Nahargarh Fort Jaipur

Nahargarh Fort is situated between the Aravalli hills in Rajasthan. Which is as amazing in appearance as it is also huge. The fort was built in 1734 by Jai Singh II. The fort is also known to shelter many Europeans during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. This fort is visible from almost every corner of the city. The cannon placed here are considered to be the largest cannon in Asia. Its shape is estimated from the fact that its shell formed a pond in a village 35 km from the city.

King Sawai Ram Singh has built different housing blocks for the queens, which are also the most beautiful. Modern facilities for defecation etc. were arranged in them. In the west part of the fort there is also a restaurant called “Padao” which is full of catering. Sunset looks very beautiful from here.

Entry Fee

fee for Indian – 50 rupees

Fee for foreigner – Rs 200

Best time to visit

If you are planning to visit Nahargarh Fort, then tell that the best time to visit here is winter which is from October to March and it is the best time to travel in Jaipur city.

How to reach

Nahargarh Fort is located 19 km from Jaipur. Bus from Jaipur to this fort will be easily available. Apart from this, you can also reach with the help of cabs and taxis.

Let us know that it will be very convenient for you to travel to Jaipur by airplane. Sanganer Airport is connected to several major airlines in India regularly. The distance from Sanganer to Nahargarh Fort is about 34 kilometres, where you can take the help of any taxi or cab to reach it.

You can take a bus to Jaipur from many major cities of India such as New Delhi Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Vadodara, Kota and Mumbai. Jaipur is well connected to all major cities.

If you want to go by Nahargarh Fort train then tell that Jaipur railway station is connected to many big cities of India with the help of express trains. After reaching Jaipur railway station, you can easily reach your destination with the help of cab or taxi from here.

Jal Mahal Jaipur

Jal Mahal is a beautiful palace situated between the Mansagar Lake in Pink City, Jaipur. This palace was built by Maharaja Jai ​​Singh II of Amer in the 18th century. This palace is the center of attraction for tourists nestled in the Aravalli hills. Jal Mahal is a five-storied palace, inspired by the Rajput architectural style. One of the four floors of Jal Mahal is four floors submerged in water and you can only see its fifth floor. This palace is constructed of red sandstone and four octagonal shaped canopies are situated at its corner.

Let us know that tourists are not allowed in this palace but you can enjoy the beauty of this palace from a distance.

Best time to visit

The summer here falls from April to June and the weather is quite hot during this time. The best time to visit Jal Mahal would be during the spring or winter months i.e. October to March as this time is good enough to enjoy a holiday in Jaipur city and visit the various places here.

How to reach

The distance of Birla Mandir temple from the railway station is about 5.3 km where you can easily reach with the help of cabs and auto rickshaws.

Sanganer Airport is connected to several major airlines in India regularly. The distance of Birla Mandir from Sanganer Airport via Jawaharlal Nehru Marg is about 8.4 km for which one can take the help of a taxi or cab.

You can take a bus to Jaipur from many major cities of India such as New Delhi Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Vadodara, Kota and Mumbai. Jaipur is well connected to all major cities.

Hawa Mahal Jaipur

Hawa Mahal in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, was built in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh, the grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. Lal Chand Ustad, the architect of the 15-storey five-storeyed pyramiduma palace. The palace is situated on the edge of the City Palace.

Hawa Mahal was named Hawa Mahal because it has high walls for women in the palace so that they can easily observe and see the festival happening outside the palace. This palace is made of red and pink sandstone. The palace has 953 carved windows, some of which are made of wood. These vents were constructed in such a way that the entire building remained cool through fresh air in summer. An archaeological museum is also located in this building.

Entry fee

The entry fee of Hawa Mahal is Rs 50 for Indians and Rs 200 for foreigners.

Best time to visit

The peak season for tourists is from the last of October to the beginning of March. With the pleasant weather, you will be able to visit many ancient buildings here in a relaxed manner. The time to see Hawa Mahal is from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

How to reach

Trains to Jaipur will meet every major station. You can take help of taxi or cab to reach Hawa Mahal from Jaipur station. It will take you 18 minutes to reach here.
If you want to reach Hawa Mahal by road, then let us know that Rajasthan is well connected to all major parts of India by road. Buses to Jaipur are available from many major cities of India.

But if you are going by flight then there are flights to Jaipur from Mumbai, Udaipur, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities. It will take you about 30 minutes to reach Hawa Mahal from the airport.

Birla Temple Jaipur

The Lakshmi Narayan Temple, situated at the foothills of the Moti Dogri hill top in Jaipur, is known as Birla Mandir. The temple was built by the Birla group in the 1980s. This is a Hindu temple of Lord Vishnu. This temple is one of the main attractions of Jaipur city. The place where the temple is built was given by the Maharaja of Jaipur to Birla for a meager amount of one rupee. The temple has a total of three domes, which represent the three forms of religion. The most important parts of the temple include the attractive idol of Lakshmi-Narayan, which is made of monolithic stone. Other idols of the temple include the idol of Lord Ganesha.

The Birla Mandir has been constructed keeping in mind modern art from pure white marble. The temple has artifacts and paintings of many Hindu deities. Also, on the walls of the Birla temple, there are paintings of great philosophers and scholars such as The Socrates, Christ, Buddha and Zarathustra.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Birla Mandir is from the months of October to March as Rajasthan is a desert state and it experiences very hot summers.

How to reach

Birla Mandir is built in Jaipur city of Rajasthan. Jaipur You can come by road, bus or air-way. Jaipur is just 268 km away from Delhi.

The distance of Birla Mandir temple from the railway station is about 5.3 km where you can easily reach with the help of cabs and auto rickshaws.

Sanganer Airport is connected to several major airlines in India regularly. The distance of Birla Mandir from Sanganer Airport via Jawaharlal Nehru Marg is about 8.4 km for which one can take the help of a taxi or cab.

You can take a bus to Jaipur from many major cities of India such as New Delhi Ahmedabad, Udaipur, Vadodara, Kota and Mumbai. Jaipur is well connected to all major cities.

Jaipur

The ‘Pink City’ of Jaipur was named after Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II who founded the city on November 18, 1727.  The ‘pink’ of the Pink City is Gerua (or ochre) in which the city was coated during the visit of the Prince of Wales in 1905-06.  It is a very picturesque city with splendid palaces, forts and historical monuments and belongs to the tourist Golden Triangle along with Delhi and Agra. It hosts several attractions including the City Palace, With the old city surrounded by walls and gates decorated with drawings on the backdrop of a beautiful pink hue, Jaipur, the pink city successfully manages to retain its old world charm.  This famous travel place best reflects the opulent Rajputana architecture, traditions and history of the state. However, this is not all that make Jaipur a popular tourist attraction; the fact that the city is a flavour some fusion of old and modern keeps it all interesting for travelers. Jaipur is the apt blend of heritage, palaces, culture and art and the flamboyance of this place can be experienced only by visiting it. Jaipur is also a food lover’s paradise, the city along with offering numerous places for savoring local dishes, is also dotted with restaurants and eateries serving delicious multiple cuisines. 

Best Time to visit

The best time to visit this place is between October and March. Since the weather is pleasant during these months, that allows one to explore more of this place without getting scorched in the seething heat. 

How To Reach Jaipur

By Air:- The Jaipur Airport is situated at Sanganer, 7 km (domestic terminal) and 10 km (international terminal) from the main city. It connects the city to all the major parts of India as well as some of the major overseas countries.

By Train:- There are several trains which connect this city. There are three main railway junctions including Jaipur, the main station; Gandhinagar and Durgapara. 

By Road:- Jaipur, the pink city is linked with the all the major cities of India through the network of National Highways 8, 11 and 12 to name a few. 

City Palace Jaipur

The City Palace in Jaipur is located in the heart of the city. It is the prime location in Jaipur  visited by all tourists. Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal and other buildings are also part of the City Palace. Mubarak Mahal is at the entrance and acts as the Reception of the Palace. The City Palace was built by Sawai Jai Singh between 1729 – 1732 AD.  The architecture is based on different styles of Rajputs, Mughals and Europeans. They are all breathtaking sites.

Chandra Mahal in the City Palace has been converted into a museum . It has a wide variety of handicrafted products and many other royal articles of the olden times which predicts the life of the kings.

The famous gates which also provide entrance to the City Palace are ‘Udai Pol’, ‘Jaleb Chowk’, ‘Tripolia Gate’ and ‘Virendra Pol’. These gates are highly ornated and very attractive.

Timings of the City Palace

The City Palace is opened from  Morning 9 am to Evening 5 pm. It’s open on all days of the week.

Entrance Fee

The entry fee to the City Palace is Rs. 75 for Indian citizens and Rs.300 for Foreigners.

Amer Fort Jaipur

Amer Fort situated in Amer, 11 km from Jaipur City. The fort is a very old one , built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh. As it is very old, the appearance from outside may not be impressive, but inside the Fort it is very beautiful and has prominent buildings. Some of them are the ‘Diwani-i-Aam’, the ‘Sheesh Mahal’ and the ‘Sukh Mahal’. Both Hindu and Muslim architecture can be found here.

The ‘Shila Devi’ Temple and the ‘Ganesh Pol’ , the gate that leads to the private palaces of the kings are in the Fort. The Maotha Lake in the Fort adds an additional charm to the entire Fort. Another famous attraction of the Fort is the ‘Magic Flowers’ made by marble.

Timings for tourist visit to the Amer Fort

The fort is opened from Morning 9.30 am to Evening 4.30 pm. The Fort is opened on all days except on Holi.

Entrance Fee to the Amer Fort

The entry fee for the tourists is Rs.25  for Indian citizens and Rs.200for Foreigners.

Jantar Mantar Jaipur

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is one of the largest observatories in the World. It is a series of five magnificient structures of Jaipur, Mathura, New Delhi, Ujjain and Varanasi. This structure in Jaipur was built in 1720’s during the time of Maharaja Jain Singh. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur has the world’s largest Sundial.

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is a combination of religion, science and art. It has various astrological and architectural instruments which attracts many astronomers , historians and architects from all parts of the world.

Timings for visit in Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

The timings in Jantar Mantar for all visitors is from Morning 9 am to Evening  4.30 pm.  It is open on all days of the week.

Entrance Fee in Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

The Entry Fee in Jantar Mantar is Rs.40 for Indian citizens and Rs.15 for Indian students ; Rs.200 for Foreigners and Rs.100 for Foreign students.

Jaipur Zoo

Jaipur Zoo is located in a very colourful atmosphere of Ram Niwas Garden. All around the Zoo, many floral arcades and green lustrous grass and trees can be seen. They all add on to the beauty of the zoological park.

The Zoo is known to be the best crocodile breeding center of India and is a home for many varieties of animals, including the rare endangered species. Rare plants can also be seen in the zoo. The Zoo is divided into two , one part for the animals and the other part for the birds. Different kinds of reptiles can also be seen here.

Timings of visiting hours in the Jaipur Zoo

The Zoo is open for the visitors from 9 am in the morning to 5 pm in the evening.

Entrance Fee for the Jaipur Zoo

The Entry Fee for the Zoo is Rs.15 for Indian Citizens and Rs. 40 for the Foreigners.