Jaipur is a royal and heritage state of India , also known as The Pink City Of India". Jaipur is the first planned city of the country . Jaipur is a popular tourist attraction of India forming a west golden triangle with Delhi and Agra. With its forts and palaces the city is surrounded by history and culture.
01. Amber Fort and Palace
Situated in the midst of the pleasant and rough Aravalli Hills, Amber Palace is a to-be-visited spot in Jaipur. The establishment stone of this royal residence was laid by Raja Man Singh I and was finished by Mirja Raja Jai Singh. The overwhelming excellence of the red sandstone and white marble adds to its beauty.
While the high impressive dividers guarded its people from attacks, the main building of the citadel served its people with all the luxuries and amenities. The beautiful scenery of the Maota Lake and sunrise and sunset enhance to the eternal beauty of this palace.
Sheesh Mahal or the 'Palace of Mirror' is one of the charming corridors to visit inside Amber Palace. Adorned with several mirror tiles, this corridor was planned in such a way, even a beam of light going into it can enlighten the whole lobby.
You can see the entire region from top of the palace showing enormous beauty
Location: Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001
Timing: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
02. Nahargarh Fort
To get an all encompassing perspective on Jaipur city, Nahargarh Fort is the ideal spot to visit. Worked by Jai Singh II, Nahargarh Fort was initially named Sudarshangarh and was subsequently renamed as Nahargarh or the Abode of Tigers. The then Maharaja of Jaipur developed this stronghold to fix the security of the area. It additionally filled in as a wellbeing asylum to the British spouses during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857.
Situated on the rough edge of Aravalli Hills, Nahargarh Fort offers the most striking view on Jaipur's grand scene. During the evening, when the whole Jaipur city gets lit up, Nahargarh Fort offers the most heartwarming view of the whole city.
Rooms in this stronghold are associated through normal halls and are very much enlivened with sensitive divider and roof artworks. The royal families used to spend their summers in the palace for enjoyment and pleasure. The Wildernesses around Nahargarh Fort served as famous hunting places for the Maharajas of Jaipur.
Location: Krishna Nagar, Brahampuri, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002
Timing : 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
03. Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds, or Palace of the Breeze, is one of the significant spots to visit in Jaipur. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built Hawa Mahal in 1798, a five-story augmentation as a honeycomb. This remarkable structure has 953 little windows, called jharokhas, beautified with unpredictable latticework. The whole castle depicts the crown of the Hindu God, Lord Krishna.
Despite the fact that this castle was worked during old occasions, it mirrors the logical vision of Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in an unmistakable manner. The windows of this royal residence have been planned so that independent of the time or period of the year, cool wind consistently continues inside the castle. Because of this explanation, Hawa Mahal was the most loved summer occasion objective of the Rajput family and is today a mainstream spot to visit in Jaipur.
Another reason for this royal residence was to restrict outsiders from getting a look at the imperial ladies. The mind boggling cross section of windows were planned such that it permitted a clear view of outside world to insiders but restricted outsiders to gaze inside the palace.
You can also enjoy the local market near the monument and the cafes in front of the palace gives a stunning view of the monument.
Location: Hawa Mahal Rd, Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Timing: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
04. Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal is situated in the Man Sagar Lake, this castle is a combination of Mughal and Rajput styles of design. Inherent red sandstone, Jal Mahal is a five-story working, of which four stories stay submerged when the lake is filled. It offers a stunning view on the royal residence and makes it one of the significant Jaipur vacationer spots in Jaipur
As the palace is situated in the lake, boats are used to arrive at the palace. The cleae water of the lake and the picturesque Aravalli mountain range specking this palace, offer a wonderful view on Jal Mahal.
The area of Jal Mahal makes it a native home to a portion of the brilliant transitory birds, a few types of fish and rich greenery. Flamingo, Great Crested Grebe, Pintail, Kestrel, Coot and Gray Wagtail are a portion of the transient birds that can be found around Jal Mahal.
You can also shop from around the area of Jal Mahal such as bangles, famous Jaipuri juttis and many more.
Location: Amer Rd, Jal Mahal, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002
Timing: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m
05. Jantar Mantar
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the leader of Jaipur was the best scholar of anctient India. After accomplishing the achievements of building the planned and arranged city Jaipur, and a few scientific and architectural models the Maharaja fabricated five astronomical instruments to examine space. These instruments were called Jantar Mantar, which means Calculating Instrument. The biggest instruments is situated in Jaipur and has been announced as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Jantar Mantar comprises of fourteen mathematical gadgets that measure time, anticipate eclipses, track the location of stars and the Earth's movement around the sun. Samrat Yantra is the biggest instrument in this observatory and it was used to predict time. Plotting the shadow of Samrat Yantra, eclipses and the appearance of monsoons can be determined. Samrat Yantra is also the biggest sundial on the planet.
Jantar Mantar presently fills in as one of the major Jaipur traveler places and a spearheading source to beginner stargazing understudies.
Location: Gangori Bazaar, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002
Timing: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
06.Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir in Jaipur has critical spot among the convictions and customs of local people and as of late, it has acquired force as a prevalent vacationer location too. The Birla family is the purpose for the presence of various Hindu temples made of white marble or in red sandstone at various areas in India.
It is situated on a elevated platform at the foundation of Moti Dungari Hill in Jaipur. The development of the Jaipur temple begun in 1977 and it was deduced in the year 1985 and after certain months, the divinity was summoned and the temple was opened for people in general to visit. The temple is enhanced with white sparkling marbles and the three colossal arches address three distinct ways to deal with the religion. Around evening time the sanctuary lights up more and shows its total brilliance to the spectators.
It has a few stained glass windows that show us the different scenes from Hindu sacred writings. Ruler Ganesh is sitting over the lintel and the pictures of Lakshmi and Narayan are profoundly alluring as they are made of fine quality marble.The inside of Birla Mandir is very quite, pleasant and peaceful. You can see people sitting inside the temple.
Location: Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Tilak Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302000
Timings: 06:00 am to 12:00 pm and 03:00 pm to 09:00 pm on all days of the week
07. Albert Hall Museum
After the establishment stone of this historical center was laid in 1876 to honor the visit of the Prince of Wales, there emerged disarray about the utilization of this hall. A lot of ideas came in requesting utilizing this hall for instructive or political use, none of which held great!
In the year 1880, one of the local surgeon of Jaipur, Dr Thomas Holbein Hendley recommended to the then leader of Jaipur, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II to open a museum inside this lobby. The Maharaja preferred this idea and accordingly the Albert Lobby Exhibition hall came to fruition.
In the early phase, Albert Lobby Gallery showed the results of neighborhood specialists and experts. With passing hundreds of years, assortments in this exhibition hall have expanded generally and have carried this historical center to worldwide level.
This exhibition hall is home to one of the six 'Egyptian Mummies' in India. This Mummy was skilled as a keepsake to the historical center by the Brugsch Bey of the Gallery of Cairo.
Location: Museum Road, Ram Niwas Garden, Kailash Puri, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur
Timing: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
8. Galtaji or Galta Monkey Temple
Galtaji or Galta Monkey temple ,built in the 18th century by Diwan Rao Kriparam,10 km away from Jaipur. Galtaji is surrounded by the mesmerazing Aravalli Hills and dense forests.
As per the stories, Holy person Galav, a genuine adherent of God used to ruminate around here. After Galav finished 100 critical years in tapasya , the Divine beings favored this district with a wealth of water. As an honor to this sacred lover of God, a sanctuary with seven kunds were built. Galta Kund is the most holy among these seven kunds and it never gets dry.
During each Makar Sankranti,people from diffrent areas gather in the temple and take a sacred dips in these kunds. According to hindu religious beliefs taking a dip removes all of your sins
The temple Galtaji always remained gathered by monkeys, frequently called Galta Monkey Sanctuary.
Location: Galta Ji, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302031
Timing: Sunrise to Sunset, on all weekdays
09. Johari Market
If you haven't visited the lively local markets of jaipur then what you have done? Johari market is one of the most popular market of jaipur famous for its gold, silver ang gemstone ornaments.
Location: Johari Bazaar Road, Jaipur
Timing: Daily 10 am to 11 pm
10. Bapu Bazaar
Bapu Bazaar is in the heart of the Pink City between New Gate and Sanganer Gate, another market famous for its traditional Jaipuri bedsheets, quilts, and cushion covers designed in popular Sanganeri prints.
It is also famous for its rajasthani juttis, bangles, rajasthani showpieces and many more
The things are reasonable yet keep your wheeling and dealing abilities prepared !!
Location: Biseswarji, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302007
Timing: Daily 11 am - 8 pm
