The city of the Jaipur carries an extraordinary place in the Indian tourism scenario. An integral part of the tourist gathering Golden Triangle, along with Delhi and Agra, Jaipur is a fantastic place to explore the rich culture and history of the state of Rajasthan. Famous for the majestic palaces, forts and temples, the city of Jaipur is an exquisite royal getaway you surely need to visit. Let’s take at some of the most famous spots to explore in the city.
The city of Jaipur is filled with some of the best historical wonders worth visiting. Effectively joined with other real urban communities in the nation, Jaipur is a great spot to spend your weekend and if you’re coming from other cities you can easily find Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Bangalore to Jaipur flights to reach the city.
- Amber Fort – A fine showcase of Rajasthani architectural brilliance, the Amber Fort stands atop a small hillock on the edges of the city overlooking the region. Also known as the Golden fort, owing to golden hued sandstone used in its construction, this huge fort is situated about 11 km from the main city of Jaipur. Constructed during the reign of Maharaja Man Singh in the 16th century, the Amber Fort was later renovated by Maharaja Jai Singh using marbles and stones. If photography interests you, visiting the fort during dawn or dusk will provide you fantastic moments to capture in your cameras. Along with the small havelis, museums and courtyards to see, you can also enjoy an elephant ride along the boundaries of the fort.
- Hawa Mahal – Famous for its intriguing architecture, the Hawa Mahal is the most famous landmark in the city of Jaipur. Located in one of the most busy market areas in the city, the name of the historical structure actually implies ‘a royal palace of winds’. The structure consists of large windows with platform on the back sides and several stairs leading to them. It is said that the mahal served as the curtain for the women from the royal families to view the markets and passersby in the streets below, however, not allowing the latter to see them directly. The Hawa Mahal was built during the rule of Sawai Pratap Singh in the 1800s.
- City Palace – Amongst the most famous tourist destinations in the city of Jaipur, the City Palace was constructed during the reign of Sawai Jai Singh II and served as his royal residence after the palaces in Amber Fort. Today, the City Palace is considered as one of the best places to visit in Jaipur, owing to the fact of its intricate architect, design and valuable possessions at display. You can browse through royal artillery and costumes worn by the royals and other relics and works of handicraft. The palace is also built on a little slope, providing a panoramic view of the city.
- Pink City – The older parts of Jaipur is called the ‘Pink City’ which comprises of palaces, markets and few havelis and courtyards. Today much of these historical structures are either the scrutiny of the archeological body of the state or have been turned into modern markets. It was in 1800s when the Prince of Wales visited the city and the then maharaja ordered to paint the town pink as a gesture of hospitality.
