Explore Amer Fort
3 hours | Easy | Entry fee; audio guides and elephant rides cost extra
Where to visit
Where to visit in Jaipur?
Rajasthan, India
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Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is globally famous as the "Pink City" due to the distinctive saffron-pink color of its historic buildings. Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, it is a UNESCO World Heritage city renowned for its grand hilltop Amer Fort, the iconic Hawa Mahal, and planned grid architecture.
Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is globally famous as the "Pink City" due to the distinctive saffron-pink color of its historic buildings. Fou...
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Visit Jantar Mantar
1.5 hours | Easy | UNESCO site entry ticket
Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds)
A unique five-story honeycombed pink sandstone palace featuring 953 small casements (jharokhas) built for royal ladies. | 2 km
Galta Ji Temple (Monkey Temple)
A historic, scenic Hindu temple site built in a mountain pass, famous for its natural water springs and large monkey troops. | 10 km
Symmetrical steps of Panna Meena ka Kund stepwell
Photo spot listed in the Jaipur destination record.
Ornate mirror walls of Sheesh Mahal
Photo spot listed in the Jaipur destination record.
Front facade of Hawa Mahal from street cafes
Photo spot listed in the Jaipur destination record.
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Good first tap
Tour the colossal Amer Fort, see the unique honeycombed facade of Hawa Mahal, and explore the astronomical wonders at Jantar Mantar.
Best time
October to March
How to reach
Connected via NH-48 (Delhi-Mumbai highway), about a 5-hour drive from Delhi.
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