the Amber Fort. The one hour flight will give you a panaromic view of the immense vistas. Snacks and beverages are provided. An unforgettable experience!
Indian bazaars are the best sensory guides to our country's diversity. Visit the local markets and bazaars of Jaipur for gems, jewellery and more ! These showcase the traditions of this royal city and along with its forts, palaces and monuments is a mirror of Rajasthan’s glorious history.
The smells, colours, the sense of organized chaos, it all makes India's bazaars an exciting experience. This is the kind of shopping where every buy has a story.Some shops are holes-in-the-wall teeming with bargain hunters. Then there are the street vendors fighting for space with cars, trucks, carts and animals. Amid all this there are treasures to be found, food that can overpower the senses and a cacophony of overwhelming noise.
Jaipur is a perfect blend of the past and present. No trip to India is complete without a visit to Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan….founded by Jai Singh II, the Raja of Amer. Jaipur was planned under the architectural guidance of Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. In 1876, the city was painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales, later King Emperor, Edward VII. Many of the avenues remained painted in pink, giving Jaipur a distinctive appearance and the epithet ‘Pink city’.
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| Jaipur Tour |
The 10 top places to visit in Jaipur are the Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, the Nahargarh Fort, Sisoidia Rani Garden, Jal Mahal, Amber Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Sambhar Lake and the Abhaneri Step Well.
Start exploring the hidden features of this royal city starting with a visit to Amber Fort, one of the most famous tourist destinations of India. Amber Fort of Jaipur attracts thousands of tourists every year, and it plays a crucial role in Jaipur tourism. Located amidst the picturesque and rocky Aravalli Hills, Amber Palace is a not-to-be-missed place to visit in Jaipur. The outer part of the Amber Fort is made of red sandstone which is plastered as white and seems like white marble. The image of the Amber Fort is beautifully reflected in the lake below. The scenic backdrop of the Maota Lake and intricate wall paintings, frescos and the use of precious gems and jewels in these paintings add to its timeless beauty. Within the Fort lies the famous Jai Mandir Temple with its world-renowned hall of mirrors, Sheesh Mahal or the ‘Palace of Mirrors’, also one of the captivating halls to visit within Amber Palace. Decorated with numerous pieces of mirror tiles, this hall was designed in such a way, even a single ray entering into it can illuminate the entire hall.
Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, is a reminder of the royal family that once ruled the region. At its centre stands the opulent, 18th-century collonnaded City Palace complex of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, now a museum with gardens and courtyards and part of it still a royal residence.
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| Jal Mahal |
The City Palace complex also includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palace and other buildings. The palace complex, located northeast of the centre of the grid-patterned Jaipur city, incorporates an impressive and vast array of courtyards, gardens and buildings. The palace was built initially by Sawai Jai Singh and later additions were made by successive rulers continuing up to the 20th century.
The credit for the urban layout of the city and its structures is attributed to two architects, namely Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, the chief architect in the royal court and Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob, apart from the Maharaja himself, who was a keen architectural enthusiast. Jaipur was planned, based on the principles of Vastu Shastra. The architects achieved a fusion of Indian architecture with Rajput, Mughal and European styles.
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| Jaigarh Fort |
Hawa Mahal also called Palace of the Breeze, is one of the important places to visit in Jaipur. Hawa Mahal is a five-storey extension in the form of a honeycomb. This unique building has 953 small windows, called jharokas, decorated with intricate lattice work. The entire palace represents the crown of the Hindu God, Lord Krishna.
The windows of this palace have been designed in such a way that irrespective of the time or season of year, cool breeze always persists inside the palace. Due to this reason, Hawa Mahal was the favourite summer holiday destination of the Rajput family, and is today a popular place to visit in Jaipur.
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| Chand Boari |
To get a panoramic view of Jaipur city, Nahargarh Fort is the ideal place to visit. Located on the rocky ridge of Aravalli Hills, Nahargarh Fort offers the most striking view of Jaipur’s scenic landscape. During the night, when the entire Jaipur city gets lit up, Nahargarh Fort offers the most sparkling view of the entire city.
The royal families also used this fort as a popular destination for their summer excursions and picnics. Jungles around Nahargarh Fort served as popular hunting places for the Maharajas of Jaipur.
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| Flamingo Near Jal Mahal |
Jal Mahal or the Water Palace is located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. Built in red sandstone, Jal Mahal is a five-storey building, of which four storeys remain underwater when the lake is filled. This, in turn, offers a breathtaking view of the palace and makes it one of the important Jaipur tourist places. Since the palace is located in the middle of the lake, traditional boats are used to reach the palace. The clear water of the lake and the scenic Aravalli mountain range dotting this palace, offer a splendid view of Jal Mahal. The location of Jal Mahal makes it an indigenous home to some of the colourful migratory birds, several species of fish and rich flora and fauna. Flamingo, Great Crested Grebe, Pintail, Kestrel, Coot and Grey Wagtail are some of the migratory birds that can be found around Jal Mahal.
The step-wells of Abhaneri were built to conserve water during the dry season since the deserts of Rajasthan lack water. They also used these wells as cool places of retreat. Abhaneri is located on the Jaipur-Agra highway and is 95 km away from Jaipur. Though the town is in ruins at present, its step-wells still attract a large number of visitors. Chand Boari is the largest and deepest of all the step-wells in this town.
Overlooking the Amber Fort and Maota Lake, the Jaigarh Fort stands atop a hill in the Aravali range. Built in the 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II as a shield to protect Amber Fort and Jaipur city from attack of invaders, the magnificent structure of the fort boasts of the opulence of the Rajput rulers. The fort was connected to the Amber Fort through secret passages and served as the place to store ammunitions and armoury required for the wars. World’s biggest cannon, the ‘Jaivana Cannon’ is still housed in the fort complex and many tourists flock to the fort to just have a glimpse of it. One of the best sightseeing places in Jaipur, a visit to this grand fort cannot be missed.
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| Hawa Mahal Road |
Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan also known as "Salt Lake of Rajasthan" is the largest inland salt lake in India. It is India's largest inland salt lake also regarded as a 'Gift from the Thar desert'. This saline lake is divided by a 5.1 km long dam which helps in salt making. The water is fed to the lake mainly from river Mendha and Runpangarh. Sambhar Lake has been also designated as a Ramsar site (wetland of international importance) as the wetland is the home of Flamingos and other birds which migrate from Northern Asia. Beautiful pink flamingos, storks, pelicans, redshanks, sandpipers and black-winged stilts are worth a visit.
There’s nothing quite like an early morning Hot Air Balloon ride over the Aravalli Ranges, drifting over the areas surrounding the Amber Fort. The one hour flight will give you a panaromic view of the immense vistas. Snacks and beverages are provided. An unforgettable experience!
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| Sheesh Mahal |
Indian bazaars are the best sensory guides to our country's diversity. Visit the local markets and bazaars of Jaipur for gems, jewellery and more ! These showcase the traditions of this royal city and along with its forts, palaces and monuments is a mirror of Rajasthan’s glorious history.
The smells, colours, the sense of organized chaos, it all makes India's bazaars an exciting experience. This is the kind of shopping where every buy has a story.Some shops are holes-in-the-wall teeming with bargain hunters. Then there are the street vendors fighting for space with cars, trucks, carts and animals. Amid all this there are treasures to be found, food that can overpower the senses and a cacophony of overwhelming noise.
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