Travelling can be fun in the beautiful city of Jaipur, in the colorful state of Rajasthan, India, if you have perfect planning. Jaipur, also known as “Pinkcity” is one of the top destinations in India. It attracts tourists from all parts of the world with its marvelous forts, rich culture, food, and traditional vibes. However, this visit can be more pleasant if you know the best places to visit in Jaipur. This blog post will talk about the top ten tourist attractions in Jaipur and help you plan your travel to Jaipur better.
Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar is one of the top tourist attractions in Jaipur. Built-in the year 1734 by the clever king, Sawai Jai Singh II, this monument has the world’s largest sundial system. It allows you to study astronomical positions with naked eyes. Many wonders, why this top tourist attraction in Jaipur, named “Jantar Mantar”. Hereby, “Jantar” is a Sanskrit word, which means “instrument” and the word, “Mantar” is another Sanskrit word, which means “Calculate”.
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal, popularly known as “Palace of Winds” is another top tourist attraction in Jaipur. Build by the grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, it has five floors with 953 windows. These small windows allow a fresh breeze of wind to pass through it and keeps the area cool during hot summers. This magnificent structure dates back to 1799 and catches everyone’s eyes with its amazing architectural design, crafted over the red and pink sandstone.
Nahargarh Fort
If you are in Jaipur and haven’t been to Nahargarh Fort, then, you have missed something big. Built-in 1734 by Sawai Jai Singh, Nahargarh Fort is situated at the edge of Aravalli hills in Jaipur. Some of the notable attractions when visiting this place include Sheesh Mahal and Wax Museum. Other than this, the thing that makes it stand among the top tourist attraction in Jaipur, is the thrilling story behind it. According to people, Some part of the Nahargarh Fort is haunted, whereby, it is believed that the soul of a prince named Nahar Singh Bhomia still exists in the fort. However, to take charge of it, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh also built a temple nearby to please the soul.
Jaigarh Fort
Jaigarh Fort is situated at a height of 400 meters above the Amer Fort. It was built by Sawai Jaisingh II in 1726 to protect the beautiful Amer Fort. This marvelous structure is 3 kilometers in length and 1 kilometer wide. Other than protecting the Amer Fort, this fort was a place where the world’s biggest cannon called, Jaivana Cannon was built in the year 1720. While your visit to Jaipur, do not miss visiting the beautiful Jaigarh Fort. This fort is not only one of the best places to visit in Jaipur due to its appealing architecture, but also, due to the one of the biggest Canon Foundry based in this fort.
Amer Fort
Amer Fort is located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur, Rajasthan in the beautiful town of Amer. According to travel reports, every year millions of tourists visit Jaipur to explore the Amer Fort. Built by Raja Man Singh and his preceder, Sawai Jai Singh, this fort is a beautiful example of the Mughal Architecture. It is not only one of the best places to visit in Jaipur, due to its artistic carvings and paintings, but also due to its cobbled paths, large ramparts and gates. It further has four courtyards namely, Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas, Sheesh Mahal, Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas.
Elephant Village
Immerse yourself with the most beautiful living creatures in the world, Elephants. Spend your day at one of the top tourist attractions in Jaipur, Elephant Village. Get to know what they eat, how do they live, how friendly are they with humans, and beyond. This tourist place in Jaipur is just a 10 minutes drive from the best holiday home in Jaipur, Bhoora House.
Nahargarh Biological Park
Are you fond of exploring wildlife? If yes, Nahargarh Biological Park can be the perfect place to visit in Jaipur. From Asiatic Lions to Black Bucks, you can find some of the most beautiful species at one of the top tourist places in Jaipur, Nahargarh Biological Park. This tourist place in Jaipur is just a 10 minutes drive from the best holiday home in Jaipur, Bhoora House.
Jal Mahal
Ever seen a Palace that floats? Well, many of you might be wondering, how can this be possible! Well, The exotic, Jal Mahal Palace, which is also known as the “Floating Palace” is one of the top places to visit in Jaipur. Situated at the center of Man Sagar Lake, it has a total of five floors. Out of these five floors, four of them are submerged in water and one floor is visible. Tourists can plan their visit at this beautiful palace and immerse themselves into the beauty of its architecture.
City Palace
Interestingly, Jaipur has some many tourist attractions, which cannot be presented in words. Likewise, City Palace is another top tourist attraction in Jaipur, which was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. While some part of this Palace is still a residence for the royal family, other part is open for tourist visit. One can explore galleries, paintings, antique articles and royal museum to find how the kings used to live.
Albert Hall Museum
Explore the beautiful Indo-Saracenic architecture at Albert Hall Museum. During your visit at Albert Hall Museum, you can find antique carpets, ivory, jewelry, sculptures and beyond. All these articles which are displayed in the museum section lates back to the British, Guptas, Mughals, Delhi Sultanate times.
Conclusion
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Jaipur with the top tourist attractions in Jaipur. Amidst this, if you have been worrying about where to stay and how to reach to these tourist attractions in Jaipur, then, you need not worry. You can find one of the best Holiday Homes in Jaipur, Bhoora House, which is nearby to these places. While your stay at Bhoora House, you can explore the top places to visit in Jaipur, without spending much out of your pocket and have a comfortable stay.
