Top 5 Places to Visit in Jaipur

List of top 5 places to visit in Jaipur using cab service in Jaipur

There are different yet amazing places in Jaipur which you must explore while travelling to Jaipur. Here is the list of top 5 places that you must visit in Jaipur which include Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Amber Palace and city Palace. Let’s discuss and understand these amazing places in detail.

1.      Hawa Mahal: Hawa Mahal is a palace situated on the edge of the City Palace. The palace is made from the red and pink sandstone. Hawa Mahal is extended from the edge of City Palace to Zenana or women’s chambers.

What is special about Hawa Mahal?

It is a five-storey building and is one of the tallest building in the world and is built with no foundation. The building is leaned at 87 degree but the pyramid shape of Hawa Mahal helps the building to be at the exact location. It is dedicated to Lord Krishna.

What was the old name of Hawa Mahal?

The building has 953 small windows hence the initial or the old name of the building is 953 Jharokhas. It is also known by the the name Pawan Mahal or the Palace of Winds.

What is there in all the five floors of Hawa Mahal?

On the first floor of the building, you can see Sharad Mandir while moving to the second floor of the building, you can visit Ratan Mandir and, in the rest, top 3 floors of the building you can go to Vichitra Mandir, Hawa Mandir and last but not the least Prakash Mandir.

Entry fees and timing

The entry fees of Hawa Mahal is INR 50 for Indians and INR 200 for foreigners. It is opened at 9 am and closes at 5 pm.

2.      Jal Mahal: Jal Mahal or Water Palace is a palace is in the middle of the Man Singh Lake, Jaipur. It is a famous tourist destination in Jaipur which seems to be floating in the lake. It was originally built in the year 1699 and later it was renovated and converted into a lounge in 18^th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.

Who is the owner of Jal Mahal?

Kothari and Mofatraj Munot, both are very close to Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, hence they jointly owns the resorts of Jal Mahal for which they have to pay INR 2.5 crore (25000000) annually.

Entry fees and timing:

There is no entry fees and you can visit the place from morning 6 am to evening 6 pm.

3.      Nahargarh Fort: Nahargarh Fort is at the edge of Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city. Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort are formerly the defence ring of the city. It is called adobe of tigers was a barrier defending the city from the attack of the enemies. Behind the walls of Madhvendra Bhawan's fort house is a summer destination only for royal family. The fort was build by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734.

Entry fees and timing:

You can visit the place daily from morning 10 am to evening at 5:30 pm and to enter the fort adults have to pay INR 50, Students INR 25 and for foreigners, the ticket price is INR 200

4.      Amber Palace: Amber palace or Amer Fortis popular for its artistic elements. With its large ramp and series of gates the Amber palace overlooks Maota Lake, the main source of water. The palace is the best example of great architectures of Rajputs. Amber Palace or Amber Fort is 11 km away from the main Jaipur city.

How to reach?

You can book a taxi hire in Jaipur as the amber palace is 11 km away from the Jaipur city.

What is the time taken to see full amber palace?

To see full Amber Palace, you need almost 4 to 5 hours in hand.

Entry fees and timing:

 The Palace is open for the visitors at 8 am in the morning and closes at 7 pm in evening. To visit the palace you have to pay INR 50 (Adults) INR 10 (Students) and INR 100 (Foreign students) and INR 550 (Foreigners)

5.      City Palace: City Palace is a royal residence and was the administrative headquarter of the rulers of Jaipur. It is known as the ABODE OF THE ROYALS and it was located within the city and was build by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. City Palace is the beautiful fusion of Mughal and Rajput architectures.

Timing and fees of city palace:

For adults you have to pay INR 400 and for children the entry fees is INR 250. The time to visit the palace is 9:30 am to 5:30 pm daily.

FAQs

1.      What are the top 5 places to visit in Jaipur?

Here is the list of top 5 places that you must visit in Jaipur which include Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Amber Palace and city Palace.

2.      How far is Amber Palace from Jaipur and how to reach there?

You can book a taxi hire in Jaipur as the amber palace is 11 km away from the Jaipur city.

3.      What is the entry time and fees of Hawa Mahal?

The entry fees of Hawa Mahal is INR 50 for Indians and INR 200 for foreigners. It is opened at 9 am and closes at 5 pm.

4.      Who is the owner of Jal Mahal?

Kothari and Mofatraj Munot, both are very close to Rajasthan’s Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, hence they jointly owns the resorts of Jal Mahal for which they have to pay INR 2.5 crore (25000000) annually.

5.      What is there in the 5 floors of Hawa Mahal?

On the first floor of the building, you can see Sharad Mandir while moving to the second floor of the building, you can visit Ratan Mandir and, in the rest, top 3 floors of the building you can go to Vichitra Mandir, Hawa Mandir and last but not the least Prakash Mandir.