Jaipur the capital city of Rajasthan, has been recognised by a number of people for its heritage cultural tradition and wonderful beautification of natural environment. Rajasthan has been popularised as hot desert of the world but its capital city Jaipur has enough significance as a supreme opulence. This historical city is glittered with vibrant markets, colourful structures and a calm ambiance giving a peek into the erstwhile time of the valour and splendour of Rajput dynasty. Here landscape is identified with dotted palaces and imposing forts and the gigantic elaborate architecture oozes the royal legacy. The popular and top attractions of Jaipur care Amer fort, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Hawa Mahal and city palace.

Most liked sites in Jaipur for Local sightseeing tour –

Hawa Mahal - A Stunning Palace of Wind

Hawa Mahal is one of the gorgeous architectural monuments in the world and point of attraction for many tourists in Jaipur, India. It is situated in the pink city, Jaipur. The name of Hawa Mahal means ‘the Palace of Wind or Breeze’. This magnificent building was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. The emperor was inspired by the structure of Khetri Mahal in Rajasthan and decided to build it. The shape of the Hawa Mahal is like a beehive. This five stores palace was built with pink and red sandstones.

Jantar Mantar - A Popular Tourist Destination

A remarkable and interesting creation of Raja Jai Singh II is Jantar Mantar. It was constructed in 1724 in Delhi. The meaning of Jantar Mantar is ‘Instrument for Calculation’. This excellent architecture is built of brick rubble, which is plastered in lime. There are some instruments inside the Jantar Mantar. They are Ram Yantra, Jai Prakash, Mishra Yantra, Niyati Chakra, Samrat Yantra. For astronomical calculations, all these instruments can be used. This is an observatory construction and it was built in order to accumulate astronomical tables in return it would help predict the time and the movement of heavenly bodies, such as the Sun, the Moon, and other planets. It consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments.

Amber Fort - An Architectural Marvel

Amber Fort is one of the most astonishing constructions, situated in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Amber Fort is also introduced as a Amer Fort. The palace was made up of sandstone and marble. The legendary Raja Mansingh built this majestic architecture in late 15th century. This fort-cum-palace took over 100 years to build and after that Raja Jai Singh I and Sawai Jai Singh took the burden of constructing the monument. According to the people, the name of this fort was gotten from the bodies of earth an fertility ‘Amba Mata'. However, some has a belief that Amber is the derivative of Ambikeswer, one of the names of the God Shiva. Others say that the name actually derived from the ruler of Ayodhya, Amberisha.

Nahargarh Fort – Best Place for Most Beautiful View of Jaipur City

A strong defence ring was created by Nahar Garh Fort along with Amber Fort and Jaigarh Fort. The original name of Nahar Garh Fort was ‘Sudershangarh'. Later, it is known as Nahar Garh Fort, that means ‘abode of tigers. This is assumed that ‘Nahar’ represent as Nahar Singh Bhomia, whose huge spirit frightened the place and prevented the construction of this Fort. In 1734, the Nahar Garh Fort was built up by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. The height of this fort is around 700 feet. By building this amazing fort, the city strengthened its defence.

This Fort witnessed many historical happenings such as agreements with Maratha forces in 18th century. This Fort was constructed as a place of recession on the top of the ridge above the city. As Nahar Garh Fort is situated on the ancient Aravallis, it offers some splendid views of the pink city. This recognizable fort is about 287 years old. This Fort is a jewel of Rajasthan. People are attracted by this remarkable fort as Nahar Garh Fort holds some rich and stunning history.

Chokhi Dhani Village - Presentation of Rajasthani Culture

There is a village named Chokhi Dhani which is about 20 kilometers far away from the city Jaipur. Chokhi Dhani is a definite mirror of the culture food, tradition, heritage of the state Rajasthan. The word Chokhi Dhani is belonged to Rajasthani culture. The village was set up in the year 1989 and it expands over 10 acres of area. After that, in 1994, it gained its own reputation among the tourists. People are attracted by this authentic culture and tradition. It can easily derive the attraction of tourists through its special designed and also vibrant culture, art, folklore.

Visitors can experience the lifestyle of countryside and gain the knowledge about the history of the Rajput valour. Various type of incidents is enacted here by the artists. Another attraction is the dance performance, music performance and also magic. The act of the local people leaves the audience speechless and intrigued. The artists are promoted by showing their handicrafts, accessories and paintings. Chokhi Dhani is the place where people can experience the gastronomic scenes of Rajasthan.

Jal Mahal - The Palace of Water

Mainly built in 1699, Jal Mahal is constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh II in Jaipur city. Jal Mahal represents ‘The palace of Water’ as it is situated in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. Though it was set up in 1699, later in 18th century it was enlarged and renovated. It was over the area of about 300 acres. The Jal Mahal is the magnificent showcase which has a Rajput style of architecture on a big scale, from Mughal architecture. The palace is built with red sandstones and it is a five-storied building whose four floors lie under the water when the lake is full and only the top floor is exposed. The monument does not look as same as past because of water logging.

City Palace of Jaipur – The Heart of Jaipur City

The City Palace of Jaipur is situated in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. The City Palace was the ritual and ministerial seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur. The palace was the place of cultural and religious incidents as well as location of commerce, arts and industry. There are several courtyards, restaurants, galleries, offices. This City Palace lies in the centre of the Jaipur. This palace complex is built over a period of 400 years.

This palace complex has great historical value as it offered as administrative building of the Maharajas. The first royal courtyard ‘Rai Angan ‘was built in this City Palace. The different types of pavilions, gardens, temples are involved into the City Palace. There are large gateways which give entry to the palace like the Tripoli, the Udai Pol, the Virendra Pol. Later, the two of them are open for the visitors and the other one allows the royal families to pass through it.

History of Govind Dev Ji Temple:

The history of Govind Dev Ji Temple can be traced back to the 18th century when Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, a staunch follower of Lord Krishna, brought the idol from Vrindavan to Jaipur. The temple was built by his successor, Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II. The temple is a perfect blend of Mughal and Rajput architectural styles and has several halls, courtyards, and galleries. It is one of the must-visit places in Jaipur and attracts a large number of visitors every day.