Jaipur

City in India

Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region
and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building
color. At the center of its stately street grid (notable in India) stands the opulent, colonnaded City
Palace complex. With gardens, courtyards and museums, part of it is still a royal residence.

Across from the City Palace is Jantar Mantar, an open-air astronomical observatory from the early
18th century. Also nearby is the Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds), a former cloister for royal
women fronted by a rippling 5-story screen of pink sandstone. Several kilometers outside the city
center, elephants carry visitors uphill to the imposing Amer Fort, which features elaborate wall
carvings and paintings. On the way to the fort, many visitors stop on the banks of Man Sagar Lake
to photograph Jal Mahal, a partially submerged palace that famously reflects in the water.

1. City Palace, Jaipur

The City Palace, Jaipur was established at the same time as the city of Jaipur, by Maharaja Sawai
Jai Singh II, who moved his court to Jaipur from Amber, in 1727. 

Address: Tulsi Marg, Gangori Bazaar, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India-
1732
Opened Hours: 
Sunday 9:30AM–5PM
Monday 9:30AM–5PM
(Ashura) Hours might differ
Tuesday 9:30AM–5PM
(Ashura) Hours might differ
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9:30AM–5PM
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Thursday 9:30AM–5PM
Friday 9:30AM–5PM
Saturday 9:30AM–5PM

2. Jantar Mantar – Jaipur

The Jantar Mantar is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the
Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in
1734. It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Address: Gangori Bazaar, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India
Hours: 
Sunday 9AM–4:30PM
Monday 9AM–4:30PM
(Ashura) Hours might differ
Tuesday 9AM–4:30PM
(Ashura) Hours might differ
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9AM–4:30PM
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Thursday 9AM–4:30PM
Friday 9AM–4:30PM
Saturday 9AM–4:30PM

3. Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur, India. Made with the red and pink sandstone, the palace sits on
the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers. The structure
was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the grandson of Sawai Jai Singh, who was the
founder of Jaipur.

Address: Hawa Mahal Rd, Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002,
India- 1799
Open Hours: 
Sunday 9AM–5PM
Monday 9AM–5PM
(Ashura) Hours might differ
Tuesday 9AM–5PM
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9AM–5PM
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Thursday 9AM–5PM
Friday 9AM–5PM
Saturday 9AM–5PM

4. Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of
Rajasthan, India. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century
by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber. 

Address: Amer Rd, Jal Mahal, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India

Area: 300 acres
Catchment area: 9.073 mi²
Max depth: 14′ 9″
Open Hours: 
Sunday 12–10PM
Monday 12–10:30PM
(Ashura) Hours might differ
Tuesday 12–10:30PM
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Open 24 hours
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Thursday 12–10:30PM
Friday 12–10:30PM
Saturday 12–10:30PM

5. Amber Palace
Amer Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square
kilometres located 11 kilometres from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Located high on a hill, it is the
principal tourist attraction in Jaipur. Wikipedia

Address: Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India-1592

Open Hours: 
Sunday 8AM–5:30PM, 6:30–9:15PM
Monday 8AM–5:30PM, 6:30–9:15PM
(Ashura) Hours might differ
Tuesday 8AM–5:30PM, 6:30–9:15PM
(Ashura) Hours might differ
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8AM–5:30PM, 6:30–9:15PM
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Thursday 8AM–5:30PM, 6:30–9:15PM
Friday 8AM–5:30PM, 6:30–9:15PM
Saturday 8AM–5:30PM, 6:30–9:15PM

6. Nahargarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur in the Indian
state of Rajasthan. Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defense
ring for the city. Wikipedia

Address: Krishna Nagar, Brahampuri, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002, India-1734

Hours: 
Sunday 10AM–6PM
Monday 10AM–6PM
(Ashura) Hours might differ
Tuesday 10AM–6PM
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10AM–6PM
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Thursday 10AM–6PM
Friday 10AM–6PM
Saturday 10AM–6PM

7. Step Well
This ancient site features an architecturally unique arrangement of steps leading down to a well.
Address: Near Kheri Gate, Amer, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302028, India
Hours: 
Sunday Open 24 hours
Monday Open 24 hours
(Ashura) Hours might differ
Tuesday Open 24 hours
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Open 24 hours
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Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
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8. Jhalana Safari Park

Sprawling forest reserve with safari tours of wildlife, including leopards, jackals & civets.
Address: Malviya Nagar Industrial Area, Malviya Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302017, India
Hours: 
Sunday 6:45–9:30AM, 3:30–6:15PM
Monday 6:45–9:30AM, 3:30–6:15PM
(Ashura) Hours might differ
Tuesday 6:45–9:30AM, 3:30–6:15PM
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6:45–9:30AM, 3:30–6:15PM
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Thursday 6:45–9:30AM, 3:30–6:15PM
Friday 6:45–9:30AM, 3:30–6:15PM
Saturday 6:45–9:30AM, 3:30–6:15PM

Hotels:
1. **** Golden Tulip : MI Road, Opposite GPO, C Scheme, Ashok Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan
302001, India•+91 141 426 8777
BDT: 2,089./ Agoda : 2920
2. ****Shakun Hotels & Resorts: D-28, Subhash Marg, Panch Batti, C Scheme, Ashok Nagar,
Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India•+91 141 719 9100
BDT: 2,963./ Agoda: 2886
3. Hari Mahal Palace by Pachar Group: Tirthraj, Jacob Road, Civil Lines, Madrampur, Civil
Lines, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302006, India•+91 91665 31111
BDT: 2,722.
4. ****Laxmi Palace Heritage Boutique Hotel: D-194, Jagdish Marg Behind Sindhi Camp, Bani
Park, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302016, India•+91 141 404 7590
BDT: 1,889./ Agoda: 1983
5. ****Shahpura House: D-257, Devi Marg, Bani Park, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302016, India•+91
141 408 9100
BDT: 2,284.
6. NIRBANA PALACE A HERITAGE HOTEL: Main D-Villa Building, Behind Hotel Teej, Khasa
Kothi Circle, MI Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302001, India•+91 141 337 1444
BDT 2,638.
7. Pearl Palace Heritage: 54, Lane Number 2, Ajmer Road, Gopalbari, Jaipur, Rajasthan
302001, India, Phone: +91 141 237 5242
Agod: 2983: : BDT: 4,400.
8. Leisure Inn Grand Chanakya:
BDT 1771