Affectionately dubbed as the “Pink
City”, Jaipur is among the most famous travel
destinations in India. It is a perfect escape to re-live the glorious history
of Rajputs. Painted in pink colour, a series of old structures in the city
justifies its title. Jaipur tourism
enchants visitors with its unlimited options of sightseeing, adventure and
shopping.
Let us have a look at some of
the most popular tourist destinations in
Jaipur.
City Palace
This majestic palace in Jaipur holds your attention
with its architectural grandeur. You can easily get an idea of the affluence of
the kings of Jaipur. The huge complex of the city palace houses courtyards,
buildings, gardens and other spectacular structures. An exquisite Peacock Gate
and an appealing exhibition of intricate craftsmanship that features vibrant
peacocks enthrall visitors from far and wide. The royal family stays in the
spectacular Chandra Mahal. On your Jaipur
travel, you can visit the palace complex that houses a museum and an art
gallery where you can come across an eye-grabbing display of the royal outfits
and Indian weapons.
Hawa Mahal
An amazing place to see with tourism in Jaipur, the Hawa Mahal was
constructed for the royal women to see street processions by hiding themselves.
This five-storied pyramid-shaped structure was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh
in 1799. It boasts of its 953 latticework windows, which are known as
‘Jharokhas’, making it look magnificent. The spectacular architectural beauty
and amazing interior decoration make the place counted among the popular tourism attractions of Jaipur.
Amer Fort
This is one of the most
popular attractions of tourists on their
Jaipur tourism trip. Situated on a hilltop, the fort served as an old bastion
of the ruling Kachhawa clan, built by Raja Man Singh in the 16th
century. The fort exhibits a gorgeous blend of architectural styles of Mughal
and Rajput. The artistic features of gates, palaces, ornate halls, pavilions
and lush gardens will leave you spell-bound. On your Jaipur vacations, you can see the prime attractions of the fort that
include Diwan-e-Aam or the ‘Hall of Public Audience’, Jal Mandir, Ganesh Pol
and Sukh Niwas.
Jaipur Handicrafts
Jaipur is an amazing place for
shopping lovers. You can shop around the bustling bazaars to buy a plethora of
exquisite shopping items. Shopping in
Jaipur includes jewellery, embroidered juttis, leather products, marble
items and precious stones. Jaipur has various markets from where tourists can
pick some of the most stunning handicrafts.
Jaipur Tourism
beckons tourists with its amazing forts, stunning palaces and gorgeous lakes. Jaigarh Fort is another enchanting
attraction, which is a must see place on your tour to Rajasthan.
