Top 10 Places To Visit In Jaipur For A Royal Tour

-Mansi Senghar

Jaipur is astonishing and magnificent and its magnificence can not be described in words. From vibrant marketplaces to life-size palaces to heart-warming culture. The city was once a princely wonderland and its rich architecture still has parts and bits of its grandeur plastered on its walls. People from all over the world come to ‘the Paris of India’ to experience the richness of Rajputana hospitality and graciousness and we think you should too. So here’s a list of the top 10 Jaipur places to visit to make your trip memorable and remarkable.

Amber Fort and Palace

Amber Fort is one of the top tourist attractions of Jaipur that sits atop a small hill. Located at a distance of 11 km from the main city, this humongous palace is built with yellow and pink sandstone and white marble. Some of the main attractions of this fort include the diwan-e-aam, sheesh mahal etc. The light and sound show held every evening here is a spectacular depiction of the history and marvels of this fort.

Nahargarh Fort

Originally known as the ‘Sudarshangarh Fort’, Nahargarh Fort is a magnificent fortification that was built as a retreat centre for the royal family of Jaipur. The fort is built on one the oldest mountain ranges in the world, the Aravalli Hills, to protect the main fort from any kind of attacks, but never in history has a single attack. The fort reflects a gorgeous Indo-European style of Architecture and is one of the top places to visit in our Jaipur tourist places list for a panoramic view of the city. Sunset lovers and photographers often visit this place for its extraordinary beauty and the view it beholds.

Jaigarh Fort

Built by Sawan Jai Singh II, the Jaigarh Fort, towered at an impressive height of 500 ft above sea level offering panoramic views. Apart from the scenic views, various attractions within the fort are Laxmi Vilas, Lalit Mandir, Aram Mandir and the Vilas Mandir. Also known as the ‘Victory Palace’ this fort is touted to be the strongest monument in all of Jaipur. It is also believed to have been the storehouse of war ammunition, arms, amours and cannons. Another astonishing fact about the fort is that it houses one of the largest cannons on the wheels also known as the ‘Jaivana Cannon’

City Palace

City Palace was started by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II but as the reign changed, so did the architecture of the Palace and as a result, stands a grand fortification that represents a beautiful melange of European, Mughal and Rajputana architecture at its best. City Palace consists of various palaces that are connected to each other by a common courtyard. The City Palace showcases various royal clothes and precious artefacts that date back to the age of monarchy & is open to the crowd for a visit.

Hawa Mahal

Regarded as one of the most iconic and distinctive monuments in Jaipur, Hawa Mahal was built by Ustad Lal Chand, back in the 17th century. Hawa Mahal is a five-storey building that has been standing tall for centuries without any foundation due to its curved structure. The structure was built as an extension of the women’s palace during the purdah system as an architectural veil to aid the women of the royal family in watching the royal procession without catching the gaze of any outsider. Any trip to Jaipur is incomplete without witnessing this wonder.

Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar is an open-air celestial observatory. This UNESCO world heritage site was built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II during the 18th century. It is believed that Maharaja Sawai Singh was a big admirer of science and astronomy and hence got the largest sundial built in the pink city to feed his fascination. Jantar Mantar is one of the best places to visit in Jaipur which impresses tourists from the world over with its great efficiency to calculate. It has about 19 instruments that help determine the astronomical map. This brilliant observatory will definitely scratch the itch of any geek.

Jal Mahal

Floating amidst the centre of Sagar Lake, this beautiful fortification is an idyllic place to visit in Jaipur for a serene evening. If you love to collect memories in form of photographs then Jal Mahal is probably the best location to do so. This symmetrical afloat palace is one the most photographed monuments in Jaipur. The stark contrast between the light hues of the sandstones and the deep blue of the water is a beautiful sight to behold. A visit to the insides of the palace is off-limits, however, the views are too good to miss.

Albert Hall Museum

Taking its inspiration from the Victoria and Albert Museum in London, Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur is the oldest museum in Rajasthan. The Albert Hall Museum was named in order to honour Prince Albert during his visit to Jaipur. This museum is located in the Ram Niwas Garden and contains a unique collection of Rajasthan Miniature Paintings, Traditional Royal Costumes, Woodwork and Sculptures. Jaipur’s true beauty lies in its culture, art and architecture and if you are a curious being who likes to visit old facts then you must visit the incredible Albert Hall Museum.

Sheesh Mahal

Also known as the ‘The Palace Of Mirrors’, Sheesh Mahal is the epitome of brilliance. Rajasthan is known for its beauty and minute detail. Rajasthan has the most beautiful handicrafts that are valued worldwide and Sheesh Mahal is exemplary. The walls and ceilings are adorned with beautiful paintings and flowers carved out of mirrors. Adorned with thousands of mirrors, the place radiates even with a single source of light. If you are a Bollywood fanatic, you must know that the iconic song ‘Jab Pyar Kiya Toh Darna Kya’ starring Madhubala was shot here. Sheesh Mahal is a reflection of Indian architecture at its best and one of the best places to visit in Jaipur.

Galtaji Temple

Located inside the city palace, Galtaji Temple is a pre-historic Hindu temple, bound by the Aravalli hills on both sides. Unique in its architecture this temple is built to look like a palace. This beautiful temple consists of several shrines, holy kunds, pavilions and natural springs. The natural springs here are believed never to die out. Galta Kund is touted to be the holiest of them all. This palace-like temple is a must-visit tourist attraction in Jaipur that will transport you to a place of ultimate zen.

So here are some of the major attractions in Jaipur that top our list of tourist places in Jaipur. Wait did we mention that while we have the list of places and palaces, we also know the best place to stay in Jaipur? A haveli-style vintage boutique hotel, Bloom Boutique | Chelon Haveli near the city palace is designed to put you close to major attractions while you feel like royalty during your stay here.

Now that you have the list of places, palaces and havelis to stay at, why wait?