Places to explore in Jaipur
No visit to Jaipur is complete without visiting the most iconic places here, all renowned for their beautiful architecture. Have a look at some of the outstanding places to explore through our Jaipur tour packages-
1. Nahargarh Fort
Head towards this massive fort and capture the most ...
Places to explore in Jaipur
No visit to Jaipur is complete without visiting the most iconic places here, all renowned for their beautiful architecture. Have a look at some of the outstanding places to explore through our Jaipur tour packages-
1. Nahargarh Fort
Head towards this massive fort and capture the most awesome sunset view from here. This fort was built by Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734. The visiting hours at this fort are 10 am to 5.30 pm.
2. Jantar Mantar
Located near the City Palace, Jantar Mantar is none other than the largest stone astronomical observatory in the world. This marvel has been featured in UNESCO’s list of World Heritage sites.
3. Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is one of the architectural marvels in Jaipur and is embellished with 953 tiny windows known as Jharokhas. This place offers an awesome view of the City Palace. Visit the museum here that has some rich relics and miniature paintings.
4. Amer Fort
One of the massive and attractive forts in Jaipur is Amer Fort, featuring beautiful architecture. This fort is famous for its endearing mirror work. Attend the very famous light and sound show conducted every night. Enjoy the elephant ride uphill to the fort entrance.
5. Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal is one of the beautiful architectural palaces built by combining the Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture. Beautifully sitting right at the center of the Man Sagar lake on the outskirts of Jaipur, Jal Mahal is bordered by the Nahargarh hills.
6. City Palace
Add this beautiful palace to your itinerary and capture the best moments of your life. The City Palace is renowned for the amalgamation of rich Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. This palace has vast courtyards, gardens, a museum, and an art gallery.
7. Birla Mandir
Also called the Lakshmi Narayan temple, Birla Mandir is devoted to Lord Vishnu. This temple is situated on the Moti Dungari Hill. Spend some time here and chant the holy mantras and get drenched in the spiritual aura of this temple.
8. Rambagh Palace
Rambagh Palace was once the residence of the Maharajas. Labeled as the Jewel of Jaipur, Rambagh Palace is truly a gem in Jaipur. Renowned for its decorated interiors, rich textures, hand-carved marble, and beautiful Mughal gardens, Rambagh Palace is the first palace in India that has been converted into a hotel.
Things to do in Jaipur
Apart from visiting places, there are a lot of other interesting things to enjoy on your vacation. Have a look at some of the interesting things to cover in your itinerary-
1. Experience cycling at the Nahargarh fort
For a unique experience, indulge in a cycling tour. Cycling through the fort is the ultimate experience as you explore the fort with its awesome interiors.
2. Hot air balloon ride
Make sure to add this activity to your itinerary for an amazing experience. Capturing the aerial view of Jaipur riding high on a hot air balloon is in itself a fantastic thing to do. For this activity, one can head towards Jamnalal Bajaj Road.
3. Flying Fox
Adventure junkies can try flying fox at the Neemrana location in Jaipur. Neemarana is known to offer some thrilling adventure sports to adventure enthusiasts. So just enjoy this hair-raising experience of flying.
4. Elephant Ride
Have an elephant ride and explore the paths of Amer Fort. Capture the best moments while riding. This activity is considered one of the best things to do in Jaipur.
5. Experience the Light and Sound Show
Do not skip this activity, as this is one of the awesome things to do in Jaipur. The Light and Sound show is organized at the Amer Fort. The people come and enjoy the light effects and the stories of the bravery and pride of the Rajput kings.
The best time to visit Jaipur
Head towards Jaipur between October and March when the weather is pleasant and perfect for sightseeing tours. Avoid visiting in the summer, that is, April to June and the monsoon months, that is, July to September, as this particular time is not considered apt for exploring.
Famous markets for shopping
Popularly known for its marketplaces, Jaipur trip packages offer shopaholics a diverse range of traditional handicrafts to exquisite jewelry. Johri Bazaar for beautiful jewelry, Chandpol Bazaar for handicrafts, Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar for traditional jutis, and many other vibrant markets.
