Attractions & Places

to Visit in Jaipur

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The sheer variety of dazzling jewellery on offer at Amrapali will leave you in awe. The traditional kundan and meenakari pieces are exquisite, as are the more contemporary designs, charming trinkets and royal snuff-boxes.

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A majestic red and white complex of courtyards and palaces, the City Palace houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, which is a storehouse of priceless art treasures. Do not miss the enormous silver jars that held the holy water of the Ganges for Maharaja Madho Singh II on his trip to England.

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This iconic temple is nestled between cliff faces near Surajpole and offers spectacular views. The temple complex features a collection of striking temples and water tanks, as well as the chance to spot bold macaques and light-footed langurs in their natural habitat.

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The early start is well worth the views over Jaipur from a hot-air balloon. If weather permits, you can soar along the mighty Aravalli range, past picturesque villages and step-wells and over the magnificent Amber Fort.

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A fairy tale crafted in pink sandstone. This five-storied honeycomb – with over 900 latticed windows – allowed ladies of the royal household to observe street festivals from behind their filigreed screens without being in the eye of the public.

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It is hard not to fall in love with the craft-inspired home-design pieces at Anantaya AKFD. Choose from grand tazia lamps, copperware utensils, charming tea-light lamps and other interesting artefacts.

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Jaipur’s blue pottery, an ancient artform that travelled with the Mongols to India, is legendary. Kripal Kumbh, a store run out of the late master craftsman Kripal Singh Shekhawat’s home, sells lovely examples of these unique works of art in fetching hues.

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The sheer variety of dazzling jewellery on offer at Amrapali will leave you in awe. The traditional kundan and meenakari pieces are exquisite, as are the more contemporary designs, charming trinkets and royal snuff-boxes.

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A majestic red and white complex of courtyards and palaces, the City Palace houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, which is a storehouse of priceless art treasures. Do not miss the enormous silver jars that held the holy water of the Ganges for Maharaja Madho Singh II on his trip to England.

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Approach the imposing ramparts of Amber Fort on elephant back as royalty once did. A spectacular edifice of pale yellow and pink sandstone, Amber Fort is one of Jaipur’s star attractions. Do visit the stunning Sheesh Mahal, or hall of mirrors, and the art gallery.