Day 01
Jaipur Heritage Tour of Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and City Palace
- We usually start at 08:30 hrs from your hotel after breakfast. The first stop is in front of the most photogenic place called Hawa Mahal. It is a five-storied pyramidal tower constructed out of red and pink sandstone and is among the famous tourist places in Jaipur. Built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, it features 953 small windows and looks like a honeycombed hive. If you climb to the top of Hawa Mahal, you can get amazing views of the City Palace and Jantar Mantar from there.
- Then we drive towards the beautiful Amber Fort, a majestic fort with a hilltop setting and an opulent palace. One of the most iconic forts in Jaipur, Amber Fort is steeped in history and remains a glorious example of architectural brilliance. The fort includes magnificent structures like Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Diwan-e-Khas, and the Hall of Private Audience. After visiting Amber Fort, we drive back to the Pink City, but on the way we stop at the mesmerizing site known as the Water Palace, or Jal Mahal. Jal Mahal stands in the middle of Man Sagar Lake and is a spectacular five-storied palace built in the Rajput style of architecture. It was built as a hunting lodge for the rulers of this land. Four stories remain submerged under the water when the lake is full, and only the top one remains visible. After visiting this site, we experience one of the city's major businesses: gemstone jewellery.
- After these experiences, we move towards the astronomical observatory called Jantar Mantar. It was built in 1734 under the command of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. It houses the world's largest sundial made of stone and nineteen other architectural astronomical instruments. This place has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Keep walking towards the City Palace Museum in the heart of the city. City Palace is one of the most remarkable tourist attractions in Jaipur and was the former residence of the royal family. The museum has a fantastic gallery of textiles, costumes, and weapons. Flawless engravings and fine artwork give this place a distinct beauty. Adorned with sprawling gardens, courtyards, halls, royal residences, and art galleries, every part of this palace reflects the glory of Rajputana. This is the last destination of the tour, allowing you to finish your visit to Jaipur with incredible stories as a present.
