Jaipur - The Pride Of Rajasthan

A tour in Jaipur is not merely just a tour, rather it is a chance to feel and
experience Jaipur's rich cultural heritage which is displayed in terms of traditions, customs, art, lifestyle and architecture.

The city is located in eastern Rajasthan and is famous for its amzing forts, museums, cultural centres, zoo and much more. The article will give you some glimpses of Jaipur Tourism.

Best time to visit Jaipur is between October-November and February-March.

1. Amer Fort, Jaipur :-

The Fort as built by a trusted general of Akbar, Maan Singh. Later Raja Maan Singh started to rule the area surrounding the fort. The Fort is now called Amer Fort or Amber Fort.

The Fort is open for tourist from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (GMT + 5:30 hrs).

2. City Palace

The Palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II when the capital was shifted from Amer to central Jaipur. The palace is a paradise for art and history lovers. The Fort is open for tourists from 9:30 am in the morning, and it takes atleast 2 hours to visit the fort.

3. Albert Hall Meusem

The meuseum was built as a concert hall in 1876, and gets its name from the Victria and Albert Meuseum, London, because of similarity in architecture.You can visit the fort anytime between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. , and the duration of visit is 1 - 2 hours.

There are 16 galleries inside the meuseum :-

1. Metal Arts

2. Arms and Armor

3. Pottery

4. Sculptures

5. Miniature Paintings

6. Clay Work

7. Marble Art

8. International Art

9. Ivory

10. Jewellery

11. Wood work and Furniture

12. Coins

13. Musical Instruments

14. Garments

15. Carpets

16. Miscellaneous (Antique Objects like - mummy antiques etc.)

4. Jal Mahal

Jal Mahal was built by Maharaj Madhav Singh I to serve as a lodge for Duck hunting parties. The Palace stands bright with five floors, four of which remain inside water.

Visiting time : 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Visit duration : Around 1 hr.
5.Jantar Mantar

Constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the Astronomical observatory is locarted at the heart of Central Jaipur and is at a walkable distance from City Palace.

5.Hawa Mahal

The Palace structured in the shape of Lord Krishna's crown, was built by Sawai Pratap Singh, a devotee of Lord Krishna(a Hindu God) in 1799. The palace was built for Princess and Queens to remain connected to the outside world. The structure contains 953 Jharokhas (windows), from where cool and fresh air can pass.

Visting time : 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Visit duration : 1.5 - 2 hours.

6.Sisodiya Rani Ka Bagh

The Romantic garden was built in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh for his second queen Sisodiya Rani, Udiapur Princess. The garden is famous for its flora wealth, natural attractions and for relaxation. The Garden is located a little away from Jaipur.

Visiting Time : 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Visit Duration : arround 1 hour.
7.Nahargarh Fort

Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the fort was named after a suppernatural spirit of a Rathore, Nahar Singh. The fort recently became a shooting location for a huge budget, controversial Bollywood film Padmavat. The fort consists of Historical Fort, Sheesh Mahal and a Wax Museum.

Visiting Time : 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Visit Hours : 3 to 4 hours.
8. Amar Jawan Jyoti

Amar Jawan Jyoti also known as "Flame Of The Immortal Soldier" has a key attraction that the flame at fur corners always burns as a symbol for memorizing every single soldier who lost his life in order to defeend the nation. Light and sound Show takes place every evening at 8 p.m.

9.Jai Garh Fort

The Fort is also known as "The Fort of Victory", located at the top of Aravalli Ranges, was constructed particularly to store weapons, canons and armors used in 18th centuries, which is now displayed to general public.

Visiting Time : 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Visiting duration : 2 hours.
10.Raj Mandir Cinema

The popular stylish theatre is one of the Asia's largest theatre halls, owned by a jewellery dyanasty of Bhuramal Rajmal Surana. Rajmandir is popular all over the world for its suyper stylish architecture and royal structure and design.

11.Jaipur Zoo

The Jaipur Zoo is India's oldest zoo and was constructed as a part of Ram Niwas Gardens in 1877. The zoo has been divided into two sections one half for the animals and the other for birds.

Visit Timings : 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Visiting hours : 2 - 3 hours
12.Jawahar Kala Kendra

Jawahar Kala kendra is a multi arts centre built by Rajasthan government with the purpose to preserving Rajasthani arts and crafts. Various cultural events are conducted every year by Rajasthan Government.