Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and holds a numbers of famous forts and palaces in its heart that offer an exciting view to the tourists. Many of the monuments are centuries old made by the Rajput rulers and are a great reflection on the history of Jaipur.
The City Palace
Situated in the heart of the city, The City Palace is a historic landmark made of grey and white marble columns in gold and colored stones that support carved arches. The palace also holds a museum with a collection of various types of dresses, armory of Mughal and Rajput weapons, swords and jewels. It also has an art gallery which contains paintings, carpets, astronomical works and other valuable objects.
Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar is one of the most remarkable observations of the ruler of Jaipur, Jai Singh and it literally means the 'instruments for measuring the harmony of the heavens'.
Made of marble and stone, it represents the high points of medieval Indian astronomy. The observatory still contains some of the objects that were used to watch the movements of the celestial bodies. It is one of the largest observatories in India.
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is the most striking monument in Jaipur. It was built to provide the noble ladies for watching the daily proceedings of the city. It is one of its kind and the magical structure seems straight out of the Arabian Nights giving it a mythical stature.
Ram Niwas Garden
Ram Niwas Garden was constructed in 1868 by Swai Ram Singh located near the center of modern Jaipur. It is spread over an area of 33 acres and houses Albert Hall Museum, the state zoo, Ravindra Manch theatre as well as cafes and picnic spots.
Albert Hall
Albert Hall is situated in the beautiful garden of Ram Niwas. It was constructed by Maharaha Swai Singh and is now used as a museum. It is a vast and verdant garden housing a zoo, a greenhouse, an aviary and a sports ground.
Jai Mahal Palace
Jai Mahal Palace is an octagonal minaret of seven storeys topped by a canopy and has balconies on alternate floors. It is often called swargasuli or a dart piercing the heaven. This palace also has a waterway that flows past the stones into the fountain pools to red stone steps and walkways interlink these pools. It was constructed after getting inspired by the Mughal gardens.
Amber Fort
Also known as Amer fort, Amber Fort is the complex of palaces, halls, gardens and temples built over a period of about two centuries. The palace rises from the placid waters of the Mootha Lake, approached through a steep path that leads to Singh palace and Jaleb Chowk. Two flights of stairs rise from one end of the Chowk, one leading to the temple of Shila Mata and the other to the palace complex. The Jas Mandir in the upper floor combines the finest elements of Mughal architecture and interior decoration in a Rajput setting with intricately carved jali screens, delicate mirror and stucco works.
Samode Haveli
Built by the nobles of Rajasthan is the Samode Haveli, a glittering large town house in the early 19th century. The reception hall is a dazzling one with beautiful wall paintings, pillars and furniture of the past ages. There is also a lovely garden at the back with an added elephant ramp.
B M Birla Planetarium
B M Birla Planetarium is equipped with modern computerized projection system and offers unique audio visual entertainment. It also has a science museum as a part of its large sprawling structure. It’s a very informative place to visit for people interested in working of celestial bodies.
