From New Delhi Sameday Jaipur Tour
ID: GYG440287-793575
Category:
Country: India
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
The capital of Rajasthan(Jaipur) and you’ll discover why at the Amber Fort, City Palace, Palace of the Winds. Tour the lively bazaars and shop for Rajasthan’s famous hand-block printed textiles.
1 Amber Palace After breakfast, travel to Amber Fort, the capital of Rajasthan until 1728, and follow your guide on a two-hour tour of its palaces, squares, and monuments. It was built by Raja Man Singh I and is known for its artistic elements. It has various rampants and series of gates. The Maota Lake located in front of the monument beautifies it as well as acts as a source of water for the fort.
2 Jal Mahal Head down the hill to Jal Mahal, a palace floating on Man Sagar Lake, for a photo opportunity. Jal Mahal is a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in the city of Jaipur. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber. The palace and scenic beauty of the lake attracts various tourists. 15 minutes
3 City Palace of Jaipur Spend one hour to explore Maharaja’s City Palace. City Palace of Jaipur was originally the administrative and ceremonial seat of Maharaja of Jaipur which was constructed in 1721. It was also the location of religious and cultural events that took place at that time. It now houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family.
4 Jantar Mantar - Jaipur Jantar Mantar is a UNESCO World Heritage site built in 1734. It is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. The instruments allow the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye.
Hawa Mahal - Palace of Wind Hawa Mahal also known as The Palace of Winds is made with the red and pink sandstones which makes it distinguished from the surroundings. The palace is a five-storey pyramidal shaped monument and was built by Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. After visit to Hawa Mahal, return to your hotel.
Highlights
- Learn About UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jaipur
- See the many architectural highlights of Jaipur(pink city)
- Learn about the history and culture of Jaipur
- Discover spectacular vantage points for memorable photographs
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.