Jaipur Trip Overview
Explore the “Pink City” Jaipur planned by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, which holds the distinction of being the first planned city of India. Renowned globally for its colored gems, the capital city of Rajasthan combines the allure of its ancient history with all the advantages of a metropolis.
Experience our city ideally in one day which covers all the major spots where a mix culture of Art and Heritage go hand in hand. To make it memorable our tour also includes a shopping extravaganza at the end of the day through the local bazaars and markets in the city where one can shop for signature items such as Precious Gemstones, Silver Jewelry, Bangles and the famous Blue Pottery.
We welcome you to taste our culture and experience JAIPUR and its Charm and Heritage like never before.
Additional Info
Duration: 9 to 10 hours
Starts: Jaipur, India
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Explore the “Pink City” Jaipur planned by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, which holds the distinction of being the first planned city of India. Renowned globally for its colored gems, the capital city of Rajasthan combines the allure of its ancient history with all the advantages of a metropolis.
Experience our city ideally in one day which covers all the major spots where a mix culture of Art and Heritage go hand in hand. To make it memorable our tour also includes a shopping extravaganza at the end of the day through the local bazaars and markets in the city where one can shop for signature items such as Precious Gemstones, Silver Jewelry, Bangles and the famous Blue Pottery.
We welcome you to taste our culture and experience JAIPUR and its Charm and Heritage like never before.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
Constructed of red sandstone and marble, the attractive, opulent palace is laid out on four levels, each with a courtyard. It consists of the Diwan-e-Aam, or “Hall of Public Audience”, the Diwan-e-Khas, or “Hall of Private Audience”, the Sheesh Mahal (mirror palace), or Jai Mandir, and the Sukh Niwas where a cool climate is artificially created by winds that blow over a water cascade within the palace. Hence, the Amer Fort is also popularly known as the Amer Palace.The palace was the residence of the Rajput Maharajas and their families.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
The Jal Mahal is an exquisite palace built at the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. The palace stands bright with five floors, four of which remain under water.The Jal Mahal was built by Maharaja Madho Singh I to serve as a lodge for his duck hunting parties. The Mahal is a testament to the bond that was formed between the Rajput’s and Mughal Empire. The architecture of the palace has resemblance of both types of construction.
Though entry is not allowed inside so we’ll just stop by for some time for some view and picture session.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
The palace was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. As most structures in Jaipur this palace also reflects the fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture.
The City Palace complex is spread over a large area occupying one seventh of the old city of Jaipur. It has a sequence of gardens, buildings and courtyards, temple and museum to give it a grand view that reflects its historical importance and magnificent royal grace. Its outer boundary was built by Raja Jai Singh and other structures by his successors to add charm to it. It also served as a residence for former Maharaja of Jaipur.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Hawa Mahal is a five story building that is situated in the heart of the city of Jaipur. It has a beehive like structure and is made of red and pink sand stone lined with white color to make it vibrant. It is pink like the rest of the pink city of Jaipur.
The palace has carved and arched small chhatris or dome-shaped pavilions showing the richness of vivid Rajputana architecture. The walls of palace have 953 jharokha or overhanging balconies from where cool and fresh air can pass.
The most unique aspect about the palace is the fact that at all times a light breeze passes through it. That is how the palace got its name. Hawa means wind, which is the Palace of Winds.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jantar Mantar – Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory used to measure the distances and positions of celestial objects. India has a total of five such observatories the largest of which is in Jaipur.
The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur consists of 19 large instruments each serving a very specific purpose. The most significant among these is the Samrat Yantra which is the largest sundial in the country.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Albert Hall Museum, Museum Rd Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur 302004 India
Jaipur’s cultural beauty is well expressed in architecture and art forms. One of the best ways to enjoy the culture is museum. The best of all museums is Albert Hall Museum. This museum provides exclusive collection of artifacts, objects and other art forms.The building of Albert Hall Museum was built in 1876 as a concert hall. The museum gets its name from the Victoria and Albert Museum of London, because of the similarity of architecture. The foundation for the building started in 1876, when Prince of Wales visited Jaipur.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Birla Mandir Temple, Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg, Jaipur 302004 India
Jaipur is famous for numerous architectural marvels of ancient and modern times. Out of the many, the Laxmi Narayan temple or the Birla temple is very famous among those who love architecture and among pilgrims. Although not very old, this temple is famous for its grand architecture and serene beauty. The temple gets its name from the Birla Family who commissioned building several modern temples around the world along with this temple.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Moti Dungari Temple, Moti Dungari Road Tilak Nagar, Jaipur 302006 India
Moti Dungri Ganesh temple defines the advancement of Old Indian architecture and its relation with the psychology and mind. Only a few time you spend here can give treat your mental anxieties, depression and so many other stress problems. It’s a matter of hours sometimes in minutes. Temple is covering more than 2 km area and has three well-built domes. The main idol of the Lord Ganesha is in the heart of the temple. Make sure that this place is on your visit list. The name of the temple is after the name of the palace and it means Moti- The pearl and Dungri- the word is used to define small hill in Rajasthani.
Duration: 20 minutes
