Jaipur Travel and Tourism

Forts
Amer Fort Jaipur, Jaigarh Fort Jaipur, Nahargarh Fort Jaipur

Palaces
City Palace Jaipur

Temples
Govind Devji Temple Jaipur, Moti Doongrari & Lakshmi Narayan Temple Jaipur, Jagat Shiromani Temple Jaipur , Sun Temple at Galta Ji,

Monuments
Jantar Mantar Jaipur, Hawa Mahal Jaipur, Mubarak Mahal , Diwan e Khas and Diwan e Am

Gardens
Ram Niwas Garden Central Museum (or Albert Hall Museum) Jaipur, Zoological Garden Jaipur, Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden Jaipur, Vidyadhar Garden Jaipur

Other Places to see
Jal Mahal Jaipur, Royal Cenotaphs Jaipur, Statue circle Jaipur, Galta Jaipur, Ramgarh Jaipur, B.M. Birla Auditorium and Convention Centre Jaipur

Galta Ji

In the vicinity of the city, 10 kms. from Jaipur, Galta is situated amidst the range of hills east of the city. On the top of the hill, overlooking the Galta valley is a Sun temple. To the east of the temple is a reservoir or a tank which is perrennially fed by a never-failing spring of pure water falling from Gaumuch or an outlet shaped like the mouth of a cow.

On the way to Galta, by the Ghat-ki-Guni, there is a range of hills which is crowned with the fort of Amagarh. At the end of the cause way, stands a palace of the former Jaipur rulers with a beautiful garden, kiosks and temples. This erstwhile state garden called Roop Niwas with a commodious and beautiful palace, is worth visiting.

Statue circle

The full length white marble statue of Sawai Jai Singh installed in the centre of thenewly developed ‘C’ Scheme area, was erected as a homage to the founder of Jaipur.

Jal Mahal

Jal Mahal was built by Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 A.D. in the midst of the Man Sagar lake as a pleasure spot. The lake was formed by construcing a dam between the two hills by Sawai Man Singh I. During the winter months one can see a large number of migratory birds at the lake.

Vidyadhar Garden

Situated 7 kms. east of Jaipur in a narrow valley, the garden, in memory of Vidyadhar, the architect of the Pink City, is surrounded by high hills. This newly renovated and enthrallingly beautiful place is former vineyard of the royalty. This is a terraced garden with fountains, pool and other features of a formal royal resort.

Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden

8 kms. east of Jaipur, the palace was built for the Sisodia queen of Jain Singh II in 1779 A.D. It is a terraced garden with fountains, the top terrace being occupied by a palace. The palace has painted murals illustrated by hunting scenes and the Radha Krishna legend.

Zoological Garden
It is situated in the ram Niws garden. It is a century old and is among the oldest in the country. Set in a landscaped garden, it has a good number of birds and animals and also houses a famous crocodile breeding ground.

The historic city of Jaipur or “The City of Vicotory” was founded in 1727 A.D. by the great Kachhawah ruler Sawai Jai Singh II (1700 - 1747 A.D.), and named after him. The monarch was not only a great builder, but also a poet and an astronomer. Under his aegis, the city was designed by his talented architect Vidyadhar, who gave shape to the creative aspirations of Sawai Jai Singh in the form of the dream city of Jaipur.

The city is rectangular in shape and divided into nine blocks on the basis of principles laid down inthe”Shilpa Shastra”, the ancient Indian treatise on architecture. Built on the pattern of a grid, the city has wide straight avenues, roads, streets and lanes and uniform rows of shops on either side at the main bazar, all arranged in nine rectangular city sectors (Chokris). The principal monuments of Jaipur are concentrated in the centrally situated Palace area (Chokri Sarhad ) in and around the city Palace. In course of time, the sunset-pink tinge of its walls, buildings and temples gave it the name Pinck City.