History of Jaipur | Tourist attractions in Jaipur | Tour to Jaipur

Jaipur offers various sites to be visited in and around the city. These sites attract a large number of tourists every year. You can enjoy watching the archeological sites, religious sites, historical sites and more on your tour to Jaipur.We at India tours and travel offer you tours for local sightseeing in Jaipur, these include some of the famous sites of Jaipur as under:

Hawa Mahal: You can visit the Hawa Mahal on your travel to Jaipur. It is located in the Tripolia Bazaar to the west of GPO. Built to let the ladies of royal harem watch the royal possessions, Hawa Mahal is not a palace as the name suggests. Hawa Mahal is the part of the east wall of the City Palace complex. Most well known of Jaipur's buildings, you can have the best views of this great building from the street outside.

City Palace: City Palace is one of the most visited tourist spots in Jaipur.A major part of the City Palace has been converted in a museum. The palace is built in the fortified campus style and covers almost seventh part of Jaipur. There are different sections of the museum dedicated to subjects like arms and ammunition, textile and costume, and art gallery. Some important palaces in this complex include the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Diwan-I-Aam, and Diwan-I-Khas.

Jantar Mantar: On your tour to Jaipur you can visit Jantar Mantar. Sawai Jai Singh built Jantar Mantar between 1728 and 1734. Jantar Mantar is a grand celebration of astronomical science and each instrument here serves a particular function and gives an accurate reading.

Amber Fort: You can visit the Amber Fort on your tour to Jaipur.This fort is located around 11 km north of Jaipur and was ancient capital of Kachchwaha Rajputs. It was Sawai Jai Singh who changed the capital of this warring clan to Jaipur after an interrupted run for around 700 years. The site is one of the most popular in India during the tourist season and elephant rides from the base of the fort to the hilltop. Some of the better-known buildings inside the fort are Raj Mahal, Suraj Pol, Singh Pol, Shila Mata temple, Diwan-I-Aam, Ganesh Pol, Jai Mandir, Shish Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Sohag Mandir, and Palace of Man Singh I.

Nahargarh Fort: Nahargarh Fort is a pleasant attraction in terms of stunning views you get from here of the countryside. There are few visitors here and solitude inside the ramparts of the fort makes the fort worthy of a good visit. The fort is lit beautifully in the night and dominates the skyline by the day. You can visit Nahargarh Fort on your travel to Jaipur.

Central Museum: Central Museum was built to welcome Prince of Welcome during his visit to India in 1853.It was earlier called Albert Hall. The building is located in sprawling Ram Niwas Garden and houses precious collections of metal ware, miniature portraits, and other pieces of art. You can visit the central museum on your tour to Jaipur.

Sanganer: On your tour to Jaipur you can visit Sanganer. It is located 11 km southeast of Jaipur and serves as the airport for the city. The small town of Sanganer located near the airport is famed for its block-printings and papermaking craft traditions.

History of Jaipur | Tourist attractions in Jaipur | Tour to Jaipur