Top 10 Tourist Attraction in Jaipur



1.     City palace :- The ‘City Palace’ is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Jaipur, located in the heart of the city. Dating back to the 19th century, the palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. 
City palace
2.     Jantar Mantar Observatory :- Jantar Mantar observatory has a specialized astronomical function.
Jantar Mantar Observatory
3.     Hawa Mahal “Palace Of wind “ :- built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh for royal women to view the busy streets of Johari Bazaar, while staying veiled behind the jharokhas. 
Hawa Mahal “Palace Of wind
4.     Amber Fort :- The ‘Amer Fort’ is one of the most impressive forts of Rajasthan and is visited by an umpteen number of tourists every year. Overlooking the beautiful Maota Lake, the fort is a masterpiece of the Rajputana architecture. 
Amber Fort
5.     Nahargarh Fort :- Nahargarh Fort, also known as Tiger Fort, is perched high on the rugged Aravali Hills overlooking Jaipur city. 
Nahargarh Fort
6.     Jai Garh Fort :- Jaigarh Fort was built in 1726 and holds great appeal for military lovers. Flanked by towering gateways and watchtowers, it contains the world's largest cannon on wheels. 
Jai Garh Fort
7.     Jal Mahal Palace :- The palace architecture boasts of a typical Rajput and Mughal style which is quite similar to that of Amer Fort. Made in red sandstone, the palace is actually five-storied where only the top story is visible (rest are submerged under water). 
Jal Mahal Palace
8.     Albert Hall Museum :- This old and famous museum was modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Its collection includes portraits of local kings, costumes, woodcarvings, paintings, and arts and crafts. 
Albert Hall Museum
9.     Birla Mandir :- Made of pure white marble, the temple walls adorn the carvings of the scenes of mythology and quotes from Gita. Main highlight of the temple is the images of Laxmi and Vishnu sculpted out of a single piece of marble. 
Birla Mandir 

10. Galta Ghat “The Monkey Temple” :- The temple is part of a larger temple complex, which also has three sacred pools of water. One of the pools has been taken over by thousands of monkeys that congregate there to swim and bathe . 
 Galta Ghat “The Monkey Temple

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