Built in 1988, The Birla Mandir is dedicated to the Hindu deities, goddess Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu. The temple is located at the foot of the Moti Doongri fort and in close proximity to the famous Ganesh Mandir at Moti Doongri. The temple was built by the B.M. Birla foundation, which is credited with building other similar temples in different …
Galta Ji
Located at a short distance of approximately 10 kilometers from Jaipur, Galta Ji or Galwar Bagh is a famous Hindu pilgrimage site dedicated to the Vaishnava sect. The complex is named after the Hindu saint Galav who lived and meditated at this place in the ancient times.
Jantar Mantar Observatory
Built by the legendary Sawai Jai Singh II, the Jantar Mantar is the largest of the 5 other such observatories built in India during the 18th century. The designs were based off the ancient Hindu astronomical traditions mentioned in the Vedas and Vedangas. This is also the largest non-telescope observatory in the world, with all its instruments fully functional.
Albert Hall Museum
Built during the reign of Maharaja Ram Singh II of Jaipur, the Albert Hall museum was designed by the British officer and engineer Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob. The building was constructed as a residence of Albert Edward (King Edward VII), the Prince of Wales during his visit to Jaipur. Post his visit and departure, Maharaja Ram Singh II wanted to …
Jal Mahal
The name Jal Mahal translates to ‘Water Palace’ in Hindi and refers to an 18th century palace constructed during the reign of Sawai Jai Singh II. The palace is set in the heart of the Man Sagar Lake, which is surrounded by the picturesque hills of the Aravali Range. The building started as a simple dam to store water during …
Govind Dev Ji Temple
The Temple was built during the 18th century by Sawai Pratap Singh II of Jaipur and also included a garden with a manmade lake (lake is not in a very good condition and shouldn’t be visited). The prime deity of the temple is Lord Govind Dev Ji, which is considered to be the exact image of Lord Krishna.
Hawa Mahal
The name Hawa Mahal, literally translates to the Palace of the Winds, and is a marvelous structure built in red and pink sandstone. The building is located at the end of the City Palace complex and is linked to the women’s residence, which was used by the Royal women during the old days.
City Palace
Located in the center of the walled city of Jaipur, the city palace was built by Sawai Jai Singh II in the 18th century and it became a residence for the Maharajas of Jaipur ever since. The palatial complex contains several gardens, palaces, temples and a museum, all built in a unique mix of different architectural styles. The traditional Hindu …
Amber Fort
The prized architectural jewel of Jaipur, the Amber fort is located in the medieval town of Amer, which is at a short distance of 10 kilometers from Jaipur. The fort was said to have been constructed by the Rajput King Raja Man Singh of Amer in the late 16th century and expanded by Raja Jai Singh I, before the capital …
Jaigarh Fort
Situated on a hillock known by the locals as ‘Cheel ka Teela’ (Hill of Eagles), Jaigarh was the defense fortress and cannon foundry of the Maharajas of Jaipur and the Mughals. The fort was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur in 1726. The main attraction in this fort is the world’s largest cannon on wheels, named Jaivana, which …