Day 01
Jaipur Heritage Sightseeing Tour
- Meet your tour guide, who will meet and assist you upon your arrival in Jaipur. Later, you will be taken to visit the following:
- Amber Fort: About 11 km north of Jaipur stands the spectacular Amber Fort, built by Maharaja Man Singh. A wonderful example of Rajput architecture, it overlooks a lake that reflects its many terraces and pavilions. Amber is also known for the spectacular Sheesh Mahal, Jai Mandir, Diwan-i-Am, Sikh Niwas, and the small Kali Temple.
- Hawa Mahal: Also known as the Palace of Winds, it was built in 1799. It is a part of the City Palace and was commissioned by Sawai Pratap Singh. The Hawa Mahal was designed for the ladies of the royal household to watch the goings-on in the street while remaining hidden from public view. See Panna Meena ka Kund.
- City Palace: In the heart of the old city is a former royal residence built in a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles. A part of this palace is now a museum. The rest of the palace serves as the living quarters of the royal family of Jaipur. The palace also has an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia, and rare astronomical works.
- Jantar Mantar: A stone observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh, it represents his love for astronomy. Its complex instruments, with settings and shapes that are scientifically designed, represent the high point of medieval Indian astronomy.
- Albert Hall, Birla Temple, and Ganesh Temple: Visit Albert Hall and offer your prayers at the Birla and Ganesh Temple.
