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15 Famous Tourist Places to Visit in Jaipur

The magnificence of Jaipur cannot be described in words alone. The palaces, forts, monuments, museum, lake; every single thing in this city is awe-inspiring. In one day, you can see many places in Jaipur, but if you can stay longer, there are several places nearby to the city that you can visit. So, if you are in a mood to explore and experience the Rajasthani culture at its finest, here are some of the best places to visit in Jaipur in 2 days.

Best Places to Visit in Jaipur

1. Jaigarh Fort

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Jaigarh fort is highly associated with its world’s largest cannon on wheels. Another thing that popularizes the attraction is Diwa Burj, a structure from medieval period. There’s a watch tower called ‘Chee ta Teela’. You will be able to see the entire city from this point, and the view is captivating.

2. Amer Fort

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Amer fort is one of the top places to visit in Jaipur which you must not miss visiting. The architecture is one of a kind and the palace still looks as beautiful as it was during the time of Maharaja Man Singh I. If you can make it early in the morning, you can take elephant ride to reach the fort. The view of the sunset from the fort is splendid. You can also wait to see the evening light and sound show in the fort.

3. Nahargarh Fort

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Located high up on the Aravali hills, Nahargarh fort is one of the preferred destinations of the tourists. The view of sunrise and sunset from this fort is breathtaking. You will also find a café inside the fort that serves snacks and drinks.

4. Achrol Fort

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Situated at a little distance from the city centre, Achrol fort is known for its architectural wonder. Apart from this, the fort is also liked by trekkers. During the morning hours, you can also indulge yourself in activities like rappelling. This is certainly one of the best tourist places to visit in Jaipur.

5. City Palace

 

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City palace is one the places to visit in Jaipur in 1 day. The palace is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The royal family still stays in one side of the palace, while the other side has been turned into a museum, where you can see various paintings, regal costumes, old weapons, etc.

6. Jal Mahal

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Located in the centre of Lake Man Sagar, Jal Mahal is one of the popular places to visit in Mansarovar, Jaipur. It’s a 5 storey palace, of which 4 floors remain under the water. Just like City Palace, Jal Mahal also has an amalgamation of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.

7. Hawa Mahal

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Known for its 953 small windows (jharokhas), Hawa Mahal is one of the spectacular tourist attractions in the city. The breezy palace was built so that royal ladies could see the everyday life and celebrations on the street as they were not allowed to make public appearance without covering their face. The shape of Hawa Mahal is that of a honeycomb.

8. Galtaji Temple

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Galtaji temple is one of the nearby places to visit in Jaipur, which is popular for its complex structure. The temple is surrounded by Aravali hills and dense greenery, because of which the temperature in this area is always moderate. There are three sacred pools of water in the temple and two granite cliffs. You will find monkeys bathing in the pools.

9. Sisodia Rani Garden

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Located at a distance of 10 km from Jaipur, this garden was built in 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh for Rani Sisodia Jai Singh. It is considered as the symbol of their love. This garden was often frequented by the queens of Jaipur.

10. Abhaneri Step Well

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Also called as Abha Nagri, is one of the places to visit near Jaipur in one day. The step well is situated in the desert and was made to counter shortage of water and reserve water to use during the dry seasons. The well remains cool throughout the summers.

11. Elefantastic

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This is just the right place for animal lovers. It is an elephant farm where the treatment, diet, and medicines of these elephants are taken care of. You can even take an elephant safari here.

12. Jantar Mantar

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Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory that originated in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. There are nineteen architectural astronomical instruments which helped people back then to track the movements of heavenly bodies and predict eclipses. Today, it is one of the most important places to visit in Jaipur.

13. Albert Hall Museum

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If you want to know the rich history of Jaipur, you must visit Albert Hall Museum. You will be able to see a fascinating collection of work of art which includes crystal works, sculptures, metal items, paintings, ivory items, carpets and jewelry. The most interesting part of this museum is the Egyptian mummy, which is one of the very few mummies preserved in India.

14. Bapu Bazaar

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Bapu Bazaar is the place where you can indulge into some soulful shopping. Here, you will come across number of Rajasthani items and artifacts like handicrafts, block printed bedspreads, leheria stoles, brass works, textiles, lac jewelry, sandalwood figurines, etc.

15. Mirza Ismail Road

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You can get some of the best pottery collection here. It is said that this shopping area has been there since the days of the Rajput Kings. You will also get brass statues and wooden items here.

A trip to Jaipur can never be a boring one. To cover the entire city, you need at least a couple of days and a smarter way to explore Jaipur is by using the self driving rental cars service by Revv. Explore the lands of royalty without the exorbitant charges of drivers and the feeling of being rushed from one place to another. The Pink City waits to be explored by you equipped with this list and a Revv car.

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