5 Grand and Glorious Places to Visit in Jaipur

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If you are an avid traveller who has been planning to visit India, make sure that you visit Jaipur in order to get the touch of various rulers in the historic period. Jaipur, also known as the ‘Pink City’ is full of forts, mansions, and temples that would flaunt the efficiency of the ancient artisans. Jaipur is the perfect place for the vacation. The city greets you with a flamboyant lifestyle which reflects the layers of the history be it the head-turning heritage hotels or the heart-tugging drama, you will fall in love with the city. Rajasthan as a state of royalty and Jaipur is one of the landmark cities here. The popular places to visit in Jaipur mostly include elaborate and grand architecture that showcases the resplendent competence of the heritage era. To get the most out of your tour from Jaipur, you can conduct a walking tour of the Jaipur Old City, feel adventurous by taking up the safaris on hot air balloons along with the Vedic walks other vivid experiences making the trip even more immersive. The many places to visit in Jaipur are sure to leave you overwhelmed by the end of it all!

The Most Enthralling Places to Visit in Jaipur:

1. City Palace

Get hold of this massive complex full of buildings, courtyards, gardens that came out of juxtaposing the Mughal architecture with the Rajasthani architecture.

• Distance from Airport: 12.2 km from Jaipur International Airport
• Location: Chokri Shahad, Old City.
• Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Cost: The entry cost for the palace is INR 100 for Indians and INR 500 for foreigners, the entry cost for the museum is INR 130 for Indians and INR 900 for foreigners. (Video Camera Charges: INR 200)
• Famous for: Architecture, History, and Photography
• How much Time to Spend: 1-2 hours
• Trip Advisor Rating:5/5

Located in the heart of Jaipur, the City Palace is a prominent monument in the history of Rajasthan and its culture. Surrounded by high walls on all sides, the palace has very intricately carved walls and ceilings. Constructed in the year 1732, under the rule of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the place has a lot of detailing and if you’re an ethnographer, this is nothing less than a heaven to you. Mubarak Mahal and Chandra Mahal are the major attractions in this place bounded by four different entrances; Udai Pol, Virendra Pol, Tripolia Gate and the Jaleb Chowk.

Filled with engravings and artworks, every corner of City Palace has imprints dancing from the past. A part of this palace, over the years, has been converted into a museum that depicts the elegance of the Rajputs to the public out of which Biaggi Khana and Maharani Palace are two striking areas where you can see a wide display of the ammunition and weapons that were once used by the Royal Family. The Biaggi Khana, on the other hand, has a set of carriages that are used by the royal families making it the first place to visit in the list of places to visit in Jaipur.

2. Amber Fort

This sandstone and marble stone construction is the best blend of the Hindu-Muslim architecture among the places to visit in Jaipur.

• Distance from Airport: 22.4 km from Jaipur International Airport
• Location: North of Jaipur.
• Opening Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
• Cost: The entry cost for the palace is INR 25 for Indians and INR 200 for foreigners (Inclusive of Camera).
• Famous for: Architecture, History, and Photography
• How much Time to Spend: 2 hours
• Trip Advisor Rating: 4/5

Situated between the rocky and picturesque Aravalli Hills, this fort should not be missed in the places to visit in Jaipur. The foundation of this place has been laid by Raja Man Singh I but the construction was completed during the reign of Mirja Raja Jai Singh. The beguiling appeal of this place is because of the usage of the white marble and the red sandstone. The high walls were constructed to defend the residents from the enemies and the citadel of the palace was designed to serve the people with luxuries. The backdrop of Maota Lake along with the panoramic views of both the rise and the set makes the place, an eternal beauty.

The frescos, the wall paintings, the jewels, and gems add to the timeless beauty of the palace. One of the most alluring elements of the fort is the ‘Palace of Mirror’ or the Sheesh Mahal which captivates tourists because of the illusion it creates with the help of thousands of mirror tiles. This hall was exclusively designed that each sun ray that enters the space illuminates the entire place and boy, this is something which you shouldn’t miss in the list of places to visit in Jaipur. Apart from the architecture and the interiors, it’s the peace and serenity the place offers which will make you want to spend time in the palace.

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3. Hawa Mahal

A not to miss place among the list of places to visit in Jaipur, this palace is known for the rich expertise in architecture.

• Distance from Airport: 12.5 km from Jaipur International Airport
• Location: Next to the City Palace
• Opening Hours: 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM (Closed on Fridays).
• Cost: The entry cost for the palace is INR 10 for Indians and INR 50 for foreigners (Inclusive of Camera).
• Famous for: Architecture, History, and Photography
• How much Time to Spend: 2 hours
• Trip Advisor Rating:5/5

Hawa Mahal literally translates to Palace of the Winds or the Palace of the breeze is one of the mandatory places to visit in Jaipur. Built during 1798, in the period of Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh; this palace is a five-storey building in the shape of a honeycomb. This building has around 953 jharokas, the windows that are decorated with latticework. This entire place acts as a crown for Lord Krishna, the Hindu God. Even if the place is built during the ancient period, this reflects the science of vision in an extremely distinct way.

The windows are designed in a way that irrespective of the season and the time, you will always have a cool breeze dwelling in the place. Because of this reason, Hawa Mahal is the favourite destination for the Rajput families and today, one of the favored places to visit in Jaipur. This palace was actually created back in the period to prevent the outsiders from watching the royal women and the lattice are created in a way that it can provide the clearer external view of the outsiders to the insiders, but restrict the outsiders from staring into the palace. Together, you can visit both the Hawa Mahal and City Palace at a time on your trip to Jaipur as they are very near to each other.

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4. Nahargarh Fort

A defensive fort located on the Aravali Ranges, this place is majestic fort between Jaipur and Amer.

• Distance from Airport: 14.6 km from Jaipur International Airport
• Location: Next to the City Palace
• Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Closed on Fridays).
• Cost: The entry cost for the palace is INR 50 for Indians and INR 200 for foreigners (Inclusive of Camera).
• Famous for: Architecture, History, and Photography
• How much Time to Spend:5 hours
• Trip Advisor Rating:5/5

Nahargarh Fort is an ideal place to get the panoramic view of the city. Built during the period of Jai Singh II, this place is actually named initially as Sudarshangarh and later is renamed as Nahargarh, translated to the Abode of Tigers. Jai Singh II, the Maharaja of Jaipur have constructed this fort to enhance the security of the region serving as the safety shelter during 1857’s Sepoy Mutiny. This fort is known to offer the striking view of the city’s landscapes and during the night, the entire city gets lit up providing the sparkling views. The rooms in the fort are connected through well-decorated corridors filled with delicate paintings.

All the royal families use this fort as a destination for picnics and excursions as well. The jungles in and around the fort are also known for hunting back in the time of Maharajas. The fort was built back in 1734 and has found fame only after the scenes in Rang De Basanti. The fort offers spectacular views that are best seen in the sunset making it a great place serving snacks and beer, making it attractive at the nights. The main attraction in this place apart from the amusing views is the twelve boudoirs that are decorated and connected with boisterous murals.

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5. Jal Mahal

Located amidst the Mansagar Lake, this Mahal is an architectural delight that Jaipur has exclusively to offer.

• Distance from Airport: 3 km from Jaipur International Airport
• Location: Next to the City Palace
• Opening Hours: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Cost: The entry cost for the palace is INR 10 for Indians and INR 50 for foreigners (Inclusive of Camera).
• Famous for: Sight-Seeing, Nature, and Photography
• How much Time to Spend: 2 hours
• Trip Advisor Rating: 4/5

In the 18th century, the Jal Mahal is built under Jai Singh II as a summer retreat and hunting lodge. It has prepossessing hallways and the aromatic Chameli Bagh are enough to impress the tourists. It is a well-known site for birds like wagtails, bee-eaters, and herons. During the Rajput era, India has seen many palaces and forts. Jal Mahal, known as the Water Palace is one of the classical forts of the Rajputana architecture. Located in the Man Sagar Lake, this palace is a fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Built in the sandstone, Jal Mahal is a five-story building out of which four stories stay underwater where the lake is filled. This place offers breathtaking views making it one of the most important places to visit in Jaipur. This palace is in the middle of the lake and one should get on the traditional boats to reach to this palace amidst the clear water with the mountain range dotting from this place. Because of the location, this place is indigenous to migratory birds, species of fish, flora, and fauna as well.

Jaipur can be considered a city where modernity meets tradition and both of them moving with equal pace. As clichéd as it sounds, visiting Jaipur is important to know the history and how things are in synchronization with that. The city has embraced the parts of globalization but still reflects the parts of the history where you can see the coexistence of forts and temples with pubs and malls. A city, where the street shopping is quite interesting with the plethora of mall shopping, visit all the places in the list of places to visit in Jaipur, as mentioned above.

FAQs about Places to Visit in Jaipur

1. Where exactly is Jal Mahal, located?

Jal Mahal also is known as the Palace of the Water is located on the way to Amera. As a small palace, as it is; it is located in the middle of the Mansagar Lake with a paved causeway that leads to the water palace.

2. Are there any Temples in and around Jaipur?

The Lakshmi Narayan temple is the infamous temple located below the Mooti Doongri and is known for the intricate carvings in white marble, and is also known as the Birla Temple.

3. What exactly is Birla Planetarium famous for?

The Birla Planetarium offers to unify audio-visual entertainment with stars reflecting on the modernized projection system.