Ruby's Guidebook
My WanderLust
Jaipur, also called "The Pink City" for the blushing color of its historic buildings, is a princely wonderland of culture and heritage, brimming with architectural gems. It's also a preeminent stop in India's famous Golden Triangle, a popular tourist circuit. So, here's my List of Jaipur's "Must See" Wonders...
A magnificent16th century hilltop stronghold overlooking Jaipur. Often called the Amber Palace, the fort features a hall with intricate mirror mosaics and a Ganesh icon carved from coral among other beautiful sights.
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Amer
A magnificent16th century hilltop stronghold overlooking Jaipur. Often called the Amber Palace, the fort features a hall with intricate mirror mosaics and a Ganesh icon carved from coral among other beautiful sights.
Located on the Hill of Eagles, at a height of 500 feet above sea level, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding. It houses the world's largest cannon on the wheels called 'Jaivana Cannon'. There are various other attractions within the fort like Laxmi Vilas, Lalit Mandir, Aram Mandir and the Vilas Mandir.
Jaigarh Fort is made-up of sandstones and is spread over an area of 3 km. Made with the purpose of protecting Amer Fort, Jaigarh fort is considered as the strongest monument of Jaipur. Also known by the name of 'Victory Fort', this place was considered as a storehouse of all the war amours, cannons, arms and ammunitions.
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Jaigarh Fort
Located on the Hill of Eagles, at a height of 500 feet above sea level, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding. It houses the world's largest cannon on the wheels called 'Jaivana Cannon'. There are various other attractions within the fort like Laxmi Vilas, Lalit Mandir, Aram Mandir and the Vilas Mandir.
Jaigarh Fort is made-up of sandstones and is spread over an area of 3 km. Made with the purpose of protecting Amer Fort, Jaigarh fort is considered as the strongest monument of Jaipur. Also known by the name of 'Victory Fort', this place was considered as a storehouse of all the war amours, cannons, arms and ammunitions.
It is one majestic and magnificent fort, situated in the Aravalli mountain ranges in Jaipur. Nahargarh means ‘abode of tigers’ and was named so after the tigers which were believed to have roamed around the hills.
Nahargarh fort Jaipur Rajasthan India
It is one majestic and magnificent fort, situated in the Aravalli mountain ranges in Jaipur. Nahargarh means ‘abode of tigers’ and was named so after the tigers which were believed to have roamed around the hills.
Set in the middle of the picturesque Man Sagar Lake, Jal Mahal (Water Palace) in Jaipur is a spectacular structure that seems to be floating on the lake’s surface. An architectural marvel in itself, it is an embodiment of the engineering prowess of the Rajput period.
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Jal Mahal
Amer RoadSet in the middle of the picturesque Man Sagar Lake, Jal Mahal (Water Palace) in Jaipur is a spectacular structure that seems to be floating on the lake’s surface. An architectural marvel in itself, it is an embodiment of the engineering prowess of the Rajput period.
Maharajas turned the sorrow of death into a 'Saga of the Past.' The most exquisite and graceful instance in this saga is Jaipur's famed Royal Crematoriums called 'Gatore ki Chhatriyan. They are stunning works of architecture to see! They follow Vedic architectural guidelines with Indo-Persian structural and arcuate building influences. An umbrella-shaped dome called a 'chhatri' tops each Indian monument and crematorium. The Maharajas built the other monuments in sandstone. Elephants, combat scenes, etc., are intricately carved into several of them.
Gatore Ki Chhatriyan
Maharajas turned the sorrow of death into a 'Saga of the Past.' The most exquisite and graceful instance in this saga is Jaipur's famed Royal Crematoriums called 'Gatore ki Chhatriyan. They are stunning works of architecture to see! They follow Vedic architectural guidelines with Indo-Persian structural and arcuate building influences. An umbrella-shaped dome called a 'chhatri' tops each Indian monument and crematorium. The Maharajas built the other monuments in sandstone. Elephants, combat scenes, etc., are intricately carved into several of them.
City Palace forms one of the most famous tourist attractions and a major landmark in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture. The palace complex consists of several buildings, courtyards and galleries. Don't miss the two sterling silver vessels which are actually the world's largest sterling silver vessels. Minimum hour is required to visit the entire complex. Photography is not permitted in some places.
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City Palace
City Palace forms one of the most famous tourist attractions and a major landmark in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture. The palace complex consists of several buildings, courtyards and galleries. Don't miss the two sterling silver vessels which are actually the world's largest sterling silver vessels. Minimum hour is required to visit the entire complex. Photography is not permitted in some places.
Panna Meena Kund is the only well restored and functional stepwell in Jaipur. It belongs to an era when piped water didn’t exist. It is believed that it dates back to the 16th century and by visiting, this stepwell you can probably visualize how life must have been centuries ago apart fro admiring it's simplicity, symmetry, and architecture.
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Panna Meena ka Kund
Panna Meena Kund is the only well restored and functional stepwell in Jaipur. It belongs to an era when piped water didn’t exist. It is believed that it dates back to the 16th century and by visiting, this stepwell you can probably visualize how life must have been centuries ago apart fro admiring it's simplicity, symmetry, and architecture.
The Isarlat Tower of Jaipur allows tourists to go back over the audacity of the wars in history. A seven-storied historical heritage monument built in the year 1749 and is also known as ‘Tower of Heaven‘. It’s a symbol of great historical importance as its a symbol of Jaipur’s victory in war. It serves you a wonderful opportunity to get a 360-degree view of the cityscape from its roof after you reach the top of this tower.
Isarlat Sargasooli
Aatish MarketThe Isarlat Tower of Jaipur allows tourists to go back over the audacity of the wars in history. A seven-storied historical heritage monument built in the year 1749 and is also known as ‘Tower of Heaven‘. It’s a symbol of great historical importance as its a symbol of Jaipur’s victory in war. It serves you a wonderful opportunity to get a 360-degree view of the cityscape from its roof after you reach the top of this tower.
The Historical Mosque acts as a reminder for the City’s Mughal Past. The mosque is quite famous for its architectural beauty. The main prayer hall of the mosque is rectangular in shape and it has the ability to boost the seven arches and four-storeyed minarets of either side of the mosque. On one of the arches, there is an inscription that says that the mosque was built by Raja Bharmal on order of Emperor Akbar in 1569.
Jama Masjid, Amer (Akbari Masjid)
The Historical Mosque acts as a reminder for the City’s Mughal Past. The mosque is quite famous for its architectural beauty. The main prayer hall of the mosque is rectangular in shape and it has the ability to boost the seven arches and four-storeyed minarets of either side of the mosque. On one of the arches, there is an inscription that says that the mosque was built by Raja Bharmal on order of Emperor Akbar in 1569.
Hawa Mahal, also known as “Palace of Breeze”, was built in 1799 as an extension to the Royal City Palace of Jaipur.Hawa Mahal was built in 1799. It has 953 windows on the outside walls. The honeycomb shaped and beautifully carved windows allow breeze to blow through the palace and makes it a perfect summer palace
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Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal RoadHawa Mahal, also known as “Palace of Breeze”, was built in 1799 as an extension to the Royal City Palace of Jaipur.Hawa Mahal was built in 1799. It has 953 windows on the outside walls. The honeycomb shaped and beautifully carved windows allow breeze to blow through the palace and makes it a perfect summer palace
Animal Welfare
It's a well planned village for the elephants by Govt of Rajasthan. Very neat and clean with beautiful chambers for elephants. Well maintained. one can meet many elephants. Worth visiting this place as it has many activities like elepahnt ride, games, painting etc.
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Hathi Gaon
It's a well planned village for the elephants by Govt of Rajasthan. Very neat and clean with beautiful chambers for elephants. Well maintained. one can meet many elephants. Worth visiting this place as it has many activities like elepahnt ride, games, painting etc.
Neighbourhoods
Situated at close proximityJaipur, Hathi Gaon is an attractive place for tourists who visit Jaipur
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Hathi Gaon
Situated at close proximityJaipur, Hathi Gaon is an attractive place for tourists who visit Jaipur