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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| 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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