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A tour to the Pink City takes you to the colourful past of the royal state of Rajasthan. Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is the largest city in the state. Popular for its awe-inspiring monuments and architectural wonders, Jaipur has not failed to attract travellers from around the globe.
Though there are a lot of tourist attractions that you would love to visit in this beautiful city, let us provide you with a short list of the top 10 tourist spots of the city.
City Palace
The City Palace is a popular tourist site in the heart of the city and is also one of the magnificent structures in Jaipur. A perfect blend of Mughal and Rajput styles of architecture can be found here.
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Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal translates to 'The Palace of Winds'. The architecture of the structure talks about the aesthetic sense of the poet King Sawai Pratap Singh who built it. This red stone structure is not to be missed when you're at Jaipur.
The Galtaji Temple (Monkey Temple)
The Galtaji Temple is a jewel of Jaipur. The temple is dedicated to the Sun God and is known for the monkeys that dwell in the place. The temple also offers you splendid views of the city.
Amber Fort
This 200 year old structure was built almost seven years before even Jaipur came into existence. This is one of the most popular tourist attractions of Jaipur.
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Nahargarh Fort
The Nahargarh Fort is an amalgamation of Indian and European styles of architecture. Nestled in the Aravalli mountain ranges, the fort is one of the best attractions of the city.
Albert Hall
The shimmering structure of the Albert Hall will surely leave you wonder-struck. Though it was built as a drought relief project, today it is more of a museum with a handsome collection of colourful crystals, metal sculptures, paintings and more.
Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar is the largest among the five astronomical observatories in India. This UNESCO 'world heritage site' is worth a visit while you're on a trip to Jaipur.
Jaigarh Fort
The Jaigarh Fort is also known as the Fort of Victory. The fort was constructed to serve military purposes, and is one of the most visited tourist spots in Jaipur.
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Jal Mahal
This beautiful palace was built as a hunting lodge for the royal family of Jaipur. Located on the banks of a lake, the view offered by the structure is inexplicable in words.
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Birla Mandir
The Birla Mandir is also known as the Laxmi Narayan Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his consort Goddess Laxmi. The idol of Lord Vishnu is carved out of a single marble stone. This is one of the best attractions in the city as well.
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