Sights & Monuments in Jaipur

Amber Fort

Amer

Set high in the Aravalli hills, Amber is a magnificent Rajput palace-fort where grand courtyards, mirror work and royal apartments reveal the world of Jaipur's former rulers.

City Palace, Jaipur

Walled City

Still connected with Jaipur's royal family, the City Palace is a graceful succession of courtyards, gateways, halls and richly decorated private quarters.

Hawa Mahal

Badi Chaupar

Its famous honeycomb façade was designed to let royal women watch the life of the street below while remaining discreetly screened from public view.

Nahargarh Fort

Aravalli Hills

Perched above Jaipur, Nahargarh combines a dramatic hilltop setting with royal residences and some of the most memorable views across the Pink City.

Jal Mahal

Man Sagar Lake

Floating serenely in Man Sagar Lake, this elegant palace creates one of Jaipur's most recognisable views, especially in the softer evening light.

Govind Dev Ji Temple

City Palace area

One of Jaipur's most beloved temples, centred on the revered image of Govind Dev Ji and closely connected with the city's royal devotional traditions.

Birla Mandir (Laxmi Narayan Temple)

Moti Dungri

A luminous white-marble temple dedicated to Lakshmi and Narayan, particularly atmospheric when illuminated after sunset.

Galtaji Temple (Monkey Temple)

Galta

A dramatic pilgrimage complex set among the hills, with temples, natural springs and sacred pools tucked into a rocky valley east of Jaipur.

Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple

Moti Dungri

A popular Jaipur landmark built around a revered Ganesha shrine, with the small hill and temple forming a familiar part of the city's skyline.

Sanghiji Jain Temple

A serene marble Jain temple on Jaipur's outskirts, dedicated to Adinatha, with finely carved pillars and a tall, tiered shikhara rising above the surrounding countryside.

Jantar Mantar

Walled City

A remarkable collection of monumental astronomical instruments, built to read the movement of the sun, planets and stars with extraordinary precision.

Jhalana Leopard Safari

A forested reserve on Jaipur's own doorstep, Jhalana runs jeep safaris in pursuit of one of India's densest urban leopard populations.

Jaigarh Fort

Amer

Known for its powerful walls and military character, Jaigarh overlooks Amber and preserves one of the finest examples of Jaipur's defensive architecture.

Garh Ganesh Temple

Brahmpuri

A hilltop temple dedicated to Ganesha, traditionally linked with Jaipur's foundation and offering a lovely elevated view over the historic city.

Khole Ke Hanuman Ji Temple

Delhi Road

A prominent Hanuman shrine set amid the hills outside the old city, known for its devotional atmosphere and expansive surroundings.

Gaitore Ki Chhatriyan

Brahmpuri

An atmospheric valley of carved marble and sandstone cenotaphs, where Jaipur's former rulers are remembered through exquisite Rajput craftsmanship.

Maharaniyon Ki Chhatriyan

Ghat Ki Guni

A quieter royal memorial site where ornate cenotaphs commemorate the queens of Jaipur and offer a more intimate glimpse into royal funerary traditions.

Ram Niwas Garden

Central Jaipur

A nineteenth-century garden laid out as a green retreat in the heart of Jaipur, now surrounded by some of the city's important cultural institutions.

Vidyadhar Garden

Ghat Ki Guni

A beautifully planned garden in the valley of Ghat Ki Guni, associated with Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, Jaipur's celebrated city planner.

Sisodia Rani Garden

Agra Road

A romantic terraced garden palace created for a royal queen, with fountains, pavilions and painted scenes set against the Aravalli hills.

Kanak Vrindavan Garden

Amer Road

A peaceful historic garden near Amber, with water channels, pavilions and landscaped terraces designed in the traditional Rajput-Mughal garden style.

Albert Hall Museum

Ram Niwas Garden

A grand Indo-Saracenic landmark whose galleries bring together art, crafts and historical objects from Rajasthan and beyond.

Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing

Amber

Housed in a restored heritage building, the museum tells the story of Rajasthan's hand-block printing through textiles, tools and living craft traditions.

Iswari Minar Swarga Sal

Walled City

A tall historic minaret rising above the old city, built as a striking architectural landmark during Jaipur's early royal period.

Tripolia Gate

Walled City

One of the historic gateways of Jaipur's walled city, associated with the royal precinct and the ceremonial movement through the old capital.

Ajmeri Gate

Walled City

A monumental gateway through Jaipur's old walls, marking one of the historic approaches to the Pink City.

Sanganeri Gate

Walled City

An important southern gateway of the old city, reflecting Jaipur's carefully planned fortified urban design.

Surajpole Gate

Walled City

The eastern gateway of Jaipur's historic city walls, traditionally associated with the direction of the rising sun.

Chandpole Gate

Walled City

A handsome old-city gateway that still introduces visitors to the dense streets, bazaars and historic architecture of Jaipur.

Jawahar Kala Kendra

JLN Marg

Jaipur's major cultural centre, designed around a thoughtful architectural interpretation of Rajasthan's traditional city planning and artistic heritage.

Dera Amer / Amber heritage landscape

Amer

The countryside around Amber preserves a layered cultural landscape of hills, old routes, villages and royal-era heritage beyond the main monuments.