Jaipur Trip Overview
Explore the enchanting city of Jaipur with a city expert. Visit the highlights of the Amber Fort, Sheesh Mahal, Jal Mahal (Water Palace), Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and City Palace & more.
* Explore the Pink City, at ease with a guide
* Learn about the architectural feats layered within each building
* Marvel at the world’s largest stone astronomical observatory
* Visit the Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal
Additional Info
Duration: 7 to 8 hours
Starts: Jaipur, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Explore the enchanting city of Jaipur with a city expert. Visit the highlights of the Amber Fort, Sheesh Mahal, Jal Mahal (Water Palace), Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and City Palace & more.
* Explore the Pink City, at ease with a guide
* Learn about the architectural feats layered within each building
* Marvel at the world’s largest stone astronomical observatory
* Visit the Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal
Itinerary
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Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
At 8 AM or your given time, You will be picked up by our chauffeur from your Hotel/Airport/Railway station or your given location in Jaipur. Meet your guide & begin your tour of Jaipur city, which was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh – II, the ruler of Amber, Jaipur was the first planned city in India. This town is also referred to as Pink city for the colour of buildings in its wonderful old city. The city was painted pink to honour the visit of Prince Albert of England in 1882. The unique history & great monuments have made Jaipur as one of the most amazingly-designed cities in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
Start your tour by visiting Amber Fort, which is one of the most magnificent Monuments of Jaipur. Sitting on 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. The highlight of the fort is the Sheesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), a palace known for its craftsmanship in mirrors. Fort served as the main residence of the Rajput Rulers with its large ramparts, several gateways and paved paths used to serve as the capital of the erstwhile Jaipur princely state.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Next, you will photostop at Jal Mahal, known as “Water Palace” an architectural beauty seems as it is floating prettily right in the centre of the Man Sagar Lake. This low rise symmetrical Palace was once a shooting lodge for the Maharajas. The most striking feature of this palace is that while only one storey that appears above the water level, there are 4 storeys submerged underneath. The entry inside is prohibited but it still has become a true tourist delight.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
Next visit Jaipur City Palace, which was once the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur, a palatial complex with impressive gardens and historical buildings, including the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal. See the fusion of Rajput, Mughal & European architecture. Visit the museum in Chandra Mahal with your guide to see its rich collection of royal costumes and Rajput weapons.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jantar Mantar – Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
Next visit, Jantar Mantar which 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. the stone observatory attracted by the mathematician as well as astronomers of the world
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
Finally visit Hawa Mahal, (The palace of breeze) The honeycomb-shaped and beautifully carved 953 windows allow the breeze to blow through the palace and makes it a perfect summer palace. The construction of Hawa Mahal allowed the royal ladies to enjoy everyday street scenes, festivities or royal processions on the street without being seen as Purdah system at the time was strictly followed. Rajput royal ladies should not be seen by strangers or appear in any public area.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jaipur, Jaipur, Jaipur District, Rajasthan
After your amazing tour of Jaipur and the memorable visit to the monuments of the Pink City, you will be driven back to your hotel With a lot of happiness and sweet memories.
Duration: 30 minutes
