Tourist places in Jaipur: India’s Magical Pink City is the capital of Rajasthan was founded in 1727 by Jaisingh II (A Kacchawa Rajput Rular) with the architectural guidance of Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. Jaipur was built in the need of new capital as a walled city. The city of victory took 6 years for construction and is enclosed by lofty walls and imposing gateways. Jaipur is one of the earliest planned cities of modern India and now it’s part of the most famous tour circuit the Golden Triangle Tour of India(Delhi Agra Jaipur Tour).
This majestic home to erstwhile royals has so much to offer to visitors from historic splendor buildings, colorful markets to chaotic streets and much more. Before the independence of India, the city served as the capital of Jaipur State and after the capital of the newly formed state Rajasthan. 2019 Jaipur became a UNESCO World Heritage city. From mighty grand forts, palaces and havelis Showcasing excellent charm and architectural grandeur plus high-rise malls and urban living you will find great places to visit in Jaipur.
The pink color of the city represents hospitality, heritage and culture, but it is not wrong to say that it is one of the most colorful cities in India. In 1876 it was in the reign of Sawai Ram Singh I, Jaipur was painted pink to welcome His Royal Highness Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (King Edward VII). This distinctive appearance gave the city the nickname Pink City. The then Jaipur Queen loved the pink Color and asked Maharaja to pass a law stating that all houses in Jaipur should be pink and that the use of any other color is illegal, which was passed in 1877 and is in vogue today.
Lets start reading about the most famous tourist places in Jaipur.
The first in our list of tourist places in Jaipur Amber Fort was built by Raja Man Singh in the 16th century and is known for its artistic style, a combination of Mughal and Hindu Rajput architectural elements. The palace walls are beautifully and elegantly designed with red sandstone and marble. It wouldn’t be wrong to write about Amber Fort as one of the largest forts in Rajasthan.
A gigantic structure, you can bask in the splendor and experience the opulence in which the royal family must have lived during their reign. The fort overlooks Maota Lake, the main source of water to the fort. There are large walls, beautiful gates, walkways and mesmerizing hills that gives scenic views.
It consists of the Diwan-e-Aam (hall of the public audience), the Diwan-e-Khas (hall of the private audience), the Sheesh Mahal (palace of mirrors), Jai Mandir and Sukh Niwas, where a cool climate becomes artificially cool created by the winds that blow over a waterfall inside the palace. Hence the Amber Fort (royal palace) is popularly known as the Amber Palace. One can enjoy the historical sound and light show in the evening.
Timings: 8 AM – 6 PM
Tickets: Indians RS. 100, Foreigners: RS. 550
Visit Duration: 1- 2 hours
UNESCO World Heritage Site Jantar Mantar joins the components of science, craftsmanship and religion and is perhaps the biggest observatory on the planet. Worked by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734 who was passionate about astrology, astronomy and architecture. The memorial was way ahead of its time at the time of its construction and the associated techniques. Now It stands as a symbol of Jaipur. In the list of tourist places in Jaipur, it is a mind-blowing structure.
This exceptional construction draws in admirers of astronomy, astrology, architecture and students of history. The observatory houses 19 geometrical devices and various instruments for observing the orbits around the sun, the declination of the sun, the timekeeping, the positions of the constellations, the azimuth and other astrological phenomena, and thus this list includes the sites of cultural heritage from UNESCO Your Golden Triangle tour, but this is by no means an exhaustive list and there are a few more beautiful monuments and places to add to your Golden Triangle tour depending on your itinerary and travel time. We kept Jantar Mantar second in our list of tourist places in Jaipur
Timings: 6 AM – 5 PM,
Tickets: Indians RS. 15, Foreigners: RS. 200
Visit Duration: 1- 2 hours
Among the prominent tourist places in Jaipur, Hawa Mahal (Palace of Wind) is a very interesting structure, a five-story building with spectacular Rajput-style architecture. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built this structure in 1798 using red and pink sandstone, beautifully edged with white edges and painted motifs. The structure is more like a filigree screen than a palace. the 953 small windows Each of them has tiny lattice windows (jali), small balconies and vaulted ceilings with hanging cornices that are elegantly modelled, engraved and carved. These small windows were designed for air circulation in summer to keep the palace cool.
The Hawa Mahal was initially planned fully intent on permitting the women of the imperial family to go unrecognized by the daily existence and regal parades in the city. The best ideal opportunity to investigate the excellence of the Hawa Mahal is at the crack of dawn, when the daylight radiates through the banished windows, giving it a great sparkle. This is probably the most photographed of all the sites in Jaipur.
Timings: 9 AM – 5 PM, Everyday
Tickets: Indians RS. 50, Foreigners: RS. 200
Visit Duration: 1 hour
The City Palace is an awesome architectural brilliance and is the prime attraction in the list of tourist places in Jaipur. The Royal Palace was built in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II. The infusion of Mughal, Rajput and European architecture by Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob and Vidyadar Bhattacharya is amazing in every aspect. Until 1949 the Palace was the stately and authoritative seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur and was additionally the area of strict and far-reaching developments.
Just Like Jaipur the city palace is constructed on a Grid and features different attractions namely, Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, and Diwan-I-Khas. There are special features of the architecture of the palace some are the unique murals, magnificent pillars, mirrors, latticework, carved marble interiors and inlaid ornamentations which make the palace exquisite in appearance. Some other attractions inside the Palace Complex are The Peacock Gate, Pitam Niwas, Peacock Courtyard, Royal Jai Niwas Garden, though the major part is still a royal residence. The famous museums inside display several things that belonged to the royal families.
city palace Jaipur timings and tickets
Timings: 9 AM – 5 PM, Everyday
Tickets: Indians RS. 200, Foreigners: RS. 700
Visit Duration: 2 hours
In the middle of Lake Man Sagar is the Jal Mahal (Palace of Water). It is am amazing and number 6 in the list of places to visit in Jaipur. Jal Mahal was originally constructed in 1699 but enlarged and renovated in the 18th century. This Rajput-style architecture offers panoramic views against the backdrop of Nahargarh (hills where tigers live). The sandstone building has five floors, four of which remain underwater. In Gaitore, overlooking the lake, there are cenotaphs of some of the rulers of Jaipur. They were built in landscaped gardens by Jai Singh II. The memorial of King Jai Singh II is made of marble and has impressive, intricate carvings. This domed structure has beautifully carved 20 pillars.
Although the name translates as “Palace of Water”, the building was never intended as a palace, but rather as a hunting lodge for the local Raja. In the 16th century, a severe drought caused the locals to build a dam, creating a lake that flooded the lower parts of the lodge.
Being this palace in the middle of the lake, it is one of the beautiful tourist places in Jaipur
it is the most photographed monument of the city. A few years ago it was allowed to do boating at Man Sagar lake but now stopped and one can only photograph the monument.
Entry: Not Allowed
Lying in one of the hills known as Cheel ka Teela (Eagles Hills) of Aravalli Mountains situated Jaigarh Fort. It is one of the remarkable tourist places in Jaipur The fort is was named after Jai Singh II. as it was built by him. The fort was built as a military Garrison or a watchtower in 1726 by the Maharaja, Sawai Jai Singh II to protect the Amer Fort and they both are interconnected. The fort gives an amazing view of the surrounding area. In the Mughal rule, the grand structure became the world’s most efficient cannon foundries because of the abundance of iron ore mines in the vicinity of the fort.
Because of this, the world’s largest cannon of that time “Jaivana” was manufactured in this fort. One can still admire the world’s largest cannon on wheels at this fort. There was never a need to use the canon because Mughals and Jaipur rulers had good relations. Thought it was used once for testing in which 220ib approx 100 Kgs of gunpowder and it covered 20 miles of distance. One should not miss this in the list of tourist places in Jaipur.
Timings: 10 AM – 5 PM, Everyday
Tickets: Indians RS. 50, Foreigners: RS. 100
Visit Duration: 1- 2 hours
Camera Charge RS 50 for still, RS 200 for Video Camera
Overlooking the Pink city, on the edge of the Aravalli hills stands Nahargarh Fort. It comes Under the must-visit tourist places in Jaipur for the admirers of Rajasthani architecture. Just like Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh was also a strong defence fortification for the city. Earlier The fort was named Sudarshangarh but later renamed Nahargarh. The name Nahargarh means abode of tigers.
There is a temple in the fort for Nahar Singh Bhomia. According to the local belief, Nahar stands for Nahar Singh. His haunted spirit obstructed the construction of the fort but was pacified by building a temple for him and to honour him the fort was renamed.
Built in 1734 by the Maharaja, Sawai Jai Singh II was a retreat for the hunting expeditions for the royal family. Today, the Fort stands and narrate the saga of the glorious past of the city. Lots of people come here to enjoy mesmerizing sunset. You can also find great opportunities to click the sun-bathed pink city on your camera. There is an annual sculpture gallery or a park where the artworks of many contemporary arts are displayed. On the right hand of the entrance, one can also visit the Jaipur wax museum as well as an amazing restaurant
Timings: 10 AM – 5 PM, Everyday
Tickets: Indians RS. 50, Foreigners: RS. 200
Visit Duration: 1- 2 hours
Chokhi Dhani literally means Special village or Rajasthani Culture. A mock village called Chokhi Dhani lies Around 20 kilometres from Jaipur City and is a well-known tourist places in Jaipur. The village is spread around 10 acres of land and was designed to display art, culture, traditions, heritage and cuisine of the Amazing state of Rajasthan.
This theme ambience is rebuilt village huts, with cow dung plasters that to experience the village scene of Rajasthan. There are many activities to do here from Games, shopping, puppet shows, animals, cart rides, shows, acrobat performances etc. attractions like Temples, a display of the historical battle of Haldighati, and a visit to a Museum one should not miss.
Rajasthan in summer gets very hot and humid, so we recommend visiting Chokhi Dhani during winter from October to March. For food admirers, who want the experience of local authentic food cooked with fresh ingredients is a dream come true. The tickets include typical authentic Rajasthani food along with multi-cuisine platters. Its really popular among the tourist places in Jaipur for Indians and foriegners alike
Timings: 5 PM – 11 PM, Everyday (depending on the dining option)
Tickets: RS 750 to 1200 Adults (depending on the dining option)
Tickets: RS 450 to 800 Children(children below the age of 3 are free)
Visit Duration: 3- 5 hours
This eye-catching garden was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. The reason for adding it to the list of tourist places in Jaipur is that this is one of the most beautiful gardens and it resembles the famous Vrindavan Gardens Mathura. Surrounded by a picturesque valley of Aravalli Hills. This Garden was built for the entertainment and recreation of Maharani and the Maharaja. The lush green garden has temples, fountains and decorations made with intricate marble.
The spot is at prime magnificence during winter and late spring. Winter is the perfect opportunity for unwinding, walking and other recreation exercises. Winter starts in November to March. This is additionally the ideal opportunity to spot numerous vivid birds in the district. Summer is the point at which the blossoms will be at sprout. Albeit the spot may be warm and sticky, this spot is a retreat for an evening walk around summer. Summer March to June.
Timings: 8 AM – 5 PM, Everyday
Tickets: Free Entry
Visit Duration: 1 hour
Last but not the least in the list of tourist places in Jaipur. Birla family is an industrialist family who has built numerous Hindu temples in various cities across India. These temples are magnificently built, some of them in white marble or in sandstone. The temples are for the most part situated in a conspicuous area, painstakingly intended to oblige countless guests. The worship and discourses are efficient.
The one inherent Jaipur is made out of unadulterated marble in the year 1988. It is said that the Maharaja gave the land for the temple development for only one rupee to the Birla family.
It is a unique architecture among the tourist places in Jaipur.
Timings: 6 AM – 10 PM, Everyday
Tickets: Free Entry
Visit Duration: 1 hour
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