Top Things to Do in Jaipur Sightseeing and Tourist Places

Albert Hall Musuem - 4 KM

Jaipur’s cultural beauty is well expressed in its architecture and art forms. One of the best ways to enjoy the culture is in a in a museum. The best of all museums is the Albert Hall Museum. This museum provides an exclusive collection of artefacts, objects, and other art forms. The Albert Hall Museum was built in 1876 as a concert hall. The museum gets its name from the Victoria and Albert Museum of London because of the similarity of architecture. The foundation for the building started in 1876, when the Prince of Wales visited Jaipur. When the building was constructed, the royals and government did not have any idea about its usage. It was initially used as a town hall in 1880. Later, the King of Jaipur, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II, suggested using it as a museum for industrial arts. Later, the hall was used for displaying the masterpieces of local artisans.

Jantar Mantar - 4 KM

The Jantar Mantar is a collection of nineteen architectural and astronomical instruments built by the Rajput King Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan. The monument was completed in 1734. It features the world's largest stone sundial and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located near the City Palace and Hawa Mahal. The instruments allow the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye. The observatory is an example of Ptolemaic positional astronomy, which was shared by many civilisations.

City Palace - 4 KM

The palace was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. As with most structures in Jaipur, this palace also reflects the fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture. The City Palace complex is spread over a large area, occupying one-seventh of the old city of Jaipur. It has a sequence of gardens, buildings, courtyards, temples, and museums to give it a grand view that reflects its historical importance and magnificent royal grace. Its outer boundary was built by Raja Jai Singh, and other structures were added by his successors to add charm to it. It also served as a residence for the former Maharaja of Jaipur.

Hawa Mahal - 5 KM

Hawa Mahal, built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, is Jaipur’s most distinctive landmark. It was designed for the royal ladies to watch and enjoy the processions and other activities on the street below. The top offers stunning views over Jantar Mantar and the City Palace in one direction and over Sireh Deori Bazaar in the other. The best time to visit Hawa Mahal is in the early morning, when the sun enters the rooms from the windows.

Birla Mandir - 6 KM

Birla Mandir, Jaipur (Lakshmi Narayan Temple) is a Hindu temple located in Jaipur, India, and is one of many Birla mandirs. It was built by the B.M. Birla Foundation in 1988 and is constructed solely of white marble. It is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu (Narayan), whose images appear inside, along with other Hindu gods and goddesses and selections from the Gita and Upanishads. Festivals such as Diwali and Janamashtami are celebrated at the temple.

Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh - 8 KM

Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh had founded the garden in 1728 for his beloved second wife, who belonged to the Sisodia Rajput clan of Udaipur. As the garden was away from the chaos of the main city, it offered a serene heaven to the queen of Sisodia. The garden has colourful, scented flowers, several plant species, and verdant green shrubs.

Jal Mahal - 9 KM

The most serene sight amidst the chaos of Jaipur is the beautiful Jal Mahal Jaipur, or Water Palace. This low-rise symmetrical palace, which once was a shooting lodge for the Maharajah, appears to float in the centre of Sagar Lake. The light sand-coloured stone walls of the Jal Mahal Jaipur are in stark contrast to the deep blue of the waters of the lake.

Amber Fort - 12 KM

Cradled on the top of Aravali Hill lies the Amber Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This majestic building, with its maze-like passages and serpentine staircases, is an architectural masterpiece and has significant importance in Indian history. Amer Fort is clad in pink and yellow sandstone and is a part of an extensive complex. Built by one of the most trusted generals of Akbar, Maharaja Man Singh I, in the year 1592, Amber Fort served as the main residence of the Rajput Rulers.

Jaigarh Fort - 15 KM

Located on the Hill of Eagles, Jaigarh Fort was built in 1726 AD by Sawan Jai Singh II. Jaigarh Fort is located at a height of 500 feet above sea level and offers panoramic views of the surrounding area. It houses the world's largest cannon on the wheels, called the 'Jaivana Cannon'. There are various other attractions within the fort, like Laxmi Vilas, Lalit Mandir, Aram Mandir, and the Vilas Mandir.