Monuments and Tourist Attractions of Jaipur - The Pink City of Rajasthan

 Jaipur, also known as the pink city of Rajasthan, attracts a large number of tourists every year. It is one of the most picturesque capitals in Rajasthan and has been named the most beautiful city in Asia. Jaipur has a good local transport network consisting of buses, car rickshaws, bicycle rickshaws, and taxis. The best option for sightseeing in Jaipur is to use taxis, automatic rickshaws, and bicycle rickshaws. Jaipur has a lot to see, including great forts, monuments, mahals, colorful havelies, Amer Fort, and many markets. To truly experience the rich culture, it takes at least 3 days to explore Jaipur.

 

Top Jaipur attractions include Hawa Mahal, The City Palace, and Jantar Mantar, which are located in the old town. These attractions are very close together so they can be seen on foot. It also gives you a chance to get up close and personal with the life on the streets of Jaipur.

 


Hawa Mahal is the famous landmark of Jaipur, which has 5 floors (the palace of the wind). It has 953 beautiful filigree windows through which the air penetrates. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap so that the royal ladies could watch the parades and processions that passed through the streets.

 

Amer Fort is one of the most beautiful forts in Jaipur. Amber Fort is located in the Aravali Hills, 11 km from Jaipur. The construction of Amer began in 1590 by Maharaja Man Singh. It was rebuilt by Jai Singh in 1724 and used as the residence of the royal family of Jaipur.

 

Jaigarh Fort, also known as Victory Fort, was more of a bastion used to defend a city than a royal residence. Jaigarh Fort was built between the 15th and 18th centuries and is located on the pointed Mount Aravalis, 15 km from Jaipur. It is not as nice as Amer Fort, but it is a must-see attraction.

 

Nahargarh Fort is the third-largest fort in Aravalies, 6 km from Jaipur. It is also known as the home of the tigers. The fort offers panoramic views of the city and is well worth a visit.

 

The Central Government Museum (Albert Hall) houses an excellent collection of Rajasthan art, including carved ivory, metal objects, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, and paintings from various Rajasthan art schools.

Jaipur is a very romantic city that every tourist wants to travel to.

 

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