Amer fort
Popularly known as Amber Fort, the Amer Fort is a massive building with complex corridors and spiraling stairways. The Amber Fort entry fee offers access to the fort's stunning architecture and historical exhibits. The fort’s vast walls, numeration of gates, and pathways provide a splendid view of the Maotha Lake in the town of Amer which used to be the capital of Jaipur’s rulers of the erstwhile princely state. It will take you up to two to three hours to take in all the details of this particular place. Audio guides are available to guide you around this building and explain its history.
Amer fort timings - It is open from 8 am to 7 pm.
Amer Fort ticket price - For Foreigners is INR 550 per person and for Foreign Students is INR 100 per person. For Indians, the price is INR 50 per person and for Indian Students is INR 10 per person.
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is one of the most famous places to visit in Jaipur. It was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799. This palace was named Hawa Mahal which translates into ‘The Palace of Wind’ because of the small windows that were arranged in a manner that let the wind pass through the palace hence reducing the heat during the hot summer months. Hawa Mahal Jaipur has five stories of which every story has a differently designed room. The main reason the palace was built is that women of the royal house should be able to watch the celebrations in the streets at the same time they don’t have to be seen by outsiders. There are 953 perforated windows called ‘Jharokhas’ that have been decorated with excellent latticework. You can check the hotels near Hawa Mahal if you want to combine your visit with nearby famous attractions.
Nahargarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort is among the best Jaipur places to visit and is famous for its splendid view of Jaipur. You can take breathtaking views of Jaipur by paying the Nahargarh Fort entry fee. The fort was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the year 1734 to use it as a retreat. Nahargarh fort served as a forbidden area for women and has a part for that even having a section known as ‘Zenana’. The ‘Zenana’, also called the Madhavendra Bhavan, was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Its counterpart, the ‘Mardana Mahal’ was also built inside the complex for men of the royal household.
Nahargarh Fort timings - 10 am to 5.30 pm.
Nahargarh Fort ticket price - For Indians, the ticket price is 50 per person, and for Indian Students, it is 5 per person. For Foreign Tourists it is 200 per person and for Foreign Students it is 25 per person.
City Palace
The city palace was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in the years 1729 AD to 1732 AD. The architectural design of the city palace was done by the Shilpa Shastra of Indian Architecture with a blend of Rajput, Mughal, and European architecture. It was once the palace of Maharaja of Jaipur and you can enter it by giving the City Palace Jaipur entry fee. It is made of several courtyards, structures, and gardens out of which the Chandra Mahal and the Mubarak Mahal are famous. There is an art gallery that has different hand-crafted items associated with the royal family of the City Palace. It comprises three gates of which only the Virendra Pol and the Udai Pol are accessible.
City Palace Jaipur timings - 9.30 am to 5 pm (Day Visit)
7 to 10 pm (Night Visit)
City Palace Jaipur ticket price - For Indians, the price is INR 200, and For Foreign tourists, it is INR 700.
Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar is included in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site list and an interesting place in Jaipur Tourism. This beautiful historical astronomy consists of 19 instruments carved from stone and brass and was constructed by Raja Sawai Jai Singh. These instruments were constructed and placed smartly thus the observers were able to record the place of the heavenly bodies. The main purpose of constructing such an enormous structure of course was the study of space and time and the collection of information about them. One more interesting fact about this destination is that the world’s largest sundial is located here.
Jantar Mantar Jaipur timings - It is open from 9 am to 5 pm.
Jantar Mantar Jaipur ticket price - For Indians, the ticket price is 50 per person, and for Indian Students, it is 15 per person. For Foreign Tourists it is 200 per person and for Foreign Students it is 100 per person.
Jal Mahal
Just on the outskirts of Jaipur is the beautiful Jal Mahal which is built in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. It is located surrounded by the Nahargarh hills and is included in Rajasthan tour packages. This low-rise symmetrical palace was used as a shooting lodge for Maharajas and now attracts tourists from all over the world. It was built in the 1750s and was owned by Maharaja Madho Singh. It is comprised of four underground levels and only one protrudes from the water. Jal Mahal is one of the most beautiful architectural palaces which is based on Mughal and Rajput architectural styles. This palace looks lovely in the evening when it is illuminated its reflection in the lake is a sight to behold.
Jal Mahal timings - 6 am to 6 pm.
Jal Mahal ticket price - For Adult Indians, the price is INR 20 per person. For Adult Foreigners, it is INR 50 per person.
Jaigarh Fort
Jaigarh Fort stands at the top of the ‘Cheel ka Teela’ of hills in Jaipur. Visitors have to pay the Jaigarh Fort entry fee to enter this magnificent structure. It was constructed by Sawai Jai Singh II in 1726. This fort is linked with Amer Fort by three underground tunnels and it is also called ‘Victory Fort’ as it has never been invaded by anyone. The fort at present holds the world's largest wheel-mounted canon, known as ‘Jaivana,’ and provides an overlooking view of Jaipur. The fort also became famous due to the large quantity of treasure that is thought to have been buried there. But people say that the treasure was confiscated by the government of Rajasthan in the 1970s.
Jaigarh Fort timings - It is open from 9 am to 5 pm.
Jaigarh Fort ticket price - For Indians, the price is INR 70 per person. For Foreigners, it is INR 150 per person.
Chokhi Dhani Village
Chokhi Dhani is a luxury heritage resort and is counted as one of the best places to visit in Jaipur. It represents the culture of the Rajasthani village. You can see the made-up portrayal of traditional Rajasthan along with other features like ancient artifacts, handicrafts, paintings, folklore, and sculptures. The village provides various entertainment activities which include folk dances, singing, camel riding, watching puppets, telling fortunes, acrobats, parrots that predict, magic shows, and horse riding among others. This resort includes reconstructed village huts and wall paintings or artworks. It was founded in 1989 and has catered to local and foreign visitors since 1994. The food at Chokhi Dhani indulges in the uniqueness of Rajasthani food. You can try foods such as Dal Baati Churma, Gatte ki Sabzi, Bajra Roti, and Ker Sangri, all of which, are delicious are served traditionally. Explore this unique place by choosing from our Jaipur tour packages.
