Five Must See Attractions in Jaipur

The most common and iconic image which is formed in the minds of people throughout the world when they think of India is that of a prince or a king sitting on his throne or riding his horse. Although this is an image of the past, it has formed a lasting impression on the minds of people throughout the expanse of the earth.

This iconic imagery, although unbeknownst to foreigners is derived from the early Rajput traditional imagery. And the only state in India which can be called an abode of the Princes is Rajasthan. Jaipur, being the largest city in Rajasthan also serves as its capital. The princely city of Jaipur is also known as the pink city. This is because of the generally pink or pinkish coloured houses which are an intrinsic part of Jaipur.

Tourism is an extremely important industry in Jaipur and it is very well promoted by the local and central governments. Rajasthan and especially Jaipur are a place which has no dearth of tourist locations. In addition to the ravishing natural beauty of the desert city, the multitudes of a wondrous man made monuments bear testimony to its royal past.

Although the attractions for Jaipur tourism are endless, the following is a list of the top 5 attractions of Jaipur which are included in the Rajasthan tour packages and also the Rajasthan tour packages for Mumbai:

Hawa Mahal: Hawa Mahal or Palace of the winds is a 214 year old palace which was commissioned by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and was designed by Lal Chand Ustad. This palace was built to resemble the crown of Lord Krishna and is a five storied in height with 953 small windows adorning the exterior.

Jaigarh Fort: Jaigarh fort or victory fort is situated on Cheel ka Teela or Hill of Eagles and initially served the purpose of a defense fort for the Amber Fort.

Nahargarh Fort: This fort has been very popular in Indian popular culture. Several groundbreaking movies which have been shot at this fort include the Satyajit Ray classic Sonar Kella and the more recent Bollywood movie Rang De Basanti.

City Palace: This princely palace and museum used to be the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur and to this day remains an abode for the descendants of the royal family.

Jal Mahal: This is the last of the recommended top 5 attractions of Jaipur. This Water Palace is situated in the idle of the Man Sagar Lake.

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