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Jaipur Attractions Fondly referred to as ‘the pink city’ owing to the pink walls and monuments which were so painted during the regime of Sawai Ram Singh to welcome Edward, the Prince of Wales in 1876, Jaipur with its mighty forts & palaces, lively bazaars and vibrant culture attracts millions of visitors from around the globe including the international royalties and celebrities.
From the recently UNESCO inscribed World Heritage Site Amber Fort to the Jantar Mantar (Royal Observatory) which again is a World Heritage Site and the majestic Hawa Mahal, there are plenty of things to do in Jaipur and amazing forts and places to visit in the city to keep even the fussy travelers on their toes. Explore top things to do, attractions and places to visit in Jaipur to plan your trip.

Amber Fort : The Amer Fort is situated in Amer, which is 11 kilometers from Jaipur. Amer, originally, was the capital of the state before Jaipur. It is an old fort, built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh. This fort is also very popularly known as the Amer Palace. The Amer Fort was built in red sandstone and marble and the Maotha Lake adds a certain charm to the entire Fort.

City Palace : Located in the heart of the Pink City Jaipur, the City Palace was where the Maharaja reigned from. This palace also includes the famous ‘Chandra Mahal' and ‘Mubarak Mahal', and other buildings which form a part of the palace complex.

Gaitore: Gaitore, one of the most prominent tourist attractions in Jaipur, is a royal cremation ground for the Kachhwaha Rajput kings and the members of the royal family. The word ‘Gaitore' is believed to be a mispronounced form of the Hindi phrase, 'Gaye ka Thor' which means ‘resting place of the departed souls'.

Hawa Mahal : The renowned ‘Palace Of The Winds', or Hawa Mahal, is one of the prominent tourist attractions in Jaipur city. Located in the heart of Jaipur, this beautiful five-storey palace was constructed in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh who belonged to Kachhwaha Rajput dynasty.

Jaigarh Fort : The Jaigarh Fort is a majestic stronghold built by Sawan Jai Singh II. This almost-intact fort is surrounded by huge battlements and is connected to the Amer Fort (also called ‘Amber' Fort), with subterranean passages. Originally built to protect the Amer Fort and the palace within the complex,

Jantar Mantar : There are plenty of observatories all over the world, but the Jantar Mantar is considered to be one of the largest observatories ever built. Combining religion, science and art, the Jantar Mantar is the name given to a series of five, magnificent structures built in Jaipur, New Delhi, Ujjan, Varanasi and Mathura.

Nahargarh Fort : The Indian state of Rajasthan is famous for its royal heritage. Formed by the union of many princely states ruled mainly by Rajputs, Rajasthan has many forts and palaces. Some of these palaces and forts are associated with important historical events as well.

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