Jaipur Trip Overview
The capital city of the state of Rajasthan, Jaipur is a vibrant and a colorful city. With an exciting history it is one of the most planned city of India. Built in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the king of Amer, Jaipur has a lot to offer to the tourists who come from different parts of the world. Same Day Jaipur by car is a perfect way to explore the city. Exclusive Jaipur trip is designed from Delhi in such a way that you return to Delhi on the same day. The journey commences from Delhi in a car and you reach Jaipur in 5 to 5 ½ hours depending on the traffic conditions.
Few of the must visit attractions in Jaipur are Jal Mahal, Amer Fort Albert Hall, Hawa Mahal, City palace to name a few. Visit the pulsating markets of Jaipur from where you can buy Bandhini stuff, artificial jewellery and souveniers for your friends and relatives. You can return on the same day if you plan your trip early.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Jaipur, India
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
The capital city of the state of Rajasthan, Jaipur is a vibrant and a colorful city. With an exciting history it is one of the most planned city of India. Built in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the king of Amer, Jaipur has a lot to offer to the tourists who come from different parts of the world. Same Day Jaipur by car is a perfect way to explore the city. Exclusive Jaipur trip is designed from Delhi in such a way that you return to Delhi on the same day. The journey commences from Delhi in a car and you reach Jaipur in 5 to 5 ½ hours depending on the traffic conditions.
Few of the must visit attractions in Jaipur are Jal Mahal, Amer Fort Albert Hall, Hawa Mahal, City palace to name a few. Visit the pulsating markets of Jaipur from where you can buy Bandhini stuff, artificial jewellery and souveniers for your friends and relatives. You can return on the same day if you plan your trip early.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
In 16th century, a fort was built by a trusted general of Akbar, Maan Singh. Later, Maan started to rule the area surrounding the fort which was called as the Amer state. The fort is now called as the Amer fort and the city is called as Jaipur. Amer fort or Amber fort is located a little away from the main city of Jaipur. It is an important tourist destination in this city.
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
Situated at Badi Choupad, Pink City of Jaipur, Hawa Mahal was built in 1799. It has 953 windows on the outside walls. The honeycomb shaped and beautifully carved windows allow breeze to blow through the palace and makes it a perfect summer palace. It was built as an extension to the City Palace nearby. See below for more information about Hawa Mahal.
Duration: 15 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: 1 hour
Stop At: City Palace of Jaipur, Tripolia Bazar Near Jantar Mantar, Jaipur 3023002 India
Jaipur is the first planed city of medieval India. The city is divided into nine blocks and the royal palace is situated at the center of the city. The capital was shifted from Amer to Jaipur in the 1700s.
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh was a great thinker he along with architects Vidyadhar Bhattacharya and Shilpa Shastra made the walls of the city of Jaipur which is built on the principles of Indian science of architecture, Vastu.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Possibly the most serene sight amidst the chaos of Jaipur is the beautiful Jal Mahal Jaipur, the Water Palace. This low-rise symmetrical palace, that once was a shooting lodge for the Maharajah, appears to float in the centre of Sagar Lake. The light sand coloured stone walls of the Jal Mahal Jaipur are at a stark contrast to the deep blue of the waters of the lake, while from the innards of the palace lush foliage sprouts.
Duration: 10 minutes
