Jaipur, founded by Maharaja Jai Singh, is the capital of Rajasthan and populary known as Pink City. It is a major attraction for the tourists. Jaipur is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls.

The whole city was painted in Pink colour by Maharaja Man Singh II when Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, visited Jaipur in 1876 AD. Jaipur is a royal city.

Jaipur & its surroundings are rather like an endless museum. The city also offers an endless variety of crafts. Jewellers here still fashion the beautiful enamel-on-gold pendants, studded on the reverse with precious stones or pearls & turquoise that one sees in miniature paintings. Jaipur's lacquer bangles are famous all over the world. This is a city to be visited.

Attractions of Jaipur

Hawa Mahal

The Hawa Mahal is a multi layered palace built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. The Mahal is an interplay of red and pink sand stone, carefully and painstakingly outlined with white borders and motifs.

Amber Fort

Amber Fort is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Within the Fort lies the famous Jai Mandir (Temple) with its world renowned Sheesh Mahal, a hall full of Mirrors.

Jal Mahal

The Jal Mahal Palace  was developed as a pleasure spot. It was used for the royal duck shooting parties.

Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar, the modernistic structures known as 'Yantras' are the unique creations of this astronomer-king designed by him and built by experts to observe the movements of sun, moon, planets and the stars.

Birla Mandir

Birla Mandir or the Lakshmi - Narayan Temple, situated just below the Mooti Doongari castle.Built on raised ground, it is surrounded by large lush green gardens.

City Palace (Jaipur)

The City Palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture. The City Palace complex houses several palatial structures. The City Palace occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings.

Govind Devji Temple

It is the miniature temple of Lord Krishna.

Nahargarh Fort

Beyond the hills of Jaigarh, stands the fort of Nahargarh like a watchful sentinel guarding Sawai Jai Singh's beautiful capital.