Jaipur Sightseeing with guide

Jaipur is also known as the 'Pink city', and is popular for its majestic architectural and cultural destinations. Feel like a true royalty while visiting Amber Fort. Explore the splendid City Palace and Hawa Mahal (palace of winds). Stargaze at the UNESCO World Heritage site- Jantar Mantar, and seek blessings at the Laxmi Narayan Temple at the end of the day. Travel in the comfort of your a private, air-controlled vehicle and enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off (Jaipur city hotels only).

Pick up from the city hotel in Jaipur.

Visit the imposing Amber Fort. Raja Man Singh the Rajput commander of Akbar’s army constructed the fortress palace in the end of 16th century. Amber is superb example of Rajput architecture, situated on a hilltop, overlooking a lake. Amber Fort is known for its unique artistic style, blending both Hindu and Muslim (Mughal) elements, and its ornate and breathtaking artistic mastery. The fort borders the Maota Lake.

Jaigarh Fort or Fort of Victory considered to be one of the most well fortified structures in India. The magnificent fort was constructed by Sawai Singh of Jaipur in 1726 in order to tighten the security of Amber and Jaipur. Situated on the top of the hill the fort provides the stunning view of the Jaipur town and magnificent amber fort. The main highlights of the fort are a massive cannon, fortifications, a museum, palaces, temples and the magnificent water tanks. Jai Van is claimed to be the largest cannon on wheels in the world. The length of the barrel of this cannon is just over 20 ft. and it weighs 50 tons. The range of the gun is 22 miles and it consumes 100 kgs of gunpowder for every shot.

Afternoon city tour of Jaipur,visiting Main tourist attractions of Jaipur.

City Palace : Situated in the heart of the old City, it occupies about one seventh of the old city area. The palace is a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture and house fine collection of textiles, costumes and armory. Palace of the Winds built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, is the most recognizable monument of Jaipur. The 5 storied stunning semi-octagonal monument having 152 windows with over hanging latticed balconies is a fine piece of Rajput architecture.

Jantar Mantar observatory: Maharaja Jai Singh was a great astronomer of his time. He built here extraordinary (and very accurate) stargazing Observatory here named as “Jantar Mantar”.

Laxmi Narayan temple known for the intricate marble carvings in white marble, popularly known as Birla Temple.

Drop off at the city hotel in Jaipur.

Inclusions:

1. Transport by private air-conditioned vehicle
2. Local guide
3. Private tour
4. Jaipur city hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions:

1. Entrance fees
2. Elephant ride at Amber Fort
3. Pick-up from hotel located outside Jaipur city limits (calculated as any location more than 10 kilometres from Jaipur railway station)
4. Camera charges at monuments
5. Gratuities (optional)
6. Food and drinks