Jaipur is a history lover's delight. It has several places to visit that will take you back in time. The City Palace and Jantar Mantar are right next to each other and the Hawa Mahal is at walking distance from them. The Amber fort and Nahargarh fort are great choices for a lesson in history as well as a picturesque sunset.
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If Spartan beauty and military forts interest you, Jaigarh Fort that is home to the largest canon in the world is the place to visit. Interestingly, the canon was never fired because the fort was never attacked!
Pay your respects at the Laxmi Narayan Temple (also known as Birla Temple).
End your journey at the iconic Rambagh Palace Hotel. Even if you cannot afford a room here, consider a drink at Polo Bar where some of the royal family's personal help mix some mean martinis and if you engage them in a conversation, they might even make you one of the Maharani's favorites!
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Jaipur is also a shopper's paradise. MI road and Johari bazaar are two of the most popular places to shop at (and also have some of the finest restaurants in the city). Beware, though, of Jaipur's gem scam where touts will trick you into buying gems that they claim you can sell for a profit.
However do consider dropping by at the Gem Palace along the busy Mirza Ismail Road in Jaipur. The oldest jewelry store in India isn't just a place to shop, it also a place to experience what luxury really is!
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Here is everything you need to know about the places to visit in Jaipur:
Amber Fort
Renowned for its combination of Hindu and Mughal architecture, the Amber Fort is located about…
Jal Mahal
Located in the heart of the Man Sagar lake is the magnificent Jal Mahal, one…
Nahargarh Fort
Forming an impressive backdrop of Jaipur is the humongous Nahargarh fort. It was built by…
Jaigarh Fort
The Jaigarh Fort is the most imposing and spectacular fort that overlooks Jaipur. It is…
Rambagh Palace
The Jewel of Jaipur, Rambagh Palace truly lives up to this name as it is…
City Palace
Built in 1729-1732 AD, the City Palace in Jaipur was where the Maharaja of Jaipur…
Jantar Mantar
A visit to Jaipur is incomplete without a visit to the historic Jantar Mantar. It…
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal or the Palace of winds was built by Sawai Pratap Singh in 1747.…
Albert Hall Museum
Albert Hall Museum is one of the oldest museums in Rajasthan. Located amidst Ram Niwas…
Birla Mandir
Located at the foot of Moti Dungri fort in Jaipur, the Birla temple is one…