An Overview of Glorious History with Jaipur Tourism

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 16^th 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.