A day tour of Jaipur to explore the most significant places of interest. Explore Jaipur- the capital of the state of Royal Rajasthan; famous for its forts, palaces, museums and other monuments, handloom, exquisite jewelry, precious and semi precious gem stones, carpets, miniature paintings and carvings, royal dresses, antique furniture, frescoes and more.
Begin the sightseeing tour with a photo stop at the Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds). Visit the temple of Govind Dev Ji- regarded as the ruler of Jaipur, followed by the stunning City Palace- home to the Royal family of Jaipur.
It's time for a scrumptious lunch (not included in the tour price).
Later, visit the mighty Amer Fort- a UNESCO World Heritage site, perched atop a hill outside the city. Make a photo stop at the Jal Mahal- the Water Palace.
Find time for shopping- watch live demonstrations of textile manufacturing, block printing, gems cutting and polishing, carpet weaving etc, as per the guests' interest.
Pickup included
After Pick up from you hotel around 9 am, drive to Amber Fort. The traditional fortress of the Kacchawaha kings is at Amber (Amer), so this is the logical place from which to begin your exploration. The majestic 16th century Amber Fort, on top of a hill, dominates the landscape and is Jaipur’s biggest monument. Our Tour Guide will explain you all history and architecture.
The Jal Mahal was built by Maharaja Madho Singh I to serve as a lodge for his duck hunting parties. The Mahal is a testament to the bond that was formed between the Rajput’s and Mughal Empire. The architecture of the palace has resemblance of both types of construction. The beauty of the palace was the enhanced by many generations of Maharajas. For example Maharaja Jai Singh II added to the beauty of the palace by creating gardens to make the Jal Mahal more picturesque. After generations of creativity we today have the magnificence of the “water palace”.
Hawa Mahal means the 'Palace of Winds' or the 'Wind Palace'. It has 953 small windows (Jharokas), they were built to keep the wind blowing inside the palace. It was a summer retreat for many Rajputs families during olden times. Hawa Mahal is one of the major attractions in Jaipur
Choose to be picked up from a list of locations
We will pick you up from any location in Jaipur and drop you back
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended