Jaipur

1. Hawa MahaL
2. Birla Temple
3. City Place
4. Jantar Mantar
5. Amber Fort
6. Nahargarh Fort
7. Albert Hall
8. Ram Niwas Garden
9. Ramgarh Lake
10. Samode – Excursion

Hawa Mahal,  The renowned ‘Palace Of The Winds’,  is one of the prominent tourist attractions in Jaipur city. Located in the heart of Jaipur, this beautiful five-storey palace was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh who belonged to Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty.The original intention of the lattice was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen, since they had to observe strict face cover. The entry to the Hawa Mahal from the city palace side is through an imperial door. It opens into a large courtyard, which has double storeyed buildings on three sides, with the Hawa Mahal enclosing it on the east side. The interior of the Mahal has been described as “having rooms of different coloured marbles, relieved by inlaid panels or gilding; while fountains adorn the centre of the courtyard.

Birla Temple, Jaipur At the foot of Moti Dungri fort is the Birla Temple. This temple forms one of the major attractions of Jaipur. The enormous temple was built during the year 1988, by Birla Group of Industries, one of the business tycoons of India. Birla Mandir is constructed in the finest quality of white marble. The images of Lakshmi and Narayan attract the attention. This temple is a proud architectural landmark of Jaipur. Built in pure white marble, the Birla Temple is unlike the traditional ancient Hindu temples, and is built with a modern approach. Delicate carvings of Hindu symbols, and ancient quotes from the Geeta and the Upanishads ornament the walls of this fascinating temple. One can also recognize the mythological events engraved on the walls. Apart from the religious idols, pictures and figures of several religious saints, philosophers and historical achievers, like Socrates, Buddha, Zarathustra and Confucius, are also included in the temple. A work of art, this temple truly represents architectural beauty, in a modern form.

City Palace, which includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces and other buildings. The City Palace is in the central-northeast part of the Jaipur city, which is laid in a grid pattern with wide avenues. It is a unique and arresting complex of several palaces, pavilions, gardens and temples. The most visited structures in the complex are the Chandra Mahal (Moon Palace), Mubarak Mahal, Mukut Mahal, Maharani’s Palace, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. Upon visiting the magnificant City Palace, it’s easy to see that the royal family of Jaipur was one of the richest in India. The huge complex of courtyards, gardens, and buildings blend both Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The Peacock Gate is exquisite, and contains an alluring display of detailed workmanship featuring bright peacocks. Also inside the City Palace complex is a  interesting displays of royal costumes and old Indian weapons.

Jantar-Mantar is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built by Maharaja (King) Jai Singh. Jantar Mantar at Jaipur of Rajasthan was conceived as a quest for discovering the mysteries of the Cosmos. Jantar Mantar is located close to the gate of the famous City Palace of Jaipur of Rajasthan. Jantar Mantar of Jaipur in Rajasthan is the biggest stone observatory in the world, which is still in a running condition and stands witness to the wisdom of the former age. The astronomical observatory consists of fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time, tracking constellations and, even for, observing the orbits around the sun. Popular structures within the Jantar Mantar are the ‘Samrat Yantra’ (the world’s largest sundial), the ‘Hindu Chhatri’, the ‘Jaiprakash Yantra’ and various geometric structures with astronomical devices to probe the ‘universe’.

Ramgarh Lake is an artificial lake situated near Jamwa Ramgarh in Jaipur. It lies 32 kilometres from Jaipur and covers an area of 15.5 square kilometres. At one time the lake was the main source of water supply to Jaipur city. Ramgarh is a heaven for all tourist activities to be enjoyed. It is a popular picnic spot, particularly after the rainy season. The lake offers recreation like boating between the months of October and June. Ramgarh Lake, with its scenic beauty, is surrounded by exotic wildlife species, particularly birds, and is also a famous Polo ground.The nearest airport to Ramgarh Lake is the Sanganer Airport about 45 km away. Your visit to Ramgarh Lake is incomplete without going to the Ramgarh Lodge, which has a museum and a library. So, Ramgarh Lake sure is a must visit place in Jaipur.