Jaipur

                        

       

 The Pink city  "JAIPUR"

    

Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its trademark building color. At the center of its stately street grid (notable in India) stands the opulent, colonnaded City Palace complex. With gardens, courtyards and museums, part of it is still a royal residence.



The Delhi to Jaipur by car distance is approximately between 280 – 320 KM and takes about five and a half to seven hours, depending on the Delhi to Jaipur road route.

Time Taken By 
Bus : approx 5-6 hrs
Train: approx 5-7 hrs
Flight: approx 1 hr
Own Vehicle: 3-4 hrs depending upon avg speed

Top 10 sights here

1. Hawa Mahal



Hawa Mahal is open from Visiting Hours - 9.30 AM - 5.00 PM, Entry fee for Indians: 50 Rs. Entry fee for Foreigners : 200 Rs.
Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur, India. Made with the red and pink sandstone, the palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the Zenana, or women's chambers. The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, who was the founder of Jaipur.


2. Amer fort

• Famous for : History, Photography, Seeking Experience.
• Entrance Fee: Rs.25 Per Person for Indians and Rs.200 Per Person for Foreign Tourists.
• Visiting Time: 10 AM – 5 PM (Daily)
• Visit Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Amer Fort or Amber Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres located 11 kilometres from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan.

3. City Palace



The entry fee to the City Palace Museum is Rs. 250 for Adults (Above 18 yrs age) and Rs. 100 for Children (5 to 18 yrs age). There is no entry fee for children below 5 years of age.
The City Palace, Jaipur was established at the same time as the city of Jaipur, by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved his court to Jaipur from Amber, in 1727. 

4. Jal Mahal



The entry fees of jal mahal is Rs. 10.0 per person for indians, 50.0 per person for foreigners, . The entrance ticket price of this place is the official fee for entry to and visit of the place during its opening times.
Jal Mahal is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber. 

5. Jantar Mantar



Jantar Mantar entry fee for foreigners is Rs 200 while the entry fee for Indians is Rs 15. The entry ticket for Jantar Mantar for BIMSTEC and SAARC nationals is Rs 15. The Jantar Mantar tickets for the light and sound show can be bought at the site. The still photography is free but video photography charge is Rs 25.
The Jantar Mantar is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Maratha Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734. It features the world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. 

6. Nahargarh Fort



The entry fees of nahargarh fort is Rs. 50.0 per person for Indians, 200.0 per person for foreign tourists, 5.0 per person for Indian students, 25.0 per person for Foreign students, . The entrance ticket price of this place is the official fee for entry to and visit of the place during its opening times.
Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defense ring for the city. 

7. Jaigarh Fort



The entry fees of jaigarh fort is Rs. 35.0 per person for Indians, 85.0 per person for foreign tourists, . The entrance ticket price of this place is the official fee for entry to and visit of the place during its opening times.
Jaigarh Fort is situated on the promontory called the Cheel ka Teela of the Aravalli range; it overlooks the Amer Fort and the Maota Lake, near Amer in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. The fort was built by Jai Singh II in 1726 to protect the Amer Fort and its palace complex and was named after him. 

8. Albert Hall Museum



The entry fees of albert hall museum is Rs. 40.0 per person for Indian visitor, 300.0 per person for Overseas visitor, 20.0 per person for Indian student, 150.0 per person for Overseas student, . The entrance ticket price of this place is the official fee for entry to and visit of the place during its opening times.
Albert Hall Museum is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the state museum of Rajasthan. The building is situated in Ram Niwas garden outside the city wall opposite New gate and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. It is also called the Government Central Museum.

9. Birla Temple 



The entry fees of birla mandir is Rs. 0.0 per person Free, .
Birla Mandir, Jaipur is a Hindu temple located in Jaipur, India and is part of one of the several Birla mandirs located all around the country. The grand temple is located on an elevated ground at the base of Moti Dungari hill in Rajasthan. The temple is sometimes also referred to as the Laxmi Narayan Temple.

10. Galta Ji

There is no entrance fee to visit the temple.
Galta ji  is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage about 10 km away from Jaipur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The site consists of a series of temples built into a narrow crevice in the ring of hills that surrounds Jaipur. A natural spring emerges high on the hill and flows downward, filling a series of sacred kunds (water tanks) in which pilgrims bathe.



Dishes must eat in Jaipur

1. Dal Bati Choorma



2. Pani Poori



3. Kachouri



4. Pav Bhaji



5. Kathi Roll




Famous Sweets here

1. Ghewar



2. Milk Cake



3. Pheni



4. Churma



5. Moong Dal Halwa



6. Ghajak





Traditional Dresses here


             


               

                          

            


                 

                      


                  

       


Rides in Jaipur

1. Elephant Ride

                  

2. Camel Ride

                   



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