Amber Fort Jaipur
Situated in Amber, the Amber Fort embellished in white marble and red stone is awesome. The fort with its exquisite carvings and mirror work captivates the heart of any onlooker. The fort also has a charming Maotha Lake which acts as a foreground. (Click More Images of Amber Fort)
City Palace Jaipur
Built by the famous Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the city palace spanning over acres of land laced with beautiful gardens, courtyards and buildings is a visual delight for its charismatic art and architectural grandeur.
Hawa Mahal Jaipur
Another attractive tourist spot, the Hawa Mahal built by Sawai Raja Pratap Singh the Rajput ruler in 1799 elegantly standing on one of the prime streets of the city is a wonderful specimen of the grandeur of the Rajputana architecture which served as a window for the royal ladies where they used to keep an eye on the outer world.
Gaitore Jaipur Set on the Jaipur-Amber road, Gaitore is known for being a cremation site of all the mighty rulers of the pink city. Studded with Chhatris or the royal centographs engraved with equisite Rajasthani carvings.
Jantar Mantar Jaipur
Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, Jantar Mantar is one of the five astronomical observatories that was constructed by him which speaks a lot about the advancement in the field of astronomy during the reign of the Rajputs.
Jaigarh Fort Jaipur
Perched on a hill top, the Jaigarh Fort situated at a distance of 15kms from the pink city is also known as the 'Cheel ka Teela'. Counted amongst the magnificient forts in the country is a wonderful gateway for relishing the complete view of
the city below.
Nahargarh Fort Jaipur
Constructed by Maharaja Jai Sawai Singh of Jaipur in 1734, the Nahargarh Fort or the Tiger Fort set on the top of the Aravalis acted as a shield for Ajmer.
Statue Circle Jaipur
Located right on the main crossing of the city, the Statue Circle is the prime landmark having a statue of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of the city of Jaipur holding an astrological diagram signifying his love for astronomy.
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh Jaipur
Situated at a distance of 10 kms from the capital of Rajasthan, the inexplicable charm of Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh built in 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh who presented it to his beloved Queen Sisodia hypnotizes any onlooker. This garden is the epitome of love which till date reminds the visitor how deeply the king cared for his beloved queen.
Kanak Vrindavan Valley Jaipur Prettily placed in the bottom of the Nahargarh hills, the lush green valley dotted with Dhok and Kadam trees was named Kanak Vrindavan Valley by the Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. The pictureque valley laced with lotus ponds, brook looks heavenly and the elegant Dharbawati River spreading soft breeze make the valley enchanting.
Birla Temple Jaipur
Built in the year 1988 by the renowned Birla Group of Industries, the temple made up in white marble is splendid and dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Govind Dev Ji Temple Jaipur
A marvellous temple dedicated to Govind Dev Ji or Lord Krishna depicts the regal past of Jaipur .It is located in the city palace complex.
Moti Dungri Jaipur
Situated centrally the Moti Dungri or the Pearl Hill has a lovely palace and an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. From this temple one can get a panoramic view of the city.
Vidyadhar Garden Jaipur
Just 8kms away in the east of the pink city, the Vidhyadhar Garden was a cozy retreat for the Rajputs of Jaipur who wanted to escape from the scorching heat of the desert.
Galtaji Jaipur
Nestled in midst of picture-perfect surrounding, Galtaji is regarded as one of the holy pilgrimages in the country situated at a distance of 10kms from the pink city. The entire temple complex has several temples but the temple of
Galtaji is mostly visited to savour the beauty of natural water springs.
Jal Mahal Palace
Built in 1799, the Jal Mahal placed in the middle of Man Sagar Lake is a treat for the eyes because of its subtle architecture.
Sawai Mansingh Museum Founded by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II, the museum houses manuscripts, weapons, paintings that are on display in the Pothikhana and the Silekhana. |