Rajasthan Places of Interest

Jaipur
The Pink City of Jaipur is a major gateway to explore the cultural and architectural heritage of Rajasthan. Reputed as one the ancient cities in India, it showcases the best of flamboyant Rajput architecture. Jaipur's ornately decorated vernacular buildings welcome you with open arms.

Places of Interest in Jaipur

Amber Palace, Jaipur
The spellbinding Amber Palace still reverberates with the tales of the valor and bravery of Rajput rulers. The fort enjoys a distinct reputation among the tourists for its "Sheesh Mahal"- a hall full of mirrors. The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array of mirrors that reflect the rays of light. The fort can be explored, in the most exciting way, on an elephant back.

City Palace, Jaipur
The charming City Palace houses countless imposing structures that present a unique blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The palace is spread across a wide area that includes buildings, gardens and courtyard. Major attractions in the palace include the clock tower, Diwan-E-Aam and Diwan-E-Khas.

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
The opulent "Hawa Mahal" or the "Palace of winds" is a major landmark not only in Jaipur but also in Rajasthan. The five-story façade, decked with countless windows was built to enable the women of the court to watch royal processions. The intricately carved windows and a breathtaking interplay of red and white sandstone make it a destination par excellence.

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
Jantar Mantar is India's proud answer to the Greek observatories. It was constructed to assist the astronomical calculations. A total of eighteen instruments including brick curves, slants, circles and pillars are strategically planted in the southern courtyard of the palace complex. It enjoys a distinct place among the tourists that come to Jaipur especially in search of something different.

Excursions near Jaipur
Jaipur offers a variety of excursions that add to the attraction of this place. Some of the major places of interest, located in close vicinity of Jaipur, include:
Bairath
Gaitor
Galta
Ramgarh Lake
Sanganer
Vidhyadhar's Garden

How to reach Jaipur
Regular flights and trains are available from all the major Indian cities. Buses and coaches are also available from Delhi, Agra, Jodhpur and other nearby cities.

Rajasthan Places of Interest
Ajmer	Alwar	Bikaner
Banswara	Bharatpur	Bundi
Chittourgarh	Churu	Dholpur
Dausa	Dungarpur	Jodhpur
Jaisalmer	Jhalawar	Jaisamand
Jaipur	Karauli	Kumbhalgarh
Kota	Mandore	Mount Abu
Nagaur	Nathdwara	Nawalgarh
Pushkar	Ramgarh	Rajsamand
Ranakpur	Ranthambhore	Samode
Sawai Madhopur	Shekhawati	Sikar
Tonk	Udaipur