18 Must-Visit Places In Jaipur To Complete Your Pink City Experience

Jaipur, the Pink City of India was the first planned city in Indian history according to Vastu Shastra. The great Bengali architect, Vidyadhar Bhattacharya designed it in 1727 and the direction of the street was according to sunrise and sunset.

Pink is the color of hospitality that is why Maharaja Ram Singh painted the whole city in pink color to welcome Edward, the Prince of Wales in 1876. Now residents of Pink city tend to preserve this unique identity.

There are numerous places to visit in Jaipur along with local shopping markets. Each place carries their own value, myth, and history that make it special.

We have listed places which you should not miss out in your Jaipur trip:

1. Hawa Mahal

The Palace of breezes has total 953 windows was built in 1799 and it just resembles the Lord Krishna’s Crown. It is just 5.5 km away from main city. This palace holds its name due to its ventilated architecture.

2. Jaigarh Fort

This palace is 15.5 km from Jaipur city was built by Jai Singh II in 1726. The primary purpose behind its construction was to protect Amber Fort and Palace from attack.

3. Jal Mahal

This palace is located in midst of Man Sagar Lake that is why it is called as Jal Mahal. It is 17.2 Km from the Jaipur. After its construction, it was renovated by Maharaja Jai Singh II.

4. Jantar Mantar

Person who visit Jaipur, always visit Jantar Mantar. This proud World Heritage Site has many collections of architectural instruments of astronomy. Not like today’s instruments, it was so complex and sophisticated instrument.

5. City palace

As Name suggests, it is a landmark to the city and hot destination for tourists, also Sawai Jai Singh II built it in 1732 AD. It offers the stunning view of the whole city that gives the insight of rich heritage of the long-gone era.

6. Amer Fort

Maan Singh, the Ruler of Amer, built this fort in 16th century and it is 13 km away from the main city. The fort is open for tourists from 8 am in the morning until evening.

7. Nahargarh Fort

This fort is located at 6 km away from the city. Its main tourist attraction is monument and history. The fort was originally named Sudarshangarh but was renamed to Nahargarh, which means “abode of tigers”. It is said that Nahar here stands for Nahar Singh Bhomia.

8. Choki Dhani

It is a 5-star resort in complete village form that captures the vibrant culture and color of Rajasthan at one place. It came in 1990 into hospitality world, which determined to give unique experience of culture through paintings, wall decorations, deepak walls, Bani Thani art etc.

9. Festivals and fairs in Jaipur

Every state in India share a unique traditions and customs. Other than Elephant Fair famous festivals celebrated in Jaipur are kite festival, Ganguar festival, Teej festival etc. They perfectly describe their culture and tradition and Pink city is incomplete the without these festivals.

10. Shopping in Jaipur

List of endless things you get makes Jaipur a must visit shopping destination. There are quite a few shopping places in the pink city of India.

Johari Bazaar where one can find large collection of jewelry, precious stones & gems. Tripolia Bazaar is famous for lac jewelry and varieties of bangles, also Bandini tie and dye fabrics can be found here. Other famous markets are Chandpole Bazaar, Kishanpole Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Sireh Deori Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar where you can find handicrafts, wooden souvenirs, blue pottery, Jaipur carpets, puppets, textiles, traditional jootis etc.

11. Galtaji Temple

This ancient temple is 10 km away from main city is famous for Ramgopal Ji and Monkey temple inside the complex. Here is a pond where devotees take sacred bathe before entering the Temple.

12. Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple

The temple was built under the supervision of Seth Jai Ram Paliwal in 1761 which is dedicated to lord Ganesha. Lakhs of devotees visit this temple and worship God. It is located at small Hillock.

13. Birla Mandir

The great modern architecture is similar to the Scottish castle in design. This white marble mandir was opened for public in 1985 and dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi.

14. Vidyadhar Garden

The garden was built in the memory of Vidyadhar Bhattacharya in 1988. He was the main architect of Jaipur City. There is no fee for visiting; and the garden is open 7 days a week from 8 am to 5:30 pm.

15. Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh

This garden is located at the 6 km away from Jaipur city boasts multilevel garden. Many features enhance its beauty like pained pavilion, watercourses, and fountains. The garden was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1728 and derives it name from Rani Sisodia.

16. Albert Hall Museum

This government museum was built in 19th century in the occasion when Prince Wales visited the city. it was built by Sawai Ram Singh-2. It stores and displays various historic items such as jewelry, Apparels, artifacts, weapons and belongings of Royal families.

17. Central Park

it lies at the core of the Pink city that is why it is called as central park. its richness is a green garden, club around it, and Rambagh polo ground. It also has various features like 5km jogging track.

18. Rambagh Palace

This palace as built for Kesar Badaran, queen’s favorite in 1835. later, in 1925 it became the resident of Maharaja of Jaipur. Being a heritage site, it has served lot of Roral families, now converted into heritale hotel by Taj.