Jaipur, popularly known as pink city is the largest city of Rajasthan, which is extremely beautiful and actually known for its several places to visit. And I’m sure you will not regret visiting Jaipur, in fact you will never be able to forget those moments in this place, and this is actually the beauty of this place. So, here are some of the places you must visit if you have a plan to visit Jaipur:
1. Hawa mahal
Hawa mahal is actually a “place of winds” and which should be an actual name for it as was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 to facilitate ladies of royal household to enjoy processions without getting observed by crowds.
There are actually a lot more facts related to this place, that this place was actually made in the shape of Lord Krishna’s crown, is this not a beautiful fact about it. Also, it is said that there is no front entry gate in Hawa Mahal if you have to get in, there’s a rear side you can use to see this beautiful place. Plan a trip to the city and enjoy a luxurious stay at Jai Mahal Palace Jaipur for living a king size life.
2. Jantar Mantar
Jantar mantar, one of the oldest monuments of India which is now a UNESCO world heritage site, is so cool. And yes let’s tell you, it contains sixteen geometric devices which were actually designed to measure time and track celestial bodies. This actually gives us goosebumps that a monument can contain this much designed device which is actually very classy.
One more amazing fact about this place is that it actually has the collection of nineteen astronomers constructed with local stones and marbles. This can be said as a proper attraction for tourists.
3. Nahargarh fort
Nahargarh fort, which is a proper representation of those old era havelis which used to be horrifying but chill, there are no such stories known for this. In fact there’s some fort houses within the walls where they used to be a kind of summer destination for royal families where they used to just relax and have some time together.
4. Birla temple
Birla temple or Lakshmi Narayan temple which can be said as one of the beautiful temples of Jaipur. On The top of this temple there are three domes which represent three religions. Moreover, you should watch this temple especially at night when it is lit up as it looks so peaceful. Other than everything else this premise also has a museum where there are kept earlier belongings of the Birla family, sounds nice, right!
5. Jal mahal
Jal mahal, which is one of the most wonderful sights in Jaipur. People just love to visit here especially because of its architecture and amazing sights. This place is also used for royal duck shooting parties which must be beautiful no wonder. Jal mahal is made of red stone, and the most beautiful thing about this place is that four floors of this place are underwater and only one is visible. It is a must visit place.
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6. City Palace
The Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh ruled from the City Palace, which is the major palace in the city. The palace complex contains the Chandra Mahan and Mubarak Mahal, as well as a number of smaller structures. It is situated on Jaipur’s north-eastern outskirts. A collection of courtyards, buildings, and gardens make up the palace. A museum houses a collection of one-of-a-kind handcrafted items and other items related to the City Palace’s royal legacy.
7. Amer Fort
The Amer Fort, perched on a hill near Jaipur, is one of India’s most spectacular palaces. This magnificent structure, also known as the Amber Fort, is part of a larger complex. In 2-3 hours, you may tour the vast fort. There are audio guides available that describe the history. An elephant ride up the Amber Fort’s stairwell is also a famous tourist attraction. Every evening, there is a sound and light spectacular.
8. Choki Dhani
Chokhi Dhani is a premium historical resort in Rajasthan known for its rural culture. It is located on Tonk Road, on the outskirts of the city. With historical antiquities, handicrafts, paintings, folklore, and sculptures, it offers a genuine representation of traditional Rajasthan. There are a lot of cultural activities that one can enjoy here. It is a great place to spend time with your family. Not only this but your kids can have a blast with the magic shows. A lot of honeymooners can be seen in the place enjoying the folk dances.
9. Jaigarh fort
The Jaigarh Fort is a magnificent building built above the ‘Cheel ka teela’ hills, created by Vidhyadhar, a skilled architect. The fort is named after Sawai Jai Singh II, the monarch who ordered it erected, and it symbolises the city’s affluent history. It has subterranean corridors that link it to Amer Fort. The fort now contains the world’s largest cannon on wheels, the ‘Jaivana,’ and provides a spectacular perspective of Jaipur.
10. Masala chowk
This open-air food court, located in Ram Niwas Garden, provides 21 different flavours of the Pink City under one roof (or sky). Masala Chowk brings together the greatest street cuisine Jaipur has to offer in one location. Given its closeness to the famed Albert Hall Museum in the region, the location was originally intended to attract tourists. Masala Chowk, on the other hand, has become the buzz of the town among the inhabitants.
11. Abhaneri Stepwell
Abhaneri stepwell , around 20 kilometres from Jaipur, is one of Rajasthan’s largest stepwells and most sophisticated pieces of construction. The geometry of the stepwell, also known as Chand Baori, is mesmerizing. The Step Well is a deep well with 3,500 steps descending over 20 meters to the bottom with 13 floors in between.
Conclusion
These are the best places to visit in Jaipur. If you are planning a visit to the city, then you can enjoy a luxurious stay at Jai Mahal Palace Jaipur and have a comfortable experience.
