If you are planning to visit in Jaipur with your spouse and family and looking for Best Places to visit in Jaipur for couples and family , than you are at right place.

Jaipur is a Royal city of Rajasthan and known as Pink City. Whenever you search for forts and historical places in India, Jaipur will be one of them in the list.

Jaipur city will bring your journey to the time of old Royal Kingdom cities with it’s most beautiful places like City Palace, Hawa Mahal , Jal Mahal, Amber fort and Nahargarh fort. I am sure this will be best ever journey in your life.

So to make your journey more special , we are listing here Best Places to visit in Jaipur for Couples , friends and family in 2022-2023.

Best Places to visit in Jaipur	Timing
City Palace , Jaipur	09:30 AM- 5:30 PM (All days).
Hawa Mahal	9:00 AM to 4:30 PM Every day
Nahragarh Fort, Jaipur	10:00 AM to 5:30 PM , Everyday
JantarMantar	9:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Everyday
Amer/ AmberFort, Jaipur	9:00 AM to 6:00 PM , Everyday
Jal Mahal, Jaipur	09:00 AM to 05:00 PM, Everyday
Birla Temple, Jaipur	08.00 AM to 12.00 PM , and 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM, Everyday

City Palace , Jaipur

The  City Palace in Jaipur is One of the most famous tourist Attractions located in the old part of the City. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh During the years 1729 to 1732, the vast Complex of the palace occupied one Seventh of the walled city.

The architectural style of the City Palace was a fusion of the Shilpa Shastra of Indian Architecture along with Rajput, Mughal and European styles. The main architects for the construction of the palace were Vidyadhar Bhattacharya and Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob.

Classical Indian principles such as the Vastushastra were promptly followed by the architects during the construction of the palace. It was built using red and pink sandstone and has three gates, namely ‘Tripolia Gate’, ‘Udai Pol’, ‘Virendra Pol’. The entrances themselves are decorated intricately with the finest handiwork and are a suitable preamble to what lies inside.

Inside the City Palace A number of important edifices find a place in the City Palace are , Mubarak Mahal ,ChandraMahal , Pritam NiwasChowk, Diwan-I-am ,Diwan-I-khas, Maharanipalace, Bhaggikhana, Govind dev ji temple.

Best Time To Visit City Palace , Jaipur  -The morning and evening hours and cooler And less crowded. Winter months of October – March are the best months to Visit this destination.

If you Visiting City Palace Photography is allowed within the palace Premises. Photography Fee: INR 50, Videography Fee: INR 150 Carry your government ID Proof if you want to rent the audio guide.

Timings and Tickets

A Timings- 09:30 AM- 5:30 PM (All days).

Tickets For Indian National/ Resident Museum

Adult Rs200 ,Child (5-12 years) Rs100, For Foreign Nationals/ Residents

Adult Rs700 And Child (5-12 years) Rs 400 .

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 by MaharajaSawaiPratap Singh as a continuation of the Royal City Palace and was designed by Lal Chand Ustad in the form of Krishna’sCrown. In those days, the Rajputs used to Follow the Purdah system and the royal Women did not appear in front of the Public. As they wished to follow the day to Day events, the Hawa Mahal was built withExtremely small windows and screened Balconies to provide a sense of freedom among the women.

The reason behind the naming of Hawa Mahal is the structure of the building.  Hawa Mahal is a structure made of red and pink sandstone and has a pyramidal structure. It’s unique five story Palace which looks similar to a honeycomb because of the 953 small windows called Jharokhas, and these windows allow the breeze to flow in and helps in keeping the palace cool. The Hawa Mahal is the tallest building in the world without foundation and because of the lack of one, the palace is tilted at an angle of 87 degrees. Hawa Mahal stands at an elevation of 50 feet above the ground and has small portholes which consist of miniature windows and sandstone grills. The building has no stairs inside and one needs to climb up the ramps to reach the top.In order to enter the Palace, you need to Get through an Imperial door which is Situated towards the left of the building. It Gives way to a large courtyard which has Three double storeyed buildings towards The left, right and centre. The top three Floors of the Hawa Mahal are only the widthOf one room, while the first and secondFloors have courtyards in front of them. TheRooms themselves are decorated with Colourful mosaics of glasses, ornamental Stonework and ‘chhatris’ which are a part of The traditional Rajasthani architecture.

Best time to visit Hawa Mahal

The best time to visit Hawa Mahal is during the sunrise and sunset hours.

Timings and Tickets

Timings9:00 am to 4:30 pm; every day

Entry Fee Rs50 for Indians; Rs200 for foreigners.

Nahragarh Fort, Jaipur

Nahargarh Fort was built by the founder of Jaipur city, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in the year 1734. Used as a summer retreat palace, this fort was never attacked in its long and illustrious history. However, it has been a site of major historical events such as the signing of treaties with Maratha forces in 18^th century. It is also noticed that the construction of the fort was hindered by Rathore prince, Nahar Singh Bhomia, whose spirit was appeased by a temple devoted to him inside the fort. The fort has also been known to provide shelter to several Europeans during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. The Nahargarh Palace underwent major renovations in the year 1868 when RajaSawai Ram Singh built a range of palace within the Nahargarh Fort.

As you enter the fort through entrance gate called “Tadigate”, you will find a temple dedicated to the Jaipur rulers towards left. Another temple devoted to the Rathore prince, Nahar Singh Bhomia also resides inside the complex. Other than that you will find a “MadhavendraBhawan” built by SawaiMadho Singh. The structure is two storied building with suites for king and his twelve queens. Divided into nine similar apartments, each one consists of a lobby. Bedrooms, toilets, kitchen and store. Other attraction inside the palace includes Diwan-1-Aam, an open-air enclosure where the king met his subjects and listened to their problems and complaints.

Another attraction in the Nahargarh Fort is the Nahargarh Biological Park, which is an asylum for majestic animals such as tigers, leopards and the Asiatic lions.

Best time  to visit Nahargarh Fort

best time to visit Nahargarh Fort isIn the evening, when the temperatureDips a little, and the sky is filled withStars. As entry into the fort is closedAfter 5 pm, you can hangout outside toEnjoy cool breeze and spend quiet time.

Timings and Tickets

Timings 10:00 am to 5:30 pm,everyday Entry Fee Rs50 for Indians,Rs25 for students, Rs200 for foreigners.

JantarMantar

Located near the City Palace in the regalCity of Jaipur, JantarMantar is the largest Stone astronomical observatory in the World.

Sawai Jai Singh was an accomplished scholar himself and was commissioned the task of confirming and rectifying the current data available on the movement of celestial bodies by Emperor Muhammad Shah.

Jai Singh wanted to refine the ancient Islamic zij tables so that the exact hour of the day could be determined. He Made extensive studies on the Astronomical principles of Hindu, European, Islamic and Persian civilizations and built five different observatories across North India.

The construction of Jaipur’s JantarMantar took place in the period between 1727 and 1733 and was renovated time and again. The instruments here were built such that they covered a very wide range of cosmological applications which further accelerated developments in this field.

The JantarMantar in Jaipur is a collection of different architectural and astronomical instruments. It has 19 major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses, ascertaining the declinations of planets, determining celestial altitudes and tracking stars in their orbits. This attraction is spread over an area of 18,700 meters and some of the instruments here are the largest of their kind. Sawai Jai Singh Il decided to build the observatory instruments with stone and marble because the stone can withstand extreme weather conditions much better as compared to metal, which has a tendency to wear and tear easily. Some of these instruments were conceptualized and designed by the Raja himself. On the other hand, a few of the instruments here are built from copper and still work with startling accuracy. In terms of its area, Jaipur’s JantarMantar is the largest one as compared to its other counterparts in the north of India.

Best Time To Visit JantarMantar

September to March would be the best time to visit JantarMantar. As Rajasthan is a desert state and has very oppressive summer heat, visiting the place during the spring season or winter months would be ideal.

Timings and Tickets

Timings: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Entry Fee for  Indians: Rs40, Students : Rs15,Foreigners: Rs200

Amer/ AmberFort, Jaipur

Only 11 kilometres away from Jaipur, Amer Fort is clad in pink and yellow sandstone And is a part of an extensive complex. Built by one of the most trusted generals Of Akbar, Maharaja Man Singh I in the year 1592, Amer Fort served as the main Residence of the Rajput Rulers. The Amer Fort through its large ramparts,Several gateways and paved paths Overlooks the Maotha Lake in the town of Amer.Getting anElephant ride up the stairs to the AmberFort is also a popular tourist activity. TheFort sees over five thousand visitors daily, the Amer FortWas inducted into UNESCO WorldHeritage Site list as part of the “Hill FortsOf Rajasthan” along with five other forts.

Amer Fort has a traditional Hindu and Rajputana style of architecture. It is Aesthetically crafted out of marble and red Sandstone giving it a rustic and mysterious Look. There are intricate paintings of Ancient hunting styles and portraits of Significant Rajput rulers. Amer Fort is Divided into four sections, each adorned With its separate entrance and courtyard.

First section is the main entrance to the fort is called ‘Suraj Pol’ or Sun Gate which leads to the Main courtyard.  Other courtyard named is ‘Jaleb Chowk’ while the steps to the right Lead to Siladevi Temple.

Second section is Diwan-e-Aam (Public Audience Hall)  It is a Massive hall open on three sides. With Extensive mosaic glassworks, it stands on The support of two columns of pillars with Mounted elephants.

The third courtyard of The Amer Fort is around the royal quarters. Entrance to this level is through the Ganesh Pol. ‘Sheesh Mahal’ is the most. Beautiful attraction in the entire complex And is left to the entrance gate. ‘Sukh Mahal’ is another hall opposite to the Sheesh Mahal and is built of sandalwoodAnd ivory. It has numerous channels withRunning cold water. Another highlightingFeature of the Amer Fort is the ‘MagicFlower’, a fresco carved out of marble and aDelicate carving of Lord Ganesha out of a Single piece of coral. South of this  lies the oldest part of the Complex and the main palace used by ManSingh I. The exit of the main palace leads Directly to the city of Amer.

The final level of the Amer Fort was built for Royal women.It has a courtyard surrounded by several Rooms. There is also a hall known as the JasMandir which was used for a private audience. The main  part of the fort is Light and Sound Show A fifty minute long light and sound showare held every evening at the Amer Fortshowcasing the history of Jaipur and thefort. With a motive of reviving the state’srich history, tradition and culture, the showcelebrate local legends, folklore and folkmusic.

Best time to visit amerfort

 the best timeTo visit Amer Fort, then youShould consider the months of OctoberTill March. The weather remainsComparatively pleasant and cool duringThese months.

Timings and Tickets

Fort opening: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Fort Entry Fee: Indian National: INR 25, students: INR 10,Foreign Nationals: INR 200 ,and Elephant Ride for two at Amer Palace: INR 900.

Light and Sound Show fee: Rs 295 Timings October to February -6:30 PM March to April – 7:00 PM ,May to September – 7:30 PM

Jal Mahal, Jaipur

Jal Mahal, one of the top places to visit in Jaipur, doesn’t have any recorded history about who built it or when. However, it is popularly believed that Maharaja SawaiPratap Singh constructed Jal Mahal in 1799 to serve as a hunting lodge during his duck shooting trips.

Some people also credit Maharaja Madho Singh I for the construction of this palace and date its origins back to the 1750s.Later, the palace was renovated by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber in the 18^th century.

21^st century to restore the palace into its former glory. Though the palace and many of its features have been restored, its original terrace garden could not be salvaged. Plans are on to create a new terrace garden modeled on the rooftop garden of the famous Amer Palace in Jaipur.

Jal Mahal stands in the middle of a lake that has a maximum depth of 15 feet and a minimum depth of 4.9 feet. It is a five-storied structure built in the Rajput style of architecture, with influences of the Mughal architectural style. While four of its stories remain under water, only the top story remains visible, giving you an impression that the palace is floating on the waters of the lake.Jal Mahal has been constructed out of red sandstone. Four elaborate chhatris designed in octagonal shape adorn the four corners of the palace. A huge Bengal-style rectangular chhatri also exists on the roof of the palace.

As the palace remains submerged in a lake, a boat ride is the only way to reach it. The Jal Mahal Palace is located on the Amer Road, so you can combine it with your trip to the iconic Amer Fort.

There is a  fascinating terrace garden of the Jal Mahal is known as ChameliBagh.Since the palace was constructed as a picnic spot rather than a residential structure, there are no personal chambers inside it. The walls of this stone palace were so strongly built that it prevented any water from seeping in. Limestone mortar was Used to reinforce the walls.

Best time to visit jal Mahal

The ideal time to visit the Jal Mahal is in October when the weather is the most pleasant. The Jal Mahal is on the way to Amer Fort. The best plan is to visit this place twice, once on the way to Amer in the morning and second in the evening when the palace is lit up.

Timings and tickets

 Timing 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

The entry fee for Jal Mahal is Rs 10 per Person for an Indian national and Rs 50 Per person for foreigners.

Birla Temple, Jaipur

The  Birla Mandir in Jaipur is a Hindu temple that forms a part of one ofThe several Birla temples located allAround the country. Also known as theLakshmi Narayan Temple, the shrine isSituated on the MotiDungari Hill.

TheTemple was built in the year 1988 by HillBirlas when the Maharaja of Jaipur gaveThe land away for a token amount of oneRupee. Built purely out of white marble.The walls of the temple are embellishedWith intricate carvings of Gods andGoddesses and words of wisdom  the Puranas and Upanishads.

The pictures of historical achievers, legends, philosophers and spiritual saints like Socrates, Christ, Buddha, Confucius are also displayed in the temple. Do visit the Birla Temple during Janmashtami, as the temple is abuzz with activity during this time.

TheLaxmi Narayan Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Narayan), and his wife Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth. The commemorated deity of Laxmi Narayan gets a special attention since it is carved out from a single piece of stone.

Besides all other idols, the idol of Ganesha is a magnum opus that appears almost transparent. The walls of the temple bear illustrations of important events and revelations that have been mentioned in Hindu sacred texts, which add to the aura of serenity in the temple.

Birla Temple of Jaipur is renowned for its fine carvings and delicate work. The three different approaches to the religion are depicted by the three colossal domes of the temple. Outside the main shrine, there are many stained glass windows portraying the scenes from Hindu mythology and are imprinted with lavish sculptures. Inside, a large marble panel rendering mythological events welcomes you.As you enter the premises of the temple. You are confronted by the image of Lord Ganesha . From there you are led to the main sanctum of the temple where the idols of Lakshmi and Narayan are enshrined. The remarkable images are sculpted out of a single piece of marble and are adorned with the most lavish ornaments and clothes.

Expansive gardens surround the main Complex of the Birla Temple. A small Museum displaying the household items Used by the members of the Birla family Are exhibited here and is open from 8:00AM to 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. There is no entry fee to visit the same.

One of the most festive occasions in the Birla Temple is the festival of Janmashtami when the temple is lit up with Glittering lights and oil lamps. Embellished With fresh flowers and a decorated Festoon, Lord Krishna is welcomed into the World amidst great festivities and chimes Of holy prayers. Visitors throng the temple In great numbers to seek the blessings of The Lord.

Best time to visit Birla Mandir

The best time to visit is from October to March. However, the temple is open throughout the Year. The best time to visit is during the Festivals related to Hinduism, especially Lord Vishnu or Lord Laxmi. The best of all is Janmashtami, the birth day of Lord Krishna.

Timings and tickets

The temple is open from 8 in the morning until12 in the noon. The temple is closed duringAfternoon. The temple is again opened at 4 inThe evening and closes by 8 at night.

Entry is free for all, with no regards to religion .

Written by : Juhi Tailor

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