PLACES OF TOURIST INTEREST IN AND AROUND JAIPUR

Amer Fort -
Situated at about 11-kms from Jaipur stands the Amer Fort complex. This fort showcases the exquisite blend of Mughal and Hindu architecture. Originally the building up work was started by King Man Singh 1 and was completed by Jai singh. The royal apartments that lie inside the massive Amer Fort complex includes some of the prominent architectural marvels. The private chambers of the queens with windows having latticed screen and also the Hall of Mirrors are worth witnessing in the fort.

Jaigarh Fort -
It is one of the few military structures of medieval India preserved so intact. It has palaces, granary, several temples, a watch tower, cannon foundry inside it.

Nahargarh Fort -
This fort is built on the top of a picturesque hill and offers the view of the Jaipur city. It was built by king Sawai Jai singh in 1734 A.D. ad was enlarged and given the present shape by Sawai Madho Singh in 1885 A.D.

Hawa Mahal -
Built in the year 1799, the Hawa Mahal or Palace on the Winds, is one of the major landmarks of Jaipur. This five storeyed building is an example of the marvel of the Rajput artistry. With its pink semi octagonal and delicately honeycombed sandstone windows this palac just looks wonderful.

The Palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and is a part of the City Palace Complex.

In other important places of tourist interest in Jaipur are Gaitor, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Central Museum etc.