Jaipur Trip Overview
After hotel pickup in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, enjoy the scenic ride to the Amber Fort, a 16th-century sandstone fortress located on the main city’s outskirts. Explore the sprawling UNESCO World Heritage Site, getting a peek at royal chambers, such as Sheesh Mahal, the glittering Hall of Mirrors.
Have your camera ready after a quick drive to Jal Mahal, known as Jaipur’s floating palace. The 18th-century royal Maharajah residence on Man Sagar Lake makes for an unforgettable photo.
Learn about the history of Jaipur, a royal capital founded in 1727. Get a look at the city’s trademark downtown and discover how it came to be painted pink. Visit Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds, with its beehive-shaped facade—once a purdah screen for Rajput women. See Jantar Mantar, a centuries-old astronomical observatory, and the City Palace, home to Rajasthan’s royal family, before drop-off to your hotel after a full day of sightseeing.
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Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Jaipur, India
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
After hotel pickup in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle, enjoy the scenic ride to the Amber Fort, a 16th-century sandstone fortress located on the main city’s outskirts. Explore the sprawling UNESCO World Heritage Site, getting a peek at royal chambers, such as Sheesh Mahal, the glittering Hall of Mirrors.
Have your camera ready after a quick drive to Jal Mahal, known as Jaipur’s floating palace. The 18th-century royal Maharajah residence on Man Sagar Lake makes for an unforgettable photo.
Learn about the history of Jaipur, a royal capital founded in 1727. Get a look at the city’s trademark downtown and discover how it came to be painted pink. Visit Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds, with its beehive-shaped facade—once a purdah screen for Rajput women. See Jantar Mantar, a centuries-old astronomical observatory, and the City Palace, home to Rajasthan’s royal family, before drop-off to your hotel after a full day of sightseeing.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
The Hawa Mahal, the most famous landmark of Jaipur, the palace of winds built by Sawai Pratap Singh was actually planned for the royal household to have a look at everyday life of the city. The palace has tier upon tier of curved arch surmounting fairy casements with “jali” – latticework screens.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
The Amber Fort as one of the most magnificent destinations in Jaipur. Sitting upon the rugged hills outside of town the Amer (Amber) Fort is an example of the fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture made from red sandstone and white marble.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
The Jal Mahal, the water palace that is situated in the midst of the beautiful Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur City. Jal Mahal is an exceptional structure of the Rajput culture. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber. A wonderful five storied building built in red sandstone.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jantar Mantar – Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
The Jantar Mantar monument of Jaipur, is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments, built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh. It features the world’s largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.It is the largest stone astronomical observatory in the world and this feature makes it, a special destination for a traveler.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
Jaipur city which was built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer. Visit the Maharaja’s City Palace (apart of which is the home of the erstwhile royal family),
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Albert Hall Museum, Museum Rd Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur 302004 India
Albert Hall Museum is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the state museum of Rajasthan. The building is situated in Ram Niwas garden outside the city wall opposite New gate and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. It is also called the Government Central Museum.
Duration: 45 minutes
