Best places to visit in Jaipur
Jaipur is popularly known as ‘Pink City’ because of its uniqueness in the pink paint on its buildings in the heritage and old regions. The city of Jaipur is a renowned tourist point because of its rich culture and legacy. The place is popular because of ancient temples, forts and palaces, every locality of the city is worth visiting.
Main tourist attractions of Jaipur
Amer Fort
Amer Fort is situated just 11 kilometers from the city and is a prime tourist point. Famous for its artistic Hindu style aspects, it was the residence of the Rajput Maharajas. The fort is visited by around 5,000 visitors a day.
Jaigarh Fort
Jaigarh Fort, also known as Victory Fort, was constructed by Jai Singh II in the year 1726 in order to safeguard the Amer Fort. The width of the fort is 1 kilometer whereas the length is approximately 3 kilometers. The fort offers an exceptional sight of Aravalli hills and Amer Fort.
Johari Bazar
It is famous for jewelry shopping. The shops at Johari Bazar are adorned with crutches. Johari Bazaar is undoubtedly an amazing place that entices visitors across the nation. On account of Diwali, the bazar is decorated by Johari Bazar Vyapar mandal.
Nahargarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort is famous for culture, fortification history and monument fort. At the top of the fort, visitors can find food court and a hotel. During holidays in Jaipur, many people residing in the city take a visit to this beautiful spot along with their friends and families.
Hawa Mahal
Do not miss to visit Hawa Mahal if you are visiting the city. It was built in pink and red colored sandstones. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built the structure of this spectacular tourist spot. The architect of Hawa Mahal was Lal Chand Ustad.
Birla Mandir
Birla Mandir, also referred to as Laxmi Narayan Temple, is a Hindu temple in the city of Jaipur. Situated in Moti Dungari hill, it is one among several Birla temples throughout the country. In the year 1977, the construction of this stunning temple began, and in the year 1985, the temple idol was invoked. Birla Group of Industries, which is one of the business magnates in India, constructed the temple.
Sisodia Rani Garden
It is commonly visited place during holidays in Jaipur and is renowned for photo radicals, the lovers of nature, the students of history, experience seekers, etc. It was named after Sisodia, who was the prince of Udaipur. The attractions of the garden include water cascades, paintings, galleries, pavilions, etc.
Jal Mahal
If you are planning to visit the capital city of Rajasthan during Diwali holidays, you may visit Jal Mahal, which is enthralling to watch during the festival holidays. In fact, it attracts many visitors.
Best time to visit Jaipur
Unsurprisingly the best season to visit Jaipur is during the winter months, from early November through to February and this is the height of the tourist season.
Main fair and festivals of Jaipur
Teej Festival
Teej is an important and the most rejoiced festivals of Jaipur. This festival sees a lot of women dressing up in lovely traditional attires and jewellery. They also apply henna on their hands. Everyone gathers in temples where Goddess Parvati is worshipped.
Kite Festival
The kite festival is held in Jaipur on January 14 every year. This festival of Jaipur is marked by the presence of a myriad kites in the skies. Toward dusk, the skies are alive with million kites. Lamps and Fireworks light up the entire city.
Jaipur Literature festival
The Jaipur Literature Festival was organized first in 2006. It has now become the largest literary festival conducted in the Asia Pacific. This five-day festival is attended by lakhs of people from both national as well as international boundaries. This festival usually takes place in the month of January each year. Both national, as well as foreign authors, indulge in reading and discussion sessions.
Jaipur International film festival
The Jaipur International Film Festival was launched in 2009. Of all the festivals of Jaipur, this festival marks a new era in the history of cinema in India. It usually takes place from January 27 to 31 each year. This five-day festival sees participation from directors as well as actors from across the globe.
Jaipur Dussehra Festival
In Jaipur, Dussehra festival is celebrated by burning giant size effigy of demon king Ravana at night at various public places. Dussehra Fair is organized at these places. Dussehra Fair is one of the largest fairs in Jaipur. On Dussehra, Jaipur Shopping Festival - an initiative of Rajasthan Patrika and organized by International Fairs and Festivals - is at its peak with organization of the Royal Dussehra Procession at Jaipur City Palace.
