About Jaipur City Tour
Jaipur, called fondly the Pink City for its elegant old city's pink walls, is a great cultural and tourist destination. Jaipur owes its name and foundation to its founder Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who was a great politician, mathematician and an astronomer. The city of victory, Jaipur boasts of a great assembly of world-renowned monuments. The royalty of this planned city can be experienced through its many monuments that are preserved excellently. The must visit tourist circuit in Jaipur revolves around Amber Fort, Elephant ride around Amber Fort, Palace of Winds or Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Jantar Mantar Observatory. The attractions of Jaipur also include Elephant Safari and Jeep Safari during the excursion. Tourists can even view a royal polo match during winters.
Amber Fort Palace - The sepia tones of Amber Fort Palace take a tourist through the classic romantic medieval era that was prevalent in Rajasthan. The construction of this palace began under the patron ship of Raja Man Singh I in 1592, and was completed by his descendent Jai Singh I. The golden hues of forbidding exterior contrastingly merge with beautiful blend of Mughal and Hindu architecture, thereby creating a mesmerizing views and emotions of Amber Fort Palace.
Jaigarh Fort - The second spectacular fort on the hill overlooking the Jaipur city, Jaigarh Fort is named after Raja Jai Singh, the then king of Jaipur. Located just 15 km away from city center, Jaigarh Fort showcases the weapons and artilleries produced by the aboriginal kingdom and used by the mighty Mughals in fort's museum. The fort of victory features a collection of canons used under the command of Raja Man Singh.
Nahargarh Fort - The third in the series of surrounding forts of city of victory, Nahargarh Fort offers a surprising view of city's landscape from the north. Built in 1734, this fort was built by Jai Singh to boost the defense of Amber Kingdom.
Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Winds or Hawa Mahal is a five story structure based on the crown of Lord Krishna. The 593 latticed stone window complex was once the royal grandstand for the palace women to observe the roadside activities. Built by Pratap Singh in 1799, this grand palace used pink sandstone and elaborated balconies extensively in its construction.
City Palace - Another architectural signature of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, City Palace is wonderful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architectural aesthetics. Built over one-seventh of the region in the walled city, City Palace Complex constitutes Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. The former royal residence, City Palace is still a glorious abode of ex-royal family.
Jantar Mantar - The building specimen is an astronomical observatory built under the patron ship of Jai Singh II. The astronomical instruments in Jantar Mantar features different kinds of sundials, direction detectors and other outsized astronomical instruments for correct predictions.
Chokhi Dhani - The luxury heritage resort of Chokhi Dhani is an ethnic representation of a village suffused with the modern amenities, making it an important destination in Pink City. Visiting Chokhi Dhani gives tourists an impression of a typical Rajasthani village and is a perfect retreat for a business person or a leisure traveller.
Climate – The climate of Jaipur is hot and semi arid in summers and cold in winters.
Ranthambore National Park – Ranthambore is one of the most availed excursions from Jaipur. This wild jungle scrub hemmed by rocky ridges provides grounds to spot and capture the Indian tigers and other wild species and birds on camera.
Agra – The epitome of Indian grace, purity and love, Taj Mahal is an ode from an emperor to his beautiful wife. Often termed as one of the most photographed monuments in the world, it is a crowning glory of India.
Sariska – The 800 sq km Sariska tiger reserve is another wholesome excursion from Jaipur focusing on an enchanted discovery of Indian wildlife. The destination is a home to sambars (deer), chitals (spotted deer), wild boars and lots of birdlife.
Rambagh Palace(5star) | Hotel Silver plaza (3 star) | Hotel Maya International (3 star) |
Holiday Inn(5 star) | Hotel Jaipur Palace (3 star) | Hotel Neelam (3 star) |
Rajvilas(5 star) | Shiv Vilas Resorts (3 star) | Hotel Polo Victory Palace (3 star) |
Jai Mahal Palace(5 star) | Mansingh Towers (3 star) | Hotel Raj Palace (3 star) |
Choki Dhani(5 star) | Sarang Palace (3 star) | Hotel Vijay Niwas (3 star) |
Kesar D'Villa(5 star) | Mandawa Haveli (3 star) | Lal Mahal Palace (3 star) |
Mansingh Tower(5 star) | Hotel Royal Palazzo (3 star) | Maharaja Residency and Banquet (3 star) |
Le Meridien(5 star) | Cambay Golf Resort (3 star) | Naila Bagh Palace (3 star) |
SMS Hotel(5 star) | Chirmi Palace (3 star) | Narain Niwas Palace (3 star) |
Four Points by Sheraton(5 star) | Country Inns Suites (3 star) | Hotel Om Tower (3 star) |
Ramada Hotel(5 star) | Fortune Select Metropolitan (3 star) | Pink Pearl The Fun City (3 star) |
The Gateway Hotel Ramgarh Lodge(5 star) | Dera Rawatsar (3 star) | Palms Hotel (3 star) |
The Ramgarh Resorts(5 star) | Hotel Jaipur Ashok (3 star) | Samode Haveli (3 star) |
Mansingh Palace(5 star) | Golden Tulip Hotel (3 star) | Shahar Palace (3 star) |
Hotel The Trident(5 star) | Hotel Amer View (3 star) | Shahpura House (3 star) |
Hotel Clarks Amer(5 star) | Hotel Arya Niwas (3 star) | Sunrise Naturopathy Health Resort (3 star) |
Rajputana Palace(5 star) | Hotel Bella Casa (3 star) | Hotel 1589 Shrivihar (3 star) |
Chomu Palace(5 star) | Hotel Diggi Palace (3 star) | Samode Palace (3 star) |
Cambay Spa & Resort, Kukas(5 star) | Hotel Chandragupt (3 star) | The Bissau Palace (3 star) |
Hotel Jaipur Greens(4 star) | Hotel Hawa Mahal (3 star) | Tree House Resort (3 star) |
Savista Retreat(4 star) | Hotel Kanchandeep (3 star) | The Gold Palace Resort (3 star) |
KK Royal Days (4 star) | Hotel Jas Vilas (3 star) | The General's Retreat (3 star) |
Royal Orchid Central (4 star) | Hotel Kohinoor (3 star) | The Wall Street Hotel (3 star) |
Red Fox Hotel (4 star) | Hotel Maharani Palace | Vesta Maurya Palace (3 star) |
Hotel Park Prime(3-4star) | Hotel LMB (3 star) | Umaid Lake Palace (3 star) |
Hari Mahal Palace (3 star) | Hotel Mandakini Castle (3 star) |