Jaipur, The Dessert Capital of India also famous as Pink City is the land of a historical place, stunning architecture, king & their kingdom and lakes. Jaipur represents the Culture, lifestyle and Mindset of the great Indian Maharaja (King) and Rajput. It is a place that always amazes you by its beauty, infrastructure, culture and especially its history.
From Bapu Bazaar to Amer Fort everything is an experience you don’t want to miss. So let’s talk about the 13 best places to visit and things to do in Jaipur to make your journey happier and memorable:
Best Time to visit:
October to March is the best time to visit Jaipur due to the pleasant weather.
How to reach:
- From Delhi: 281.4 Km Via NH 48 approximate 5 Hour.
- From Agra: 242 Km Via Bikaner approximate 4 and a half hour
Best Places to Visit in Jaipur
1. Amer Fort
Location: It is located in Amer Town, 11 Km from Jaipur.
Start your journey from the best tourist place of Jaipur, Amer Fort which was built by Raja Man Singh in 1592. The fort is also known as Amer Palace.
Before Jaipur Amer is the capital of the state. It was built in red sandstone and marble. And the architecture of several buildings of Amer Fort is influenced by Mughal.
After the shooting of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s movie Bajirao Mastani this fort comes into the Limelight. An important war scene of the movie was shot here.
The structure of the Fort has 4 different parts. The main entrance of the fort is through the Sun gate of Surj Pol. The east-facing gate is also the main entrance of the fort and its position with respect to the sunrise. The Jaleb chowk is one of the four courtyards of this Fort.
Famous For:
Endearing mirror work, History and Evening light and Sound show.
Things to do:
Visit Sheesh Mahal, Ganesh Pol, Mughal Garden, Sukh Niwas, Diwan-e-aam and Diwan-e-Khas. Don’t forget to click a photo in front of the main gate.
Timing:
Fort timing: 9 Am to 5 Pm
Light and sound show: English 7 Pm to 9 Pm and Hindi 8 Pm to 10 Pm
Elephant rides: 9 Am to 11:30 Am first come first serve not a prior booking
Fees:
Entry fees for Indian: 25 for adults and 10 for students
For foreigners: 200 INR for adults, 100 INR for students.
Light and Sound Show: 100 INR for English and Hindi
2. Jaigarh Fort – World Largest Cannon on Wheel
Location: Standing at the height of 500 feet above sea level this fort is located on the Cheel ka Teel of the Aravalli Range in Amer Town, 10 km away from Jaipur.
Your list of places to visit in Jaipur can’t be complete without Jaigarh Fort or Victory Fort. This fort was built in 1726 by Jai Singh to protect the Amer Fort. It is famous for the world’s largest Cannon on wheel named Jaivana which was used by Rajput in battle. It was one of the best-preserved military structures of ancient India.
Why should you visit?:
To witness the Word Largest Cannon on Wheel
Things to do:
Don’t miss its amazing architecture, Persian style garden and Jaivana
Fort Timing:
9:30 am to 4:45 Pm
Entry Fees:
For Indian: 35 INR
For Foreigners: 85 INR
3. Nahargarh Fort – Spend most beautiful Sunset
Location: Situated on top of the Aravali Hills, Krishna Nagar, Brahampuri, Jaipur.
Built-in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, Nahargarh Fort is one of the most scenic places in Jaipur. This Fort was a part of the defense circle along with Jaigarh and Amer Fort. As it is located on the top of the Aravali range, it is popular for stunning sunset views overlooking the entire Jaipur City. This fort is also famous as a picnic place there is a cafe inside the fort.
Famous For:
Beautiful Sunset and from here you can take a look at the entire Jaipur City.
Timing:
10 Am to 5:30 Pm
Fees:
For Indian: 20 INR for adults and 5 INR for student
For Foreigners: 50 INR for adults and 25 INR for student
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4. City Palace – Feel the Royalty
Location: Situated on Tulsi Marg, Gangori Bazaar, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur
Built-in 1732 by Maharaja Swai Jai Singh, City Palace is one of the must-visit places in Jaipur. The Royal family still living in Chandra Mahal in half Part of City Palace and half is open for public access on the basis of tickets.
City palace is a good reflection of Rich Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. This palace is loaded with engravings, beautiful artwork, royal residences, gardens, halls, art galleries and the house of the museum where you will see the royal garments used by Maharaja Swai Man Singh.
Things to do:
Swai Man Singh Museum, Royal artwork, Tripolia Gate, Pritam Niwas Chowk best place for to click selfie here
Timing:
9:30 Am to 5 Pm
Fees:
For Indian: 75 INR
For Foreigners: 350 INR
5. Hawa Mahal – Wind Palace
Location: Hawa Mahal Rd, Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Kanwar Nagar, Jaipur
Hawa Mahal is one of the things that may come in your mind when you listen about Jaipur. It is one of the most photographed places in Jaipur which was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799.
This place is known as Hawa Mahal because wind used to flow through the shutters. It features more than 950 windows. You can enter inside it by the main door, once you reach the top of it you’ll get an amazing view of Jantar Mantar.
Famous For:
For its beautiful infrastructure and 950+ window that allows wind to pass through it.
Things to do:
Don’t forget to click a selfie in front of it, visit the archaeological museum and shop in Pink City Bazaar.
Timing:
9:30 Am to 4:30 Pm
Fees:
For Foreigners: 50 INR
For Indians: 10 INR
6. Jantar Mantar – Learn about Astronomy
Location: Situated near Hawa Mahal; Gangori Bazaar, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur,
Janta Mantar is a UNESCO world heritage site which was built by Maharaja Swai Jai Singh II in 1738. Situated next to City Palace and Hawa Mahal, it is actually a collection of astrological instruments. Each has a different astronomical function like measuring time, tracking stars, predicting eclipse and many more.
The most famous is the Huge Samrat Yantra sundial – a time calculator. Actually, Jantar Mantar tells about how our ancestors measure time, calculate distance from the earth to star.
Famous for:
Jantar Mantar is famous for the gallery of astrological instruments.
Things to do:
Try to understand how people in old times calculate time.
Fees:
For Foreigners: 200 INR
For Indians: 40 INR
7. Jal Mahal
Location: Amer Road
Situated in the middle of Man Sagar, Jal Mahal was built by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I in the 18th century. The architecture of this palace is a good reflection of Mughal and Rajput style. This 5-floor palace has 4 underwater floors which offer you an amazing underwater viewing experience, but it is closed now.
The best time to visit this palace is a night under the blue sky when the light is on. Under the light, it offers a great viewing experience.
Things to do:
Come in the evening and get an amazing under-light view.
8. Albert Hall Museum
Location: Museum Rd, Ram Niwas Garden, Kailash Puri, Adarsh Nagar, Jaipur.
Albert Hall Museum is the oldest museum in Rajasthan. It was built in 1876 for Britain Prince Albert. To honor of Prince Albert, it is named Albert Hall Museum. The main attraction of Albert Hall is the building itself which is a good example of Indo-Saracenic architecture.
It has a good collection of portraits of kings, costumes, jewelry, paintings, sculptures, pottery etc. The Egyptian Mummy is the most famous exhibit, belonging to the Ptolemaic dynasty.
Famous for:
Egyptian Mummy, Indo-Saracenic architecture
Timing:
10 Am to 4:30 Pm
Fees:
For Foreigners: 150 INR
Indian: 20 INR
9. Bapu Bazar – Shop till your drop
Location: Biseswarji, Jaipur
If you’re in Jaipur then don’t forget to visit Bapu Bazaar. It is one of the biggest camel leather markets in the world. Bapu bazaar offers you high-quality leather-made things like belts, bags, wallets, shoes etc. It attracts tourists from all over India and the world due to the diversity and affordability of the product sold.
Famous for:
Mojari footwear made from camel skin, leather made products, bangles made in mud kilns and jewelry.
Things to do:
Visit Johari Bazaar for inexpensive jewelry.
10. Pink City Bazaar – Shopper Paradise
The Old City or Pink City of Jaipur is a paradise for shopping lovers. It is made up of 4 main bazaars – Johari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, and Kishanpole Bazaar. Each of them is famous for different-2 things like the Johari bazaar is popular for beautiful jewelry, the Bapu bazaar is known for textile good, Nehru bazaar for footwear and Kishanpole is popular for wooden sculptures.
Famous for:
Shopping, architecture and photography
Things to do:
Buy Mojari footwear, beautiful jewelry, bangles, wooden sculptures, click a selfie with beautiful pink wall and explore nearby attractions like Hawa Mahal, City Palace etc.
11. Patrika Gate, Jawahar Circle – Largest Circular garden of Asia
Location: Patrika Gate, JLN Road, Jawahar Circle, Jaipur
Patrika Gate is the main entrance of Jawahar Circle which has been designed beautifully. It is a good example of a Vibrant Culture of Rajasthan. Each pillar of Patrika Gate is dedicated to some part of the state like hand-made paintings of temples, forts, palaces, pottery, jewelry, Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jal Mahal. After this you can enter into a huge circular garden surrounded by fountains that offer a musical light show. The entry is free.
Famous for:
Paintings which represent important parts of the state, musical light show, circular garden.
Things to do:
Ideal place for a picnic, children activities, watch musical fountain show every day in the evening.
12. Birla Narayan Temple
Address: Birla Mandir, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Tilak Nagar, Jaipur
Situated at the foot of Moti Dungri Hill, the Birla Narayan temple is one of the best religious places in Jaipur. This temple is completely built-in white marble. Lord Vishnu and Goddess Laxmi are the main deities.
Due to the white marble, it looks pleasant in the night under the light. The walls of the temple reflect the various events related to Hinduism like Ramayana, Mahabharata, Avtaar of Lord Vishnu and Shiva etc.
Why should you visit?:
Pilgrimage, sightseeing, architecture
Things to do near it:
Visit the Ganesha temple, Moti Dungri temple, shop in Birla Temple shopping complex.
Other religious places in Jaipur Ganesh temple, Khole Ke Hanuman Ji Temple, Akshardham temple etc.
13. Chokhi Dhani
Location: 2 Miles, Tonk Road, Jaipur
If you want to live the Rajasthani life then you should visit Chokhi Dahni. It is another beautiful place in Jaipur sprawled across 10 acres of land that represent the Rajasthani culture. The entire theme of the resort is inspired by Rajasthani culture with lots of activity. The resort architecture is influenced by the Indo-Saracenic style. It is famous for traditional Rajasthani thali, folk music, cultural activities and Rajasthani dance.
Why should you visit?:
Rajasthani food, Puppet show, traditional folk dance, Haldighati battle, animal rides, magic show and shopping.
Timing:
5 PM to 11 PM
Best time to visit:
October to March
Conclusion
Now you get an idea about where to go and when to go. If you’re still confused then you can check the best Jaipur tours which include private full day tour of Jaipur, luxury golden triangle tour, majestic fort tour and many more. So pack your bags, book your stay at Agoda or Booking.com and enjoy the holidays in Jaipur. Share this post with your friends and family and tell them about this beautiful city in India. If you visit Jaipur before then share your experience with us. Until the next post, cheers 🙂