Sightseeing in Jaipur

Amber Fort
Entrance fee Per person
Foreigner : INR RS.150
Indian : INR RS.25
Timing : 09:30 AM TO 04:30 PM

Amer or Amber fort is located atop of high hills and 11 km away from the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Amer fort is prime tourist attraction in Jaipur. Ridding on elephant to reach atop the fort is an experience itself. It was built by meena’s king Alan Singh Chanda and later occupied by Kachhawa rajput. Amer fort is known for its architecture within the fort and on its massive ramparts.

Red sand stone and marble were used to built the lavishly ornamented palace complex having Diwan-e-Aam (hall of public audience) beautifully proportioned hall open on three sides and stands on two rows of ornamented pillars. and Diwan-e-Khas (Hall of private audience) has delicate mosaic work in glass . Sheesh Mahal or mirror palace is also placed in the palace complex which displays the riches of Amer

The fort is remarkable as much for the majestic grandeur of its surroundings as for its sturdy battlements and beautiful palaces. It is a fine blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. The solemn dignity of it red sandstone and white marble pavilions, when reflected in the lake at the foot hill, is a sight to behold. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh, the additional extensions were built by Maharaja Mirja Raja Jai Singh and Sawai Jai Singh lIthe last Maharaja of Amer, who built a new city called Jaipur, where he shfted his capital in 1727. Jaigarh fort is located just above the Amber fort on the cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles) of same Aravalli range of hills considered as one complex as two are connected by subterranean passage. The old city of Amer was the seat of power and bustling with life and prosperity. Other worth seeing sites are Jagat Shiromani Temple, Narsinghji temple, the stepwell of Panna Meena and fine carved royal cenotaphs on the road to Delhi.

Jaigarh Fort
Entrance fee Per person
Foreigner : INR RS.75
Indian : INR RS.35
Timing : 09:30 AM TO 04:30 PM

Built by Sawai Jai Singh III in 1726, situated atop a hill of Aravalli ranges, designed to protect Amer fort. It has a overlooking view of Amer fort. There is a huge palace complex within the fort itself where laxmi vilas, lalit Mandir, Vilas mandir and Aram mandir were manufectured. The world’s biggest cannon on wheels- the Jai Ban is positioned here.It has a twenty feet long barrel and pumped in the cannon for a single shot. Jaigarh fort and Amer fort are quite similar in design and considered as one complex as they are connected by a passage.

Hawa Mahal
Entrance fee Per person
Foreigner : INR RS.50
Indian : INR RS.10
Timing : 09:30 AM TO 04:30 PM

Hawa Mahal, popularly known as “Palace of Winds” is one of the prime tourist attractions of Jaipur, built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. It is a magnificent five storied semi –octagonal building in the shape of the crown of lord Krishna, having 953 windows with over hanging latticed balconies which in popularly called a ‘Jharokhas’ in Indian context. This is an example of fine piece of work of Rajput architecture. It is located in the heart of Jaipur, built of red sand stone. Originally designed for the royal ladies to watch and enjoy the processions and other activities, on the street below. Now it houses a well laid out museum. The display “Jaipur past and present” is the special feature of this newly setup museum.

Jantar Mantar (Observatory)
Entrance fee Per person
Foreigner : INR RS.100
Indian : INR RS.20
Timing : 09:30 AM TO 04:30 PM

Jantar Mantar was built in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, is a collection of architectural astronomical huge masonry instruments which were used to study the movement of constellations and stars in the sky.Its model is similar of one in Delhi but Jaipur observatory is the largest and well preserved one. Enormous sun-dial still provide accurate time, which are subject to daily corrections

City Palace and S.M.S. II Museum
Entrance fee Per person
Foreigner : INR RS.300
Indian : INR RS.75
Timing : 09:30 AM TO 04:30 PM

City Palace is a palace complex situated in the heart of Jaipur including the Chandra mahal and Mubarak mahal. it occupies about one seventh of the old city area.The palace is a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture, it houses a Seven storied Chandra Mahal in the centre, which affords a fine view of the gardens and the city. Diwan-E-Am (Hall of public audience) has intricate decorations and collection of manuscripts, Diwan-E-Khas (Hall of private audience) has a marble pawed gallery Mubarak Mahal has a rich collection of costumes and textiles. There is a Clock Tower near Mubarak Mahal. Sileh Khana has a collection of armory and weapons.

Jal Mahal
Entrance fee Per person
Foreigner- No fee
Indian – No Fee
Timing : 06:00 AM TO 06:00 PM

Jal mahal or Water palace is located (6 kms) on the way to Amer in Jaipur City , set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake looks amazing. People use to stop here for a while for photography while coming from Amber. Renovation around the lake is in progress.

Nahargarh Fort
Entrance fee Per person
Foreigner- INR RS.30
Indian - INR RS.10
Timing : 09:30 AM TO 04:30 PM

Nahargarh fort is also situated atop the hills of Aravalli, has an overlooking view of Jaipur city. Along with Amer and jaigarfort, Nahargarh once formed a stronge defense for the city. (15 kms.) cresting a hill about 600 ft. above the city, the fort was built in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. The walls of the fort run along the ridge and within are architectural beauties like Hawa Mandir and Madhvendra Bhawan. Walls extended over the surrounding hills, forming fortifications that connected this fort to Jaigarh, the fort above the old capital of Amber