Nearby Attractions in Jaipur

Nearby Attractions in Jaipur

The nearby attractions in Jaipur will keep you occupied all the days that you spend in Jaipur. There are lots of nearby attractions in Jaipur that you cannot explore them all in single visit. However, you can prioritize them according to your tastes and preferences and spend your time wisely.

Jaipur is a city of palaces and forts. There are many royal buildings in Jaipur to explore. You will be taken to the era of Maharajas when you spend time in them. Apart from these structures there are also museums, parks and religious places. All of them make Jaipur a must see place.

Last Updated: 06/12/2015

• Amer Fort

  National Highway 8, Jaipur

  Distance from Jaipur :14 km;

  Time to Reach from Jaipur :0h, 20 m

  Amer Fort is one of the main tourist attractions in Jaipur and was built by Meenas king Raja Alan Singh Chanda. Later Kachhawa rajput occupied this fort. It was renovated by Raja Man Singh and then by Jai Singh I. It remained the capital of Sawai kings until it was shifted to Jaipur in 1727.  ...

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• Hawa Mahal

  NH 8, Badi Choupad, Badi Choupar Jaipur

  Distance from Jaipur :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Jaipur :0h, 10 m

  Hawa Mahal is one of the important attractions in Jaipur. Hawa Mahal means the palace of winds. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. The front portion of the palace resembles that of a pyramid. It has five stories and has 954 windows. These windows were made of lattice work in sandst...

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• Jantar Mantar Observatory

  Pink City, Jaipur

  Distance from Jaipur :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Jaipur :0h, 11 m

  Jantar Mantar Observatory was one of the five observatories constructed by Maharajah Jai Singh II between the years 1727 and 1734. This was built based on the one in Delhi. The name Jantar means instrument and Mantar means formula or calculation. This means the calculation instrument.   The J...

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• City Palace

  Pink City, Jaipur

  Distance from Jaipur :5 km;

  Time to Reach from Jaipur :0h, 11 m

  The City Palace served as the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur belonging to the Kachwaha Rajputs clan. This palace includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal. It also houses a museum. The construction of the palace was started in 1729 by Sawai Jai Singh II and was completed in 1732. His successors m...

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• Albert Museum

  Ramnivas Gardens, Jaipur

  Distance from Jaipur :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Jaipur :0h, 10 m

  Government Central Museum in Jaipur is one of the oldest museums and was constructed by the British officer Lt. Swinton Jacob in 1876. It was also called Albert Museum. During the rule of Maharaja Ram Singh, it was used as town hall. His successor Madho Singh changed this into an art museum.  ...

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• Jaipur Zoo

  Sawai Man Singh Road, Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur

  Distance from Jaipur :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Jaipur :0h, 10 m

  The Jaipur Zoo was opened in 1877 and it has two sections, one for mammals and the other for reptiles and birds. Jaipur Zoological Garden houses 71 species of animals including some endangered species. The floral arcades and lush green landscapes and the museum, aviary, herbarium and greenhouse make...

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• Jai Garh Fort

  Jaipur

  Distance from Jaipur :14 km;

  Time to Reach from Jaipur :0h, 21 m

  Jaigarh Fort is situated on the Cheel Ka Teela hills in the Aravalli ranges. It is closer to the Amber fort and Moata Lake. Jaigarh Fort was built by Sawai Jai Singh III in 1726. This fort is also called Victory Fort.   Though Jaigarh Fort and Amber Fort lie in close proximities they are two ...

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• Galta Temple or Monkey Temple

  Galtaji, Jaipur-Agra Highway, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, Jaipur

  Distance from Jaipur :10 km;

  Time to Reach from Jaipur :0h, 15 m

  Galta Temple or the Monkey Temple is situated in the mountain ranges located at the eastern part of the city. There is a reservoir above this which has pure water that appears to fall from the Gaumukh or the mouth of a cow. During sunset, hundreds of monkeys gather on this spot. This temple is nickn...

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• The Rambagh Palace

  Bhawani Singh Road, Jaipur

  Distance from Jaipur :4 km;

  Time to Reach from Jaipur :0h, 8 m

  Ram Bagh Palace served as the residence of the Jaipur Maharajas. It is located in an area of 47 acres. This has been converted into the luxury hotel of Taj Groups. Originally it was the garden house built in 1835 for the wet nurse of prince Ram Singh II. In 1887, Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh changed t...

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• Nahargarh Fort (Tiger Fort)

  B-4, Gopal Bari, Behind Corporate Park, Jaipur

  Distance from Jaipur :1 km;

  Time to Reach from Jaipur :0h, 1 m

  Nahargarh Fort was built by Maharaja Jai Sawai Singh in 1734. This is located on the Aravalli range and from here you can have the fantastic view of the city. Nahargarh means the Abode of Tigers. Hence this fort is also called the Tiger Fort. Many additions were done to this fort by the descendants ...

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