Home > Destination > India > Rajasthan > Jaipur > Places to See |
|
|
| Amber Fort (Jaipur) |
Situated at a distance of 11 kms north of Jaipur, Amber was the ancient capital of the Pink City. An exquisite piece of the Rajput architecture, the fort stands on a hillside. Through the balconies and terrace one can see the beautiful sight of the lake.
Go Top |
| City Palace (Jaipur) |
City Palace lies in the heart of the old city and occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. It is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
Go Top |
| Hawa Mahal (Jaipur) |
The Hawa Mahal or palace of the winds, constructed in 1799, is one of Jaipur's major landmarks. This five storeyed building is a stunning example of Rajput artistry with it's pink, delicately honeycomed sandstone windows.
Go Top |
| Jaigarh Fort (Jaipur) |
Jaigarh Fort is one of the few military structures of medieval India, preserved almost intact, containing palaces, gardens, open and covered reservoirs, a granary, an armoury, a well-planned cannon foundry, several temples, a tall tower and a giant mounted cannon - the Jai Ban, one of the largest cannons in the country.
Go Top |
| Jai Mahal Palace (Jaipur) |
The Jai Mahal Palace now taken over by the Taj group, with 102 rooms, was opened in 1955. It is named after Jai Singh II. The palace was transformed into a hotel in collaboration with the Kasliwals, a jeweller’s family in Jaipur.
Go Top |
| Jantar Mantar (Jaipur) |
Jantar Mantar or the Jaipur observatory is the largest and the best preserved of the five built by Jai Singh. Here each construction has a specific purpose, such as measuring the positions of stars, altitudes and azimuths, and calculating an eclipses.
Go Top |
| Nahargarh Fort (Jaipur) |
Nahargarh Fort, also known as the Tiger Fort, was built in 1734 and extended in 1868. It is floodlit at night and provides a glorious views of the city.
Go Top |
| Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh (Jaipur) |
This palace, surrounded by terraced gardens, was built by the Sisodia princess. The outer walls are decorated with murals depicting hunting scenes and the Krishna legend.
Go Top |
| Bairath (Around Jaipur) |
Situated between Jaipur and Alwar, Bairath was earlier known as the Vairata Nagar. An important location from the historical point of view, the Pandavs spent an year of their exile at this very spot.The other attractions of the area includes a mint constructed by Akbar, a beautiful Mughal garden and a remarkable monument with painted chhatris and wall built by Jehangir.
Go Top |
| Rambagh Palace (Jaipur) |
Rambagh Palace, located in south-west of the old city, is now one of India's most renowed hotels. Gayatri Devi, the glamourous third wife of the last maharaja of Jaipur, resides in part of this gracious palace.
Go Top |
| Bissau Palace (Around Jaipur) |
Bissau Palace is an elegant, traditional hotel built in 1919 and recently renovated.
Go Top |
| Raj Palace (Jaipur) |
The first mansion in Jaipur, the Raj Palace was built in 1728 by the Prime Minister of the Raj -- thakur Mohan Singhji of Chaumoo.
Go top |
| Samode Palace (Around Jaipur) |
Samode Palace is built on a small hillock and planned in a progression of courtyards of increasing height. It is a perfect example of Rajput-Mughal architecture. The palace is now the country's premium palace hotel.
Go Top |
| Gaitor (Around Jaipur) |
The cenotaphs of the royal family are at Gaitor, particularly impressive is the cenatoph of maharaja Jai Singh II decorated with carved peacocks.
Go Top |
| Galta (Around Jaipur) |
The old pilgrim centre of Galtaji -- temples, pavilions and holy kunds (natural springs and reservoirs) dot the serene green landscape. The small temple of the sun God, built by Diwan Kriparam on top of the highest peak is visible form all parts of the city.
Go Top |
| Ramgarh Lake (Around Jaipur) |
Ramgarh Lake is a huge artificial lake created by constructing a high bund amidst tree covered hills. While the temple of Jamwa Mata and the ruins of the old fort are some of it's antiquities.
Go Top |
| Sanganer (Around Jaipur) |
This small town has a ruined palace and a group of Jain temples with fine carvings and is an important centre for craft, industry and produces some of the finest hand printed textiles from units of block and screen printers. This textile is popular all over the country and abroad.
Go Top |
