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The City Palace
One of the most magnificent marvels or Jaipur is the
City Palace Complex which has a rare combination of
the finest blends of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
In the heart of the old city, it has vast area. The outer wall
was built by Jai Singh and additions made up to the
20th century. Many buildings, well-planned gardens and
huge courtyards are a part of the complex. For visiting
dignitaries, Sawai Madho Singh II, constructed Mubarak
Mahal (welcome palace) as a reception centre. The
mahal comes before the main complex, though it now
forms a part of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II
Museum. The museum has an array of royal costumes,
shawls, embroideries, Benares silk sarees, the
maharaja's pyjamas, chogas and pyjamas of other rulers, jamawars, kamarbands, musical instruments
like the giant sized tanpura and sarangis and a set of the clothes of Sawai Madho Singh I who was just
over seven feet tall, over four feet wide and supported a Goliathic weight of 250 kilograms.
A delight is the Maharani's Palace, now the armory with arms to the 15th century which include the deadly
Rajput scissor-action daggers which have a unique working action (after the dagger entered the body, the
handles were released and the blades spread. during withdrawal, killing the victim). The guns include the
ones that also served as walking sticks, one of the size of a small canon fired from a camel's back,
double-barrel guns, early handguns, matchlocks and percussion cap guns, swords with pistols attached
to the blades, daggers with handles of crystal and invory, katars, chhuris, peak-kubz jambhiya, Persian
and Rajput swords. Deccan hand, bows and arrows, battle axes, shields, maces, breast and shoulder
plate gutzis and the ruby and emerald encrusted sword presented by Queen Vicoria to Maharaja Sawai
Ram Singh (1835-1880). On display are a big range of shields of rhino, crocodile and turtle skin, the
shield of Sawai Pratap Singh and Raja Man Singh' sword weighing about 5 kilograms.
Diwan-e-Khas (hall of private audience) is housed between the art gallery (once the diwan-e-aam-hall of
public audience) and the armoury. The most attractive feature are the two sterling silver vessels (in the
marble-paved gallery) in which Maharaja Madho Singh II, a devout Hindu, took holy Ganga water during a
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visit to Europe. The two vessels are massive standing 160 cm and have a capacity of 9000 litres each.
They are listed in the Guinness book of Records as the biggest silver vessels in the world. From the
ceiling of the hall hang a number of chandeliers which are covered with plastic to prevent dust and bird
droppings falling on them.
The art gallery in the erstwhile Diwan-e-aam has a well preserved painted ceiling on which the original
semi-precious stones still retain their lustre. Suspended from the ceiling is a massive chandelier made of
crystal. The art gallery also has miniature paintings of the Rajasthani, Mughal and Persian schools
featuring religious them mainly scenes from the Ramayana. The other exhibits include an unbraided,
handwritten version of the Bhagaved Gita, miniature copies of other holy Hindu scriptures, handwritten
books in Persian and Sanskrit and early manuscripts on palmleaes There are among the 20,000
manuscripts that the museum boasts of. Howdahs (elephant saddles), palanquins, the swing of Lord
Krishna and paper cuttings cut with the thumbnails are among the several other exhibits in the gallery.
One can also see the finest carpets from Herat in Afghanistan and Lahore.
Chandra Mahal is the only part of the complex that is inhabited and is occupied by the royal family. The
ground floor of the palace, open to visitors, has some exhibits. In the courtyard outside is the elegantly
designed Peacock Gate.
Timing: 9.30 a.m to 5p.m
Entry Fees for Indians
Adults: 40 Rs
Children (5 -12 yrs): 25 Rs
Camers : 50 Rs
Video Camera: 200
Entry Fees for Foreign Nationals
Adults: 300 Rs
Children (5 -12 yrs): 200 Rs
Camers / Video: 200 Rs
Govindji Temple
The city place complex also houses the Govindji Temple
and is a temple of Lord krishna and Large number of
people visit it. The temple was built in such a fashion
that the king could see the deity from the Chandra
Mahal, opposite it. The temple is surrounded by
gardens and palaces. The image of Govind Devji was
originally installed in a temple in Vrindavan.
Timings: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For Indians: 20 Rs.
Foreign Nationals: 100 Rs.
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Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar is the largest and best preserved of Sawai Jai Singh's five observatories. It is built in stone
and marble whose setting and shapes are designed scientifically and which are one of the high points of
medieval highpoints of medieval Indian astronomy. There are also two Ram Yantras for gauging altitudes.
Timings : 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hawa Hahal - The palace of winds
The palace of winds a fascinating landmark of
Rajasthan, was built by the orders of poet-king, Sawai
Pratap Singh in the 18th century and is the most
remarkably designed monument in Jaipur. What is seen
from the Sireh Deorhi Bazar is the Multi-niched five
storey high backside of the complex. it was conceived to
provide adequate vantage position behind stone carved
mesh like screens to the palace women for watching
the royal processions passing through the bazaar. It
now has a museum and the collections include
paintings, coins, handicrafts and sculptures. 'Jaipur-
past and present' is the special feature of the museum.
Timings: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For Indians: 10 Rs.
Foreign Nationals: 50 Rs.
Free on Monday and Closed on Friday
Moti Doongari and Lakshmi Narayan Temple
Among the important landmarks dotting the southern
horizon is the small privately owned hilltop fort of Moti
Doongari which is shaped like a Scottish castle, the
Ganesh Temple at the foot of the hill and the marble
built Lakshmi Narayan Temple.
Timings: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.


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Jagat Shiromani Temple
The beautifully carved Jagat Shiromani Temple houses
the idol of Lord Krishna and is popularly associated with
the celebrated saint poetess Mira Bai. The old temple of
Narsinghji and a step well Panna Mianki-Baodi, which
still bears witness to its past glory are also located in
the vicinity.


Jaigarh Frot
The western skyline is dominated by the extensive
parkotas (walls), watch towers and gateways of Jaigarh.
It is one of the few military structures of mediaeval India
preserved almost intact containing palaces, gardens,
open and covered reservoirs, a granary, an armory, a
well planned cannon foundry, several temples, a tall
tower and a giant mounted cannon the Jai Ban one of
the giggest in the World.
Timings: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For Indians:
Adults: 25 Rs.
Camera / Video Camera: 50 / 200 Rs.
Foreign Nationals:
Adults: 75 Rs.
Camera / Video Camera: 50 / 200 Rs.

Nahargarh Fort
It is 15 kilometers from Jaipur beyond the hills of
Jaigarh and is like a watchful sentinel guarding Sawai
Jai Singh's beautiful capital. Much of the original
structures are in ruins. From atop a hill, the fort offers a
scenic view of the city be low. Rajasthan Tourism has
started a cafeteria where Beer and snacks are available
from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Timings: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For Indians:
Adults: 10Rs.
Foreign Nationals:
Adults: 50 Rs.

Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal was built by Sawai Pratap Shing in 1799 A.D.
in the midst of the Man Sagar Lake as a pleasure spot.
The Lake was formed by constructing a dam between
the two hills by Sawai Man Singh I. During winter
months one can see a large number of migratory birds
at the lake.


Amber Palace and Fort complex
Situated just over 10 kilometres away from Jaipur on the
Jaipur-Delhi highway is Amber, which was the ancient
capital of Jaipur State. A bus leaves from Hawa Mahal
every 30 minutes and a well-laid out road takes the
visitor out of the city and very soon one witnesses lush
green hills.
One then notices a lake and standing next to it is the
majestic Amber Fort which several rulers of the
erstwhile State of Jaipur recognized as a vantage
military building. The excursion start of Jaipur recognized as a vantage military building. The excursion
starts with the Dil-E-Aaram Garden which is laid out in the traditional Mughal style. The complex of
palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens and temples was built by Raja Man Singh, The Rajput commander of
Akbar's Army, Mirza Raja Jai Singh an Sawai Jai Singh, over a period of about two centuries. One can
climb up to the fort from the road in about 10 minutes, go up by a jeep or even on elephant back. The
diwan-E-aam (hall of public audience) has latticed galleries and double row of columns each having a
capital in the shape of elephants on the top. To the right are steps that lead to the Kali Temple where
everyday a goat was sacrificed right up to 1980 when the practice was banned by the state government.
The temple offers a wonderful sight and has huge doors made of silver. It is said that Maharaja Man Singh
prayed to the goddess for victory during a particular battle. The goddess was said to have come in his
dream and said that if he won the battle, then he should retriever her image which was lying at the bottom
of the sea. he won the battle, retrieved the image and installed it at the temple of Shitla Devi.
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The maharaja's residence is at a higher elevation and can be entered through a decorated gateway. The
Jai Mandir (hall of victory) has a glittering ceiling of mirrors and elegant inlaid panels. In front of the Jai
Mandir is the Sukh Niwas (Hall of pleasure) with a door made of sandalwood, inlaid with ivory with a
channel running through which once carried cool water. The zenana or women's apartments were
designed in a manner which could easily facilitate the entry of the maharaja to various chambers without
any of the concubines aware of any visitor. Mohan Bari or Kesar Kyari in the centre of the Maotha lake gives
a scintillation view from the palaces above it.
Timings: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For Indians:
Adults: 25Rs.
Foreign Nationals:
Adults: 150 Rs.
(Inclusive of Entry & Camera )
Swarghashuli/Isar Lat
The tower on the western side of Tripolia Bazaar is the highest structure in Jaipur and was builr by Sawai
Ishwari singh in 1749 to commemorate an important victory.
Ram Niwas Bagh
To provide open space and greenery to the citizens, there is a big garden, with a zoo, an aviary, a
greenhouse, a herbarium, a museum and several sports grounds. It was built during the reign of Sawai
Ram Singh II' in 1868 as a famine relief project.
Timings: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For Indians:
Adults: 10Rs.
Foreign Nationals:
Adults: 100 Rs.
Albert Hall
It is situated in the beautiful Ram Niwas Garden. This
beautifully designed Saracenic structure was designed
by sir Swinton Jacob. It was opened in 1887 as a public
museum. It contains a rare collection of decorative art
objects, paintings, sculptures, natural history
specimens, an Egyptian Mummy and the well known
Persian Golden Carpet.
Timings: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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For Indians:
Adults: 20 Rs.
Foreign Nationals:
Adults: 150 Rs.

Dolls Museum
Located near the Police memorial towards the back side of SMS Hospital is the Dolls Museum. There are
attractive dolls from various countries and is housed in the compound of the school for the deaf and the
dumb.
Timings: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sisodia Rani Garden
It is eight kilometres away from Jaipur on the road to
Agra. Several landscaped gardens were constructed by
the kings and the courtiers in the 18th and 19th
centuries with the biggest and the most famouse being
one built by Sawai Jai Singh for his Sisodia queen, the
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh. It consists of tiered multilevel
gardens with fountains, watercourses and painted
pavilions.
Timings: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Vidyadhar Garden
This garden is named after Vidyadhar who was the chief
architect and town planner of Sawai Jai Singh II. It falls
just before the Sisodia Garden and the gardens have
been planned in the medieval style. Every evening. lights
concealed at the base of the surrounding hills lighten up
the place.


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Statue Circle
The full length white marble statue of Sawai Jai Singh
installed in the centre of the circle in the newly
developed C-Scheme area was erected as a tribute to
the founder of Jaipur.



Gaitore
Eight kilometres on the road to Amer, it has memorials
of queens in the Maharani-ki-Chhatri complex near the
Ramgarh road crossing, the island palace - Jai Mahal
built by Sawai Madho Singh as a pleasure spot at the
Man sagar lake and the Kanak Vrindavan complex
temples and gardens recently renovated. To the west, in
a narrow valley, is the royal cremation ground and the
cenotaphs of Jaipur rulers with the exception of Sawai
Ishwari Singh, who was cremated outside the Jai Niwas
Garden.
Galta
In the vicinity of the city, 10 kms. from Jaipur, Galta is
situated amidst the range of hills east of the city. On the
top of the hill. overlooking the Galta valler is a sun
temple. To the east of the temple is a reservoir or a tank
which is fed by spring of pure water falling from a
Gaumukh or an outlet shaped like the mouth of a cow.
On way to Galta, by the Ghat-ki-Guni, is a range of hills
crowned with the fort of Amargarh.

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Birla Planetarium
The planetarium is on the Statue Circe and is made of
white marble. One can get a view of the cosmos with the
production and sound system of the planetarium
Timings: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. & 3 P.m to 5 p.m., 6
p.m to 7 p.m , 8 p.m to
Birla Auditorium and Convention Centre
Over 9.5 acres, it houses a museum, auditorium, (with a
seating capacity of 1,300), a library, a planetarium and a big exhibition area. The convention centre hosts
major conferences. The entrance facade is a replica of Ganesh Pole of Amber Palace.
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