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Best Places to Visit in Jaipur, Tourist Attractions in Jaipur


Jaipur is one of the most beautiful city of Rajasthan, also known as pink city. The city has hush greenery spread all over the city and is one of the cleanest cities in India. Though there are many beautiful places to visit.

Here is the list of best places to visit in Jaipur

Amber Fort

Amber Fort
Amber Fort
Amber Fort is located on a hilltop overlooking Lake Maota. Initially, this place is home to the Rajput royal family until the city of Jaipur is finished constructed. This fort has some incredible palaces, halls, parks and temples. The interior of this building is filled with amazing works made so complicated. The gate of the fort can be reached by walking up the hill, riding a jeep, or by riding an elephant.

Location: Near Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Entry Fees: 500 rupees for foreigners and 100 rupees for Indians.

Jaigarh Fort

Amber Fort
Jaigarh Fort
The Jaigarh Fort was built in 1726 it holds amazing appeal for all military lovers. This fort contains the world's largest cannon on wheels. The cannon have never been fired though, and neither has the fort has been captured. Jaigarh doesn't have the delicate interiors of Amber Fort, and therefore appears as a real fortress.

Location: Above Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Entry Fees: 50 rupees.

Nahargarh Fort

Amber Fort
Nahargarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort is also known as Tiger Fort. Its location perched on the Aravali Hill overlooking the city of Jaipur. The fort was built in 1734 to help defend the city. The echo became popular after 2006 was used as the location of the movie Rang De Basanti. 

Location: Krishna Nagar, Brahampuri, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Entry Fees: 200 rupees for foreigners and 50 rupees for Indians.

City Palace

City Palace
City Palace
City Palace is the place where the Rajasthan's royal family lives and they are one of the richest royal families in India. It has a huge courtyard complex, gardens and buildings that combine Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Now, the royal family lives in the Chandra Mahal section directly adjacent to the courtyard section. In it you can visit a museum complex, art gallery, royal family costume, and weapons equipment.

Location: Jaleb Chowk, Tripolia Bazar, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Entry Fees:  500 rupees for foreigners and 130 rupees for Indians.

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is another most famous and historic building in Jaipur, This place was built in 1799 and has 5 floors, and consists of a row of small windows and screen. Formerly, the wind can blow freely when the windows are opened so that the palace is known as The Palace of the Wind, but now no longer. According to legend, the palace facing the main road was built so that the noble ladies could look outside unnoticed by those who were passing by.

Location: Badi Choupad, Jaipur, Rajasthan 
Entry Fees: 200 rupees for foreigners and 50 rupees for Indians.

Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar, built by Prince Jai Singh II between 1727 and 1734, literally means "calculation instrument". There are total 14 structures, which successfully measure time, predict eclipses and track stars. The most impressive one is the huge Samrat Yantra sundial. With a height of 27 meters, it has a shadow that moves roughly the width of a person's hand every minute.

Location: Gangori Bazaar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 
Entry Fees: 200 rupees for foreigners and 50 rupees for Indians.

Albert Hall Museum

Albert Hall Museum
Albert Hall Museum
This old and world famous museum was modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. It has collection includes portraits of local kings, costumes, woodcarvings, paintings, and arts and crafts. Unfortunately photography isn't allowed.

Location: Ram Nivas Bagh, South of the Old City, Jaipur
Entry Fees: 300 rupees for foreigners and 40 rupees for Indians.

Galta Ji Temple

Galta Ji Temple
Galta Ji Temple
Galta Ji Temple is one of the sacred Hindu temples that lie between steep cliffs so it requires a struggle to get there. However, the effort that you do will not be in vain because there you will find a very wide temple complex with 3 ponds that are considered sacred. One of the pools has been taken over by thousands of monkeys. They can swim freely. These monkeys are quite friendly and love to be fed.

Location:  Outside Galta Gate, near Agra Road, Jaipur
Entry Fees: Free


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