Jaipur Sightseeing

Jaipur also known as the pink city, is one of the most beautiful and culturally rich cities in India. It was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in November 1727 and also got its name from this brave Hindu ruler. Located in Northern India, Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and also the largest city in this state.

Famous Places in Jaipur:

Amer Fort:

Amer Fort or Amber Fort is the highlight of places to visit in Jaipur. If you are a history lover and want a peek inside Jaipur’s history, Amer Fort Jaipur is the perfect place to be. Amer Fort was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013 under the title of ‘Hill Forts of Rajasthan’.

City Palace:

One of the top five tourist attractions in Jaipur, City Palace is a complex of palaces, gardens, pavilions, and temples. This palace is an architectural beauty you must visit on your Jaipur tour.

Birla Temple:

A symbol of peace, Birla Temple is built in white marble and is an architectural marvel that must be visited on your Jaipur tour. Built by the Birla family, this is one of the top tourist attractions in Jaipur for Hindu devotees. Birla Temple has a sanctorum where Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi’s idols are placed, attracting many tourists and locals every day. So, if you want to take the divine blessings and witness brilliant architectural designs, Birla Temple is your place.

Jantar Mantar

The Jantar Mantar, in Jaipur, is an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century. It includes a set of some 20 main fixed instruments. They are monumental examples in masonry of known instruments but which in many cases have specific characteristics of their own. Designed for the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye, they embody several architectural and instrumental innovations. This is the most significant, most comprehensive, and the best preserved of India’s historic observatories. It is an expression of the astronomical skills and cosmological concepts of the court of a scholarly prince at the end of the Mughal period.

Hawa Mahal:

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur’s most iconic landmark, is no ordinary piece of architecture. It is a beguiling, 5-storied building dating back to the 18th century, which, with its lacy grillworks and honey-comb facade, renders city dwellers and travellers an extraordinary visual spectacle. From its intricate decors to the panoramas visible from here, Hawa Mahal is a popular landmark that demands a visit at least one in life.

Jal Mahal:

Jal Mahal or the Water Palace is one of the most majestic places to see in Jaipur. The city is dotted with marvellous architectural beauties and Jal Mahal stands at the forefront of these works of art. Standing amidst the centre of Man Sagar Lake, the palace, when you first look at it, will give you the illusion of almost floating atop the lake and that is the moment when this sight takes your breath away.

Jaigarh Fort

Jaigarh Fort is made-up of sandstones and is spread over an area of 3 km. Made with the purpose of protecting Amer Fort, Jaigarh fort is considered as the strongest monument of Jaipur.

Jaigarh fort was built in 1726 AD by Sawan Jai Singh II. Jaigarh Fort is located at a height of 500 feet above sea level and offers panoramic views of the surrounding.