Best Places to Visit in Jaipur, India

Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Amer Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square Km located 11 Km from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Located high on a hill, it is the prime tourist attraction in Jaipur. The town of Amer was originally built by Meenas and later it was ruled by Raja Man Singh. Amer Fort is known for its artistic style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace.

Birla Mandir, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Birla Mandir also called Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Jaipur is a Hindu temple located in Jaipur, India and is part of one of the several Birla mandirs located all around the country. The grand temple is and is situated below the Moti Dungri Fort in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, this temple is a proud architectural landmark of Jaipur. 

Modern, domed Hindu temple built of white marble, with stained glass, intricate carvings & a museum is unlike the traditional ancient Hindu temples, and is built with a modern approach. Inside this magnificent shrine, beautifully sculpted idols of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, as well as other Hindu Gods and Goddesses, can be seen. Delicate carvings of Hindu symbols, quotes from the Geeta can be seen on the walls of this marvelous temple. One can also recognize the mythological events engraved on the walls.  A work of art, this temple truly represents architectural beauty, in a modern form.

The best time to visit this temple is between the months of October to March. In this temple, 'Janmashtami', the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna, is celebrated with great enthusiasm. At night, one can witness the temple illuminated beautifully, against the dark skyline.

Opening Hours : 8.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM every day. 

City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan

City Palace is the most remarkable monument in the list of places to visit in Jaipur. Guarded by huge impounding walls, this palace is a fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Whether with its everlasting architecture or the enchanting decorations, City Palace has kept the amplitude of the Rajputs alive. Constructed during 1729-1732, under the supervision of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the City Palace boasts of very minute detailing. Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal comprise the major portion of this palace. Udai Pol, Jaleb Chowk, Tripolia Gate and Virendra Pol are the entrances to this palace. Embossed with fine artworks and engravings, every corner of this palace is filled with immemorial imprints from the past.

Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur

Each of the palaces and forts in Jaipur is unique in its own way. Amongst all the forts and palaces, Jaigarh Fort is the most spectacular in the list of places to visit in Jaipur. This fort is situated on the rugged promontory of the Aravalli Hills, called the Cheel ka Teela or the Hill of Eagles. If the majestic appearance of Jaigarh Fort has to be compared with other forts and palaces in Jaipur, it will surely stand ahead of most. Built in the year 1726 by Jai Singh II, Jaigarh Fort is also known as the Fort of Victory. The thick walls of this fort are of red sandstone, run about 3 km, and are dominated by watchtowers. The granaries, water reserves and storage systems in this fort are the finest examples of ancient science and technology. Some of the best places to visit here are the Ram Harihar Temple, Kal Bhairav Temple and a museum that showcases primitive arms and ammunition. Once a popular cannon foundry of the Mughals and Rajputs, Jaigarh Fort is also home to Jaivana, the world's largest cannon-on-wheels. Visiting Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Entry Fee: For Indians: 25 Rs (Adults) For Foreign Nationals: 75 Rs (Adults)

Amer Palace and Fort, Jaipur

Located amidst the picturesque and rocky Aravalli Hills, Amber Palace is a not-to-be-missed place to in Jaipur. The foundation stone of this palace was laid by Raja Man Singh I and was completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh. Beguiling beauty of the red sandstone and white marble adds to the magnificence. While the high formidable walls defended its residents from enemy attacks, the main building of the citadel served its people with all the luxuries and amenities.Scenic backdrop of the Maota Lake and panoramic views of sunrise and sunset contribute to the eternal beauty of this palace. Intricate wall paintings, frescos and the use of precious gems and jewels in these paintings add to its timeless beauty. Sheesh Mahal or the ‘Palace of Mirror’ is 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. Visiting Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Entry Fee: For Indians: 25Rs. (Inclusive of Entry & Camera ) Foreign Nationals: 150 Rs. (Inclusive of Entry & Camera )

Jal Mahal, Amer, Jaipur, Rajastthan

It was during the Rajput era that India has seen some of the glorious forts and palaces. Jal Mahal or the Water Palace is one of the classic names in the list of Rajputana architecture. Located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake, this palace is also a fusion of Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. 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. 

Visiting Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. 

Photography Allowed : Yes

Nahargarh Fort, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort Rd, Jal Mahal, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India Nahargarh Fort,Jaigarh Fort Rd, Jal Mahal, Amer, Jaipur, RajasthanTo get a panoramic view of Jaipur city, Nahargarh Fort is the ideal place to visit. Built by Jai Singh II, Nahargarh Fort was originally named Sudarshangarh, and was later renamed as Nahargarh or the Abode of Tigers. The then Maharaja of Jaipur constructed this fort in order to tighten the security of the region. It also served as a safety shelter to the British wives during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. 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. Rooms in this fort are connected through common corridors and are well decorated with delicate wall and ceiling paintings. 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. Visiting Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Entry Fee: For Indians: 10Rs (Adults) For Foreign Nationals: 50 Rs (Adults)

Govind Devji Temple, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Located within the City Palace complex, Govindji Temple, also known as ‘Govind Dev Ji Temple’ is dedicated to Lord Krishna and is one of the pious temples within the complex. According to legends, the main image of the Lord resembles his reincarnated form. Govind devji is another name of Hindu lord Krishna and the temple is dedicated to him. The place is quite clean and well maintained.They are several different idols of radha-krishna. If you want to see them you should check out the timing before going there. Temple is closed from 12pm to 4pm. If you are in Jaipur we shouldn't miss visiting Govind Devji Temple. The temple attracts huge number of devotees on all days for divine blessings of Lord Radha Krishna. Evening and morning aarti is beyond words.

Albert Hall Museum Jaipur, Rajasthan

It is also called the Government Central Museum. After the foundation stone of this museum was laid in 1876 to commemorate the visit of the Prince of Wales, there arose confusion about the usage of this hall. Plenty of suggestions came in asking for using this hall for educational or political use, none of which held good! In the year 1880, one of the local surgeons of Jaipur, Dr Thomas Holbein Hendley suggested to the then ruler of Jaipur, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II to open a museum within this hall. The Maharaja liked this suggestion and thus Albert Hall Museum took shape. The museum gets its name from the Victoria and Albert Museum of London, because of the similarity of architecture. Albert Hall Museum is located in Rajasthan, India. It is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the State museum of Rajasthan. The building is situated in Ram Niwas garden outside the city wall opposite New gate and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. In the beginning stage, Albert Hall Museum displayed the products of local artists and craftsmen. With passing centuries, collections in this museum have increased to a great extent and have brought this museum to international level. This museum is also home to one of the six ‘Egyptian Mummies’ in India. This Mummy was gifted as a souvenir to the museum by the Brughsch Bey of the Museum of Cairo.

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds, or also called Palace of the Breeze, is one of the important places to visit in Jaipur. Built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1798, 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. Even though this palace was built during ancient times, it reflects the scientific vision of Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in a distinct way. 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. Another purpose of this palace was to prevent outsiders from catching a glimpse of the royal women. The incredible lattice of windows were designed in a way that it allowed clear view of the outside world to the insiders, yet restricted outsiders from being able to stare inside the palace.

Galta Ji Temple, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Galtaji or Galta Monkey Temple is a popular Hindu pilgrimage site in Jaipur. Built during the 18th century by Diwan Rao Kriparam, this temple is located 10 km away from Jaipur. Scenic Aravalli Hills surround this temple and the dense green forests help in keeping the temperature of this place moderate. According to mythological tales, Saint Galav, a true believer of god used to meditate in this region. After Galav completed 100 significant years in tapasya (penance), the Gods blessed this region with abundance of water. As an honour to this holy devotee of god, a temple with seven holy kunds (ponds) was constructed at the site. Galta Kund is the most sacred among these seven kunds and it never gets dry. Galtaji also has temples dedicated to Lord Ram, Krishna and Hanuman. During every Makar Sankranti, devotees from various places gather in this temple and take a holy dip in these kunds. According to Hindu religious beliefs, taking a dip in these kunds washes away all one’s sins. The sacred shrine of Galtaji always remains surrounded by groups of monkeys. These monkeys are the permanent dwellers of Galtaji and can be found all over the area. Thus, Galtaji is often called Galta Monkey Temple. 

Wonderland Amusement Park, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Embark on an adventure-filled journey with your little ones at the Wonderland Amusement Park. This Amusement Park in Jaipur has some crazy rides to shuffle the senses of your child. Hop on the Rambo train to get a vintage feel or get on the bumper cars to introduce your tykes to driving. With the Break Dance, Play House, Frisbee and other exciting rides and activities. Children won’t have a single dull moment in this amusement park