Tourist Attractions In Jaipur

Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan is a wonderful tourist attraction in Rajasthan. The Pink City of Jaipur has a number of architectural wonders that attract tourists from all over the country and abroad. Most of the foreign tourists, who come to India, also tour this city of majestic forts and beautiful havelis. Jaipur lies in the state of Rajasthan and is about 258 kilometres from Delhi, the capital of India. Jaipur Hub takes you on a tour of various tourist attractions in and around Jaipur.

Jaipur, the Pink City, is a wonderful tourist destination of India to be in. Jaipur has many tourist attractions in the form of magnificent forts, beautiful palaces, havelis, museums, temples and colorful bazaars. Jaipur also offers an exciting shopping experience among many other enjoyable activities to its visitors. India Travel Portal will take you to some of the most fascinating tourist attractions in Jaipur on Jaipur tours.

Things to See in Jaipur

City Palace: Standing majestically in the heart of Jaipur, the City Place offers a perfect example of Mughal and Rajput architecture. The City Palace houses many beautiful structures in its compound including a 7-storey palace 'Chandra Mahal' (moon palace), Mubarak Mahal, Diwan-e-Khas (the hall of private audience), and the Diwan-e-Aam (the hall of public audience). The Mubarak Mahal also houses a museum named after Maharaja Sawai Man Singh. The museum displays a rich collection of rare manuscripts, weapons, Mughal carpets and costumes, and Mughal and Rajasthani miniatures.

Hawa Mahal: Hawa Mahal or the "Palace of Winds" is the most striking monument in Jaipur. Though its name suggests it to be a palace, in really it's not a palace. Actually, the Hawa Mahal is a sandstone screen with 593 finely screened windows, used as a veil by the royal women folk to watch the proceedings on the road below without being seen.

Jantar Mantar: A not to be missed tourist attraction in Jaipur, the Jantar Mantar is a wonderful observatory, built in 1718 by the astronomical king Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of the city. Built in stone and marble, it has numerous scientifically designed instruments to study the movement of stars. The "Ram Yantra," used for gauging altitudes, is the most remarkable of all the instruments here.

Amber Fort: Your tour to Jaipur will be incomplete without a visit to the magnificent Amber Fort, situated on the outskirts of city on a sandstone hilltop. Though, its construction was started by Raja Man Singh in the 16th century AD, it was finally completed by Sawai Jai Singh in the 18th century AD. Built in red sandstone and white marble, the Amber Fort represents a fine blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture. One can enjoy a beautiful view of surrounding areas from the Fort.

Ram Niwas Bagh: Built as a famine relief project by Sawai Ram Singh II in 1868 AD, it houses a well-kept spacious garden with a zoo, an aviary, a greenhouse, a herbarium, a museum and a sport ground. Other must see tourist attractions in Jaipur include the Sheesh Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Rambagh Palace, Jaipur Museum, Birla Planetarium, Amber Palace, Govind Devji Temple, Sisodia Rani Garden, and the Laxmi Narayan Temple.

Central Museum:Jaipur Attractions Located in the Ram Niwas Garden, the Central Museum or Albert Hall is a mixture of pillars, arches, and courtyards adorned with murals. There is a huge collection of objects displaying different facets of Rajasthani culture and history. There are miniature paintings, ivory carvings, costumed mannequins, and shields depicting scenes from the Hindu epics, among others.

Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh:Jaipur Attractions The terraced Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh (the Garden of Sisodia Queen) is situated on the Jaipur-Agra road at a distance of 6 km from Jaipur. The garden was created by the queen of Jai Singh II as an escape from the court intrigues. The landscaped gardens and murals of the life of Lord Krishna, decorating its interiors, are breathtakingly beautiful.

There are a number of other tourist attractions in Jaipur that include Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Govind Deoji Mandir, Rambagh Palace, Kanak Valley and Laxmi Naryan Temple. Jaipur with its beautiful monuments and colorful bazaars promises to offer tourists a wholesome experience. Many hotels in Jaipur provide cultural programmes that include puppet shows, music performances and folk dances that make Jaipur tour a memorable affair for tourists.