One Day Trip from Jaipur

Duration: 1 Days
Name of the city: Jaipur
Destinations : Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Local Bazar

Tour Overview: Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan a romantic realm of resplendent palaces, mighty fortresses and regal Maharajahs that lies in the western deserts and is an utterly unique part of India. Proudly belonging to the KSHATRIYA warrior caste and fiercely independent, the Rajput princes made fearsome foes. However, many of them realized that to maintain their wealth and authority locally, it was expedient to proclaim allegiance to the central power. Thus, many enjoyed a privileged position under the Mughal emperors and also the British Raj that followed.

The bustling Rajasthan capital of Jaipur takes its name from its venerated founder Jai Singh II, who was given the title Sawai Maharaja by the Mughal. Literally translated this would mean "one and a quarter", suggesting that the Mughal thought this emperor to be more valuable than just "one". Jaipur is known as the "Pink City" on account of the distinctive colour of its buildings. This did not, however, form part of the original plan, but dates back to 1856, when the city was given a wash of pink in honor of a State Visit from Prince Albert.

Jaipur Day Tour Itinerary
We will start your Pink city tour with Elephant Back ascent to the Fort. You will enjoy Elephant ride to Amber Fort Palace.

AMBER FORT PALACE: Amber is the classic romantic Rajsthani fort palace. Its construction was started by Man Singh I in 1592, and completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. Its forbidding exterior belies an inner paradise where a beautiful fusion of Mughal and Hindu styles finds its ultimate expression.

CITY PALACE: A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajsthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

JANTAR MANTAR: This is the largest and the best preserved of the five observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use.

HAWA MAHAL: The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures consist of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
This afternoon is free for you to relax shop or explore independently. Shopping is superb in Jaipur, particularly for gold and silver jewellery, pottery, tie-dye materials, silk, saris, wooden handicrafts and carpets.

Tour Inclusions
• All Monument Entrance Fees
• English speaking guide
• Elephant ride at Amber Fort Palace
• Local market visit
• Lunch in restaurant
• All transfers and sightseeing by Exclusive Air Conditioned Chauffer driven well condition vehicle with Indian tourism permit.
• Fuel, toll, parking and driver's allowance
• mineral water in the car
• All applicable taxes