Jaipur – one of the hottest cities of Rajasthan, and pride of Rajasthan is having unlimited things to offer you. From camel rides, to folk dances, you can experience the food, culture, and traditions of the Royal families that they have been following since an era.
Let’s Explore in Jaipur – Timings, Fees & Everything that You Must Know:
1. Amber Fort:
One of the major attractions in Jaipur is the large Amber or Amer fort that covers the city with its huge walls. Spreaded up to 4 square kilometers, the Amer is not only a fort but it is a home to many localities who have established their homestead inside the premises, and have been living there since an era.
The establishment of the Amer fort was done by Raja Man Singh and Sawai Jai Singh. People from all across the world visit Jaipur in the summer to explore the heat, palaces, and the beauty of the pink city.
- Visiting Hours – Everyday – 08:00 AM to 05:30 PM
- Fees – 200 INR to explore fort, 500 INR to see the Sheesh Mahal
- Best Season – Summers or Winters
2. Nahargarh Fort:
Nahargarh fort, at night time, is a beauty! You can easily book a cab in Jaipur that can take you to Nahargarh fort at night. Located on the top of Aravalli Hills, the Nahargarh fort was built for Nahar Singh Bhomia. It is believed that his spirit haunted the place, and destroyed the beautiful construction of the fort.
Exploring Nahargarh in the daytime won’t be fun, but in the night you get an opportunity to see the folk dance of Rajasthani folk dancer, you can attend the live music session to listen to the folk songs of the state, and while enjoying all these things, you get to see the whole city sparkling with lights.
- Visiting Hours – Everyday – 10:00 AM to 05:30 PM
- Fees – 20 INR per person for Indians, 50 INR per person for foreigners
- Best Season – Summers or Winters
3. City Palace:
Established in the year 1727, the City Palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, and it is indeed one of the most luxurious palaces from the other palaces situated in India. You can see the light show that happens at night time, and you can experience the galleries, restaurants, courtyards, and many more things inside the city palace.
- Visiting Hours – Everyday – 09:30 AM to 05:00 PM
- Fees – 75 INR per person for Indians, 300 INR per person for foreigners
- Best Season – Summers or Winters or Monsoon if you want to see the mountains from the palace.
4. Jantar Mantar:
Jaipur is all about royalty, and the monument Jantar Mantar is a part of the royal buildings that you don’t get to see everywhere. Completed in the year 1734, the Jantar Mantar was established by Sawai Jai Singh II.
It was made using sundial which comes under the list of world’s largest, and finest stones. They basically work as astronomical instruments that help scientists to observe the positions with naked eyes.
- Visiting Hours – Everyday – 06:00 AM to 06:00 PM
- Fees – 15 INR per person for Indians, 200 INR per person for foreigners
- Best Season – Winters
5. Hawa Mahal:
Hawa Mahal is a beauty. The infrastructure and the colour of the building is so mesmerising that it becomes a daunting task to take the eyes off it. Located in Jaipur, the Hawa Mahal was built in the year 1799 using the pink and red sandstone. The person behind designing this brilliant model was Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.
- Visiting Hours – Everyday – 09:30 AM to 06:00 PM
- Fees – 50 INR per person for Indians, 200 INR per person for foreigners
- Best Season – Summers or Winters
6. Birla Mandir:
Birla Mandir is located on the Tilak Nagar road, and it is a Hindu temple which is visited by thousands of worshippers each day. The temple was established in the year 1988 by the B.M Birla Foundation using only the white marble.
- Visiting Hours – Everyday – 08:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM
- Fees – No fees
- Best Season – Anytime of the year
7. Galta Ji:
Galta Ji is not located inside the city. To explore Galta ji, you need to go 10 Km ahead of the city. Galta ji is a hindu pilgrimage that includes not one but multiple temples. As it is covered by Aravali Hills mountain ranges, you get to see very beautiful surroundings while exploring this historical place.
- Visiting Hours – Everyday – 05:00 AM to 09:00 PM
- Fees – No fees
- Best Season – Monsoon
8. Jal Mahal:
Jal Mahal or Water Palace is situated exactly in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. The place belongs to the “The Royal Family Chhatris and Cenotaphs”, and has been designed by taking ideas from the Mughal Architecture. Now, it is one of the most luxurious hotels in Jaipur where you can go for a staycation to enjoy the royalty.
9. Jaigarh Fort:
The Jaigrah fort is also popular by the name of Cheel Ka Teela or Hill of Eagles that is located in the Aravalli Range. From the top of Jaigarh fort, you can get to see the Amer fort at a distance. Jaigarh Fort was established in the year 1726 by Jai Singh II. The main agenda behind developing the strong walls was to protect the Amer Fort.
- Visiting Hours – Everyday – 09:00 AM to 04:30 PM
- Fees – 35/- INR per person
- Best Season – Summers or Winters
10. Chokhi Dhani:
Built in 1990, the Chokhi Dhani is one of the most luxurious places in Jaipur that you must explore. You can have the authentic Royal food of Rajasthan there, followed by the royal ambience. Chokhi Dhani is one of the biggest Indian Hospitality Brands that functions not only in India but other countries as well. You can even stay there for a night or two to explore the entire offers they have.
- Visiting Hours – Anytime of the day
- Fees – 500/- INR
- Best Season – Monsoon and Winters
Have Fun!