Heritage Rajasthan

Open Time - 0800-1730hrs // 1830-2115hrs

Close Time - 1730-1830hrs

Operational days - All 7 days

Approx suggested duration - 2-3hrs 

Amer, originally, was the capital of the state before Jaipur. It is an old fort, built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh and was completed by Sawai Jai Singh in the 18th Century. This fort is also very popularly known as the Amer Palace. The Amer Fort was built in red sandstone and marble and the Maotha Lake adds a certain charm to the entire Fort. Amer Fort is known for its artistic style elements. With its large ramparts and series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks Maota Lake, which is the main source of water for the Amer Palace. Mughal architecture greatly influenced the architectural style of several buildings of the fort.Jaipur faces extreme summers and winters. It is advisable to visit the Amer Fort from September to March. The weather remains pleasant and cool in these months. The best hours to visit the fort is during the night from 7 pm to 9 pm as you can enjoy the sound and light show along with a fancy dinner at the restaurant. 

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Open Time - 0900hrs

Close Time - 1600hrs

Operational days - All 7 days

Approx Suggested Duration - 1hr

The Hawa Mahal in Jaipur is taken into account together of the foremost iconic attractions of the town . The five-storey building seems like a honeycomb of a beehive and it's always windy inside, due to the various windows and jharokhas. This amazing ventilation that the palace enjoys is that the reason why it had been named because the Hawa Mahal, which accurately translates into the “Palace of the Winds”. The main purpose behind the development of this palace was to permit the women of the royalty and therefore the court to watch the busy streets of the Johari Bazaar from the various jharokhas of the palace, without being seen themselves. The Hawa Mahal may be a five-storey building, and it's the tallest building within the world that has been built without a foundation. It has a curved architecture that leans at an 87 degree angle, and a pyramidal shape which has helped it stay erect for hundreds of years . The Hawa Mahal is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is said that the shape of the building resembles the crown of Krishna. More than a palace, the Hawa Mahal is additionally a cultural and architectural marvel that reflects a very harmonious amalgamation of the Hindu Rajput and Islamic Mughal architectural styles. The Rajput style can be seen in the domes canopies and the fluted pillars, while the stone inlay filigree work and the arches are perfect depictions of the Mughal style of architecture.

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Open Time - 0930hrs

Close Time - 1700hrs

Operational days - All 7 days

Approx Suggested Duration - 2-3hrs

Located in the centre of Old Jaipur, The City Palace is a splendid example of amalgamation of Rajput and Mughal architecture. This grand palace, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, contains the living quarters of the erstwhile royal family, some of which still live in a private wing. It includes the Diwan-e-Am (Hall for the public audience with the King), the Diwan-e-Khas (Hall for the King's private meetings with his noblemen), Mubarak Mahal and the Maharani’s  Palace (Queen's Palace). Mubarak Mahal houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, which displays personal items of the royal family such as exquisite embroidered costumes. The Queen's Palace is one of the largest collections of weapons in the country. And the Diwan-e-Khas has two huge silverware, each 1.6 meters long, which is said to be the world's largest silver object. They were used to bring holy water from the river Ganges to the royal family. The palace also has many rare artifacts.

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Open Time - 0900hrs

Close Time - 1630hrs

Operational days - All 7 days

Approx Suggested Duration - 30-45mins

Jantar Mantar in Jaipur may be a fascinating astronomical observatory, located at the guts of the town . This is one among the most important observatories within the World, comprising of interesting stone structures that help to interpret the position of celestial bodies and calculate civil time . Enumerated as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, Jantar Mantar in Jaipur attracts architects, mathematicians, geographers and historians. Jantar Mantar, Jaipur was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, and he built 5 such observatories in different parts of the country: Jaipur, Mathura, Delhi, Ujjain, and Varanasi. The one in Jaipur is the largest of all, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II is the founder of Jaipur city and a potential ruler of Amber region. Along with his political expertise, he was also a scholar in physics, mathematics, and astronomy. During his reign, he was commissioned by Emperor Muhammad Shah to rectify astronomical calculations in Islamic zij tables. To accomplish this task, he gathered astronomical data from European and Persian nations and studied and interpreted an equivalent . After extensive research and studying the gathered data, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II constructed stone made instruments to determine the position of planetary bodies and measure time. Jaipur Jantar Mantar was built between 1728-1734 and its stone instruments are considered to be more accurate than others.

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Open Time - 1000hrs

Close Time - 1700hrs

Operational days - All 7 days

Approx Suggested Duration - 1hr

Located on Capitol Hill of Eagles, Jaigarh fort was inbuilt 1726 AD by Sawan Jai Singh II. Jaigarh Fort is found at a height of 500 feet above water level and offers panoramic views of the encompassing . It houses the world's largest cannon on the wheels called 'Jaivana Cannon'. There are various other attractions within the fort like Laxmi Vilas, Lalit Mandir, Aram Mandir and therefore the Vilas Mandir. Jaigarh Fort is made-up of sandstones and is cover a neighborhood of three km. Made with the aim of protecting Amer Fort, Jaigarh fort is taken into account because the strongest monument of Jaipur. Also known by the name of 'Victory Fort', this place was considered as a storehouse of all the war amours, cannons, arms and ammunitions. There is a Persian style garden within the complex of the fort which is split into 4 parts. The best part about the fort is its windows which are made from lattices. These windows allow an entire view of the exteriors, but nothing are often observed from the surface .

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Open Time - 0630-1200hrs // 1500-2030hrs

Close Time - 1200-1500hrs

Operational Days - All 7 days

Approx Suggested Duration - 1hr

Known originally as Laxmi Narayan Mandir, Birla Mandir is found at the bottom of Moti Dungri Temple, Jaipur. The temple may be a popular pilgrimage site among the Hindu devotees. Made of sparkling white marble, the structure looks incredibly marvelous. Birla Mandir features a total of three domes, all representing a special perspective of faith . The temple features stunning carvings and drawings all around its body. The walls of the structure are adorned with mythological quotes and holy charms from the Hindu holy book of Geeta. The most important part of Birla Mandir is the beautiful monolithic figurine of Lakshmi Narayan. The temple also houses an idol of Shri Ganesha, which is equally stunning and appreciable. You will also find pictures and sculptures of varied other Gods and Goddesses, which strike a spiritual charm within the air inside the temple.

Open Time - October to February -6:30 pm (English)/ 7:30 pm (Hindi) March to April – 7:00 pm(English)/ 8:00 pm (Hindi)May to September – 7:30 pm(English)/ 8:30 pm (Hindi)

Operational days - All 7 days

Approx Suggested Duration - 1hr

Amber or Amer Fort is one among the important tourist attractions within the Jaipur area, located high on a hill. Amer Fort was built by Raja Man Singh I. Amer Fort is known for its artistic style, blending both Hindu and Rajput elements. With its large ramparts, series of gates and cobbled paths, the fort overlooks the Maota Lake, at its forefront. The well- organized evening Amber fort Light and Sound show here may be a fascinating attraction of the Amber Fort, with its rocky walls given an active backdrop for the light- effects. Made exciting by repeating of the varied stories and legends of the Rajput Kings attended by harmonious ethnic music . They tell you the story of Rajputs and explain and the attractive narration takes you through the memory lane of Amer, describing its traditions and the grand lifestyle of the royal family.

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Located in the centre of Old Jaipur, The City Palace is a splendid example of amalgamation of Rajput and Mughal architecture. This grand palace, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, contains the living quarters of the erstwhile royal family, some of which still live in a private wing. It includes the Diwan-e-Am (Hall for the public audience with the King), the Diwan-e-Khas (Hall for the King's private meetings with his noblemen), Mubarak Mahal and the Maharani’s  Palace (Queen's Palace). Mubarak Mahal houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, which displays personal items of the royal family such as exquisite embroidered costumes. The Queen's Palace is one of the largest collections of weapons in the country. And the Diwan-e-Khas has two huge silverware, each 1.6 meters long, which is said to be the world's largest silver object. They were used to bring holy water from the river Ganges to the royal family. The palace also has many rare artifacts.

Laxmi Narayan Temple or Birla Mandir is situated in the city of Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. It is located below the Moti Dungri Fort.

Laxmi Narayan Temple or Birla Mandir is a Hindu temple devoted to goddess Laxmi and god Vishnu. In Jaipur, the temple is a proud landmark. The temple is made up of pure white marble with a modern approach and style. Both the idols of the deities are designed beautifully and look amazing. Inside the temple, other things can be found such as idols of other Hindu deities, ancient quotes, Hindu symbols, ornaments and many more on the walls of the temple.

Mythological events are also carved on some walls. Other than religious and godly images, pictures of philosophers, saints, historical achievers can also be found. The temple is a perfect example of modern day architecture blended with religious interiors. The temple has three domes to represent here religions of India. A lavish garden surrounds the temple.

The best attraction of the temple is the idol of Laxmi Narayan which was carved from a single stone. Another artist’s wonder is the idol of Lord Ganesha. The interiors of the temple are done with beautiful paintings of Hindu deities. The steps of the temple are also made up of marble and the outside of the temple is equally beautiful as the interior of the temple.

A museum is also present inside the temple complex which has the Birla family’s all ancestral belongings.

HISTORY OF THE ATTRACTION

The temple was built in the year 1988 by the famous Birla family, B. M. Birla Foundation. The temple stands on a land which was given by Maharaja to Birla just for a token of one rupee. The temple is not quite old but is definitely a grand place to visit. The temple is a major tourist attraction in the city of Jaipur.

GETTING THERE

Getting there is an easy task as the city is very well connected with all sort of transport and means of transportation. The temple is easily accessible by roadways, railways and airways as well.

THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND

There are a lot of things that one can do while visiting the temple. Following is the list:

The majestic museum with all the artifacts and belongings of the Birla Family.The luscious garden around the temple.ShoppingGanesh mandir near Birla Mandir or Laxmi Narayan MandirMoti Dungri TempleThe Pink City

OPENING/CLOSING TIMINGS AND DAYS

The temple opens at 06:00 in the morning for general public and closes by 09:00 in the night. It also closes during the day for other puja purposes.

ENTRY FEES

There is no entry fee needed to enter the temple. The entry is free for all.

BEST TIME TO VISIT

The best time to visit the temple is in the month of October to March. Also during Janmashtami, the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna is celebrated with great vigour so one can visit the temple during that time as well. During evening and night time one can visit the temple to see it illuminated with lights.

Jaipur is not only a tourist place but a topmost shopping destination. It is dotted with uncountable crowded shops and markets. If you are visiting Jaipur then you can buy anything from brass works, precious stones, textiles and many more. You will get these things that are sold in every shop and market of Jaipur. There are a number of shopping areas in Jaipur. All these places are crowded by locals and tourists throughout the year.

The most popular bazars of Jaipur is Nehru Bazar Jaipur. Apart from an abundance of palaces and forts, Havelis, natural beauty, shopping areas of Jaipur was always the main reason to attract tourists from all over the world from time to time. Nehru Bazar is famous for having the highest numbers of shoppers.

Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Along with Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh once formed a strong defence ring for the city. The fort was originally named Sudershangarh, but it became known as Nahargarh, which means 'abode of tigers'. The popular belief is that Nahar here stands for Nahar Singh Bhomia,[1] whose spirit haunted the place and obstructed construction of the fort.[2] Nahar's spirit was pacified by building a temple in his memory within the fort, which thus became known by his name.