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The City Palace
One of the most magnificent marvels of Jaipur is the City Palace complex which
has a rare combination of the finest blends of Rajasthani and Mughal
architecture. In the heart of the old city, it has a vast area. The outer wall
was built by Jai Sigh and additions made up to the 20th , Century. Many
buildings, well planned gardens and huge courtyards are part of the complex.
For visiting dignitaries, Sawai Madho Singh ii, constructed theMubarak Mahal
(Welcome Palace) as a reception centre. The Mahal comes before the main complex,
though it now forms a part of the Sawai Man Singh ii museum. The museum has an
array of royal costumes, shawls, embroideries, Benaras silk sarees, the Maharaja's Pyjamas, Chogas, jamawars, kamarbandhs, musical instruments like the giant
sized tanpuraaand sarangis, and a set of Sawai Madho Sing I who was just over
seven feet tall, over four feet wide and supported a goliathic weight of 250
kilograms. Palace
A delight is the Maharani's Palace, now the armoury with arms of the 15th centurywhich include the deadly Rajput scissor action daggers which have unique
working action (after the dagger entered the body, the handles were released and
the blades spread. During withdrawl killing the victim). The guns include the
one that also served as walking sticks, one of the size of a small canon fired
from a camel's back, double - barrel guns, early handguns, matchlocks and
percussion cap guns, swords with pistols attached to the blades, daggers with
handles of crystal and ivory, katars, churris, peak-kubz jambhiya, Persian and
Rajput swords, Deccan hand bows and arrows, battle axes, shields, maces, and
emerald encrusted sword presented by Queen Victoria to Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh
(1835-1880).
Diwan-e-Khas
(Hall of Private audience)is housed between the art gallery (once the
diwan-e-aam-hall of public (audience) and the armoury. The most attractive
features are the two strling silver vessels (in the marble paved gallery) in
which Maharaja Madho Singh II, a devout Hindu, took holy water during a visit to
Europe. The two vessels are massive standing 160 cms and have a capacity of 9000
litres each. They are listed in the Guiness book of records as the biggest
silver vessel in the world. The art gallery in the erstwhile Diwan-e-aam has a
well preserved ceiling on which the original semi precious stones still retain
their lusture. Suspended from the ceiling is a massive chandelier mde of
crystal. The art gallery also has miniature paintings of the Rajasthani, Mughal
and Persian schools featuring religious themes mainly scenes of Ramayana. There
are among the 20,000 manuscripts that the museum boasts of. One can also see the
finest carpets from the heart of Afghanistan & Lahore.
Chandra Mahal
It is the only part of the complex that is inhabited and is occupied by the
royal family. The ground floor of the palace is open to the visitors, has some
exhibits. In the courtyard outside is the elegantly designed Peacock Gate.
Timings: 09:30 A.M. to 17:00 P.M.
Phone: 0141-4088888
Entry Fees for Indians
Adults (Included Camera): INR 100
Children (05 - 12 Years): INR 50
Video Camera: INR 300
Entry Fees for Foreign Nationals
Adults (Included Camera, inclusive of Entry ticket to Jaigarh Fort): INR 400
Children (05 - 12 Years): INR 250
Video Camera: INR 300
Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar is the largest and best preserved of Sawai Jai Singh's five
observatories. It is built in stone and marble whose setting and shapes designed
scientifically and which are one of the high points of medieval Indian
astronomy.
Timings: 09:00 A.M. to 16:30 P.M.
Phone: 0141-2610494
Entry Fees for Indians
Adults (Included Camera): INR 50
Children (5 - 12 years): INR 15
Full ticket will be charged for child above 07 years.
Entry Fees for Foreign Nationals
Adults (Included Camera, inclusive of Entry ticket to Jaigarh Fort): INR 200
Children (05 - 12 Years): INR 250
Video Camera: INR 300
Moti Doongari And Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Among the important landmark dotting the Southern horizon is the small privately
owned hilltop fort of Moti Doongari which is shaped like a Scottish castle, the
Ganesh temple at the foot of the hill and the marble built Lakshmi Narayan
Temple.
Timings: 06:00 A.M. to 12 P.M. & 03:00 P.M. to 09:00 P.M.
Phone: 0141-2620969
Hawa Mahal - The Palace of Wind
The palace of wind- a fascinating landmark of Rajasthan, was built by orders of
Poet king, Sawai Pratap Singh in the18th Century, and is the most remarkably
designed monument in Jaipur. What is seen from the serah Deori bazaar is the
multi - niched five - storey high backside of the complex. It was conceived to
provide adequate vantage position behind the stone carved mesh like screens to
the palace women for watching the royal processions passing through the bazaar.
It now has a museum and the collections include paintings, coins, handicrafts
and sculptures. Jaipur - past and present is the special feature of the
museum.
Timings: 09:00 A.M. to 16:30 P.M.
Phone: 0141-2620969
Entry Fees for Indians
Adults (Included Camera): INR 50
Student (5-12 years): INR 5
Full ticket will be charged for child above 07 years.
Entry Fees for Foreign Nationals
Adults (Included Camera, inclusive of Entry ticket to Jaigarh Fort): INR 200
Children (05 - 12 Years): INR 250
Video Camera: INR 300
Govindji Temple
The city palace complex also houses the Govindji Temple and is a temple of Lord
Krishna and a large no. of people visit it. The temple is built in such a
fashion that the king could see the deity from Chandra Mahal opposite it.The
temple is surrounded by gardens and palaces. The image of Govind Devji was
originally installed in a temple in Vrindavan.
Jagat Shiromani Temple
The beautifull carved Jagat Shiromani Temple houses the idol of Lord Krishna and
is popularly associated with celebratred saint poetess Mira Bai. The old temple
of Narsinghji and stepwell Panna - Meena - ki - Baodi, which still bears witness
to its past glory are also located in the vicinity.
Jaigarh Fort
The western skyline is dominated by the extensive parkotas (walls), watch towers
and the gateways of Jaigarh Fort. It is one of the few military structures of
the medieval India preserved almost intact containing palaces, garden, open and
covered reservoirs, a granary, an armoury, a well planned tower and a giant
mounted canon- the Jai Ban - one of the biggest in the world.
Entry Fees for Indians
Adults (Included Camera): INR 100
Student (5-12 years): INR 35
Camera / Video Camera: INR 200
Entry Fees for Foreign Nationals
Adults: INR 200
Children (05 - 12 Years): INR 85
Video Camera: INR 400
Car are allowed inside at INR 50
Full ticket will be charged for child above 07 years.
Man Sagar Lake (Jal Mahal)
Jal Mahal was built by Sawai Pratap Singh in1779 A.D. in the midst of the Man
Sagar lake as a pleasure spot. The lake was formed by constructing a dam between
the two hills by Sawai Man Singh I. During winter months one can see a large
number of migratory birds at the lake.
Amber Palace And Fort Complex
Situated just over 10 kms away from Jaipur on the Jaipur - Delhi highway is
Amber, which was the ancient capital of the Jaipur state. A bus leaves from Hawa
Mahal every 30 minutes and a well - laid out road takes the visitor out of the
city and very soon one witnesses lush green hills. On the notices a lake and
standing next to it ids the majestic Amber Fort which is several rulers of the
erstwhile state of Jaipur recognized as a vantage military building. The
excursion starts with the Dil-e-Aram garden which is laid out in the traditional
Mughal style. One can climb up to the fort from the road in10 minutes , go up by
a jeep or even on elephant back. The diwan-e-aam (hall of public audience) has
latticed galleries and double row of columns each having a capital in the
elephants on the top. To the right are steps that lead to the kali temple. The
temple offers a wonderful sight and has huge doors made of silver elevation and
can be entered through a decorated gateway. The Jai Mandir has a glittering
ceiling of mirrors and elegant inlaid panels. In front of the Jai Mandir is Sukh
Niwas with a door made of sandalwood, inlaid with ivory with a channel running
through which once carried cool water. The zenana or womens apartments were
designed in a manner which could easily facilitate the entry of the maharaja to
various chambers without any of the concubines aware of any visitor.
Timings: 08:00 A.M. to 17:30 P.M.
Phone: 0141-2530293
Entry Fees for Indians
Adults (Included Camera): INR 100
Students (5 - 12 Years): INR 10
Entry Fees for Foreign Nationals
Adults: INR 500
Children (05 - 12 Years): INR 100
Full ticket will be charged for child above 07 years.
Nahargarh Fort
It is 15 kilometers from Jaipur beyond the hills of Jaigarh and is like a
watchful sentinel guarding Sawai Jai Singh beautiful capital. Much of the
original structures are in ruins. From atop a hill, the fort offers a scenic
view of the city below. Rajasthan Tourism has started a cafeteria where beer and
snacks are available from 10:00 A.M to 10:00 P.M.
Timings: 09:00 A.M. to 18:00 P.M.
Phone: 0141-5137686
Entry Fees for Indians
Adults (Included Camera): INR 50
Students (5 - 12 Years): INR 5
Entry Fees for Foreign Nationals
Adults: INR 200
Children (05 - 12 Years): INR 25
Full ticket will be charged for child above 07 years.
Swarghasuli / Isarlat
The tower on the western side of Tripolia Bazar is the highest structure in old
Jaipur and was built by Ishwari Singh in 1749 A.D. to commemorate an important
victory.
Entry Fees for Indians
Adults: INR 50
Entry Fees for Foreign Nationals
Adults: INR 200
Ram Niwas Bagh & Zoo
To provide an open space and greenery to the citizens, there is a big garden,
with a zoo, an aviary, a greenhouse, a herbarium, a museum and several sports
grounds. It was built during the reign of Sawai Ram Singh II in 1869 as a famine
relief project.
Dolls Museum
Located near the Police Memorial towards the back side of SMS hospital is the
Dolls Museum. There are attractive dolls from various countries and is housed in
the compound of the school for the deaf and the dumb.
Timings: 09:30 A.M. to 04:30 P.M.
Phone: 0141- 2619359
Sisodia Rani Garden
It is eight kilometers away from Jaipur on the road to Agra. Several landscaped
gardens were constructed by the kings and the courtiers in the 18th and 19th
centuries with being one built by Sawai Jai Singh for hisSisodia queen, the
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh. It consist of tiered multilevel gardens with fountains,
watercourses and painted pavilions.
Timings: 08:00 A.M. to 17:30 P.M.
Phone: 0141-2530293
Entry Fees for Indians
Adults (Included Camera): INR 50
Students (5 - 12 Years): INR 10
Entry Fees for Foreign Nationals
Adults: INR 200
Full ticket will be charged for child above 07 years.
Albert Hall
It is situated in the beautiful Ram Niwas Bagh Garden. This beautifully designed
saracenic structure was designed by Sir Swinton Jacob. It was opened in 1887 as
a public museum. It contains rare collection of decorative art objects,
paintings, sculptures, an Egyptian Mummy and the well known Persian Golden
Carpet.
Timings: 09:00 A.M. to 17:00 P.M.
Phone: 0141-2570099
Entry Fees for Indians
Adults (Included Camera): INR 40
Students (5 - 12 Years): INR 20
Entry Fees for Foreign Nationals
Adults: INR 300
Students (5 - 12 Years): INR 150
Full ticket will be charged for child above 07 years.
Vidhyadhar Garden
This garden is named after Vidhyadhar who was the chief architect and town
planner of Sawai Jai singh II. It falls just before the Sisosdiya Garden and the
gardens have been planned in the medieval style. Every evening, lights concealed
at the base of the surrounding hills lighten up the place.
Timings: 09:30 A.M. to 04:30 P.M.
Entry Fees for Indians
Adults (Included Camera): INR 50
Students (5 - 12 Years): INR 10
Entry Fees for Foreign Nationals
Adults: INR200
Students (5 - 12 Years): INR 25
Full ticket will be charged for child above 07 years.
Gaitore
It is eight kilometers away from Jaipur on the road to amber, It has memorial of
queens in Maharani - Ki - Chattri complex near the Ramgarh Road crossing. To the
west, in a narrow valley, is the royal cremation ground and the cenotaphs of
Jaipur rulers with exception of Sawai Ishwari Singh who was cremated outside Jai
Niwas Garden.
Galta
In the vicinity of the city, 10 kms from Jaipur, Galta is situated amidst the
range of hills east of the city. On the top of the hill, overlooking the the
Galta valletis a Sun temple. The east of the temple is a reservoir or a tank
which is fed by spring of pure water falling from a Gaumukh or an outlet shaped
like the mouth of a cow. On way to Galta, by the Ghat - Ki - Guni, is a range of
hills crowned with the fort of Amagarh.
Statue Circle
The full length white marble statue of Sawai Jai Singh installed in the centre
of the circle in the newly developed C Schemearea was erected as a tribute to
the founder of Jaipur.
Birla Planetaurium
The planetaurium is on the Statue Circle and is made of white marble. One can
get a view of the cosmos with the production and sound system of the
planetaurium.
Show Timing: 11:00 A.M., 01:00 P.M., 03:00 P.M., 05:00 P.M., 06:00 P.M. and
07:00 P.M.
Phone: 0141-2385367
Entry Fees: INR 50
Nahargarh Biological Park
Nahargarh Biological Park a part of theNahargarh Sanctuary is the most recent
addition to Rajasthan adventure tourism. Located on the outskirts of the pink
city of Jaipur on the Jaipur Delhi highway. In the vicinity of Nahargarh Fort,
the park displays the most beautiful surroundings. It is situated alongside
Aravali hills and covers 7.2 Square kms.
Famous for itsvast flora and fauna, its main aim to conserve it. It also doubles
up as great place to educate people and conduct research on existing flora and
fauna. At Nahargarh Biological Park, Ornithologists can expect to see over 285
species of birds, of which the most popular is white - naped tit, which only can
be found here. When you visit the park make sure you also head to Ram Sagar,
which is a famous among bird watchers and makes for a great spot to catch
different species of birds.
Nahargarh Zoological Park is worth your visit and houses animals in there rescue
centre includes animals like Leopard, Asiatic Lion, Sloth Bear, Caracal, Bengal
Tigers, Panthers, Hyennas, Wolves and several species of deer, Gharials,
Crocodile, Pangolin Jackal, Wild Dog, Jungle Civet, Fishing Cats, Ratel, Coomon
and Desert Fox, Rhesus Monkey and Langur, Sloth Bear, Himalyan Black Bear, Wild
Boar etc. The zoo here is open from 15th March to 14th October between 08:30
A.M. to 05:30 P.M. and from 15th October to 14th March, 2018.
Note: The Park is closed on Tuesday.
Entry Fees for Indians
Adults (Included Camera): INR 50
Entry Fees for Foreign Nationals
Adults: INR 300
Students (5 - 12 Years): INR 20
Car / Jeep: INR 200
Motor Cycle: INR 30
Auto Rickshaw: INR 60
Bus: INR 300
Museum of Gem & Jewellery
The newly built museum showcases the heritage and fascinating story of Gem and
Jewllery and itsevolution in Jaipur. The city is known for its fine gem cutting,
polishing and jewellery craftsmanship, especially Kundan - Meena and stone
jewellery. You start with the short audio visual presentation about the museum
and its history. The sections of the museum showcases rough stone section,
special stones, fossils, sunthetic stones, 100 plusf gem stones, large rocks, a
gem stone chart to help you know which sone will be beneficial for you, books,
calendars, publications, navratna and its correlation to navgrahas and thousands
of varieties of stones and unique jewellery made out of these precious, semi
precious and artificial stones.
Timings: 10:00 A.M. to 06:00 P.M.
Phone: 4916564/65
Entry Fees: INR 50
Walk - Through War Museum against Pakistan.
Located at Amar Jawan Jyoti, the museum uses 3 D videos and photos to narrate
tales of the states soldiers and their selfless sacrifice in India's three main
wars. Apart from paying tribute to these martyrs, it also provides information
on the various types of weapons used by soldiers during the different wars If
you have plans to drop in at the museum, don't miss out the light and sound
show, with a voice over by Irfaan Khan, for enjoyable, immersive experience.
Light & Sound Show Timing: 03 Shows between 7:30 P.M. to 10 P.M.
