Jaipur Tourist Places: Exploring the Pink City of India

 

                  Beautiful Places to Visit in Jaipur

Fondly called the Pink City, Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, is one of the most popular places to visit in India, and among the must-include places in Rajasthan tour packages. Attracting visitors from around the globe, Jaipur is renowned for its stunning palaces, impressive forts, traditional havelis, remarkable temples, and vibrant markets. Additionally, the city is a treasure trove of history and heritage, and the forts in Jaipur reflect the exquisite architecture along with the glorious past of various Rajput rulers. For those looking to immerse themselves in the splendor of Jaipur within a short period, we have crafted a concise Jaipur 2-day trip itinerary that emphasizes the key attractions of this enchanting city.

Albert Hall Museum

               

One of the oldest museums in Jaipur, Albert Hall Museum was built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II and was designed by Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob. It was opened to public in 1887 and became one of the must-include places in Jaipur adventure packages. The museum showcases a unique blend of Indo-European architectural styles, featuring numerous archways, towers, and courtyards that exemplify exquisite design. The corridors are adorned with various murals, including depictions from the Ramayana, inspired by illustrations from the Persian Razmnama commissioned for Emperor Akbar. This museum is home to an impressive collection of 19,000 historical artifacts, encompassing a wide range of items such as metalwork, ivory crafts, lacquer items, jewelry, textiles, pottery, intricately carved wooden pieces, arms and weaponry, clay models, sculptures, and educational, scientific, and zoological specimens. Additionally, visitors can explore an assortment of rare artifacts, including textiles, carpets, the region’s flora and fauna, toys, dolls, and even an Egyptian mummy from the Ptolemaic period, all included in Jaipur packages. Notably, the museum also houses the renowned Persian Golden Carpet, acquired by Raja Jai Singh from the Persian monarch Shah Abbas.

Jantar Mantar

If astronomy fascinates you, Jantar Mantar must be on your bucket list of places to visit as part of your Jaipur tour in 2 days. It was built by the scholar Sawai Jai Singh in the 18th century, and is the largest of the five astronomical observatories present in India. The other four astronomical observatories are located at Delhi, Varanasi, Mathura and Ujjain. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the monument features masonry, stone and brass instruments that were built using astronomy and instrument design principles of ancient Hindu Sanskrit texts. It features the world’s largest stone sundial Samrat Yantra along with 15 astronomical instruments that were used for varied purposes, including forecasting of sunrise and sunset times, discovering the location of major stars and eclipses.

Hawa Mahal

The illustrious Hawa Mahal, also known as the Palace of Winds, was erected in 1799 under the patronage of Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh as an extension of the magnificent City Palace. This palace stands as a significant landmark in Jaipur and is an essential inclusion in Jaipur 3-day tour packages. The design of the palace is attributed to the architect Lal Chand Ustad, and it is said to be inspired by the crown of Lord Krishna. Constructed from exquisite red and pink sandstone, the structure resembles a five-storey pyramid. Its distinctive façade features 953 small windows, referred to as jharokhas, which are adorned with intricate latticework. This lattice was originally intended to enable royal women to observe the daily activities on the streets below without being seen. The interior of the palace exudes elegance, and access to the upper levels is provided by narrow ramps, as there are no stairs within the Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, among the premier heritage sites near Udaipur.

Birla Mandir

Birla Mandir, also known as the Laxmi Narayan Temple, is a prominent Hindu temple situated at the foot of Moti Dongri Hill in Jaipur, among the top places to visit in Rajasthan. Constructed in 1988 by the Birla family, this exquisite temple is a significant landmark in Jaipur. Crafted from white marble, Birla Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Narayan) and his consort, Lakshmi. The temple’s walls are adorned with intricate carvings of Hindu symbols and ancient verses from the Geeta. It presents a breathtaking sight when illuminated at night. In addition to the religious idols, visitors can also observe images and representations of various religious figures, philosophers, and historical luminaries, including Socrates, Buddha, Zarathustra, and Confucius, as part of the Jaipur leisure packages.

Garh Ganesh Temple

The Garh Ganesh Temple stands as one of the most ancient and renowned temples in Jaipur. This sacred site, dedicated to Lord Ganesh, was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh I during the Ashwamedha Yagna, before the founding of Jaipur, making it one of the prominent places to visit near Agra. The Maharaja arranged for the statue to be positioned in such a manner that it could be viewed from the Chandra Mahal of the City Palace in Jaipur using binoculars. In this temple, Lord Ganesha is revered in the form of a child known as ‘Vigra Purusha Kriti,’ notably depicted without a trunk. Nestled amidst tranquil hills and lush greenery, visitors can access the temple by ascending a staircase of over 300 steps. Additionally, a five-day fair is held during Ganesh Chaturthi, drawing numerous devotees and tourists as part of the Jaipur pilgrimage packages.