How to Plan Jaipur Sightseeing in One Day
Whenever a discussion starts about must visit cities in India, Jaipur reserves a vital place in the list. Jaipur is a city which portrays a wide spectrum of rich heritage inspired with the wonderful historic cultures and traditions. Jaipur is extensively famous for momentous forts, palaces, beautiful temples, architectural buildings, festivals, historical customs and many more which cannot be discovered to the fullest in one day.
If you are planning a visit to Jaipur, take at least 2-3 days to discover every gem of the city. However, sometimes circumstances or work pressures do not allow for long trips. In that case, you need to efficiently plan your trip so that most marvelous places can be explored and can achieve best experience in small time package. The best way is to hire one full day taxi service for Jaipur sightseeing where you can travel around all the local sightseeing places conveniently.
What places to visit primarily?
When you have limited time then great confusion arises from where to start and what to explore initially. Well, here is a list of some incredible places which one must never leave while having a short one day trip to Jaipur.
Amer fort also commonly known as ‘Amer Palace’ is one of the most popular forts of Rajasthan. It is a remarkable experience to visit world famous heritage site which is full of marvellous architectural and artistic style elements. The fort is built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh with the use of red sandstone and marble and its architecture signifies perfect amalgamation of Mughals and Hindu influences.
What to see/do?
•Most attractive sight of the colourful Sheesh Mahal full of mirrors is highly amazing
•Elephant ride inside the Amer fort is a wonderful experience
•Visit the ‘Sila Devi’ temple located to the right of fort
•Diwan-i-aam, Sukh Mahal, Magic Flower and many more attractive architectural structures to see
The most appealing architectural structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh with the intent to allow royal women to observe and enjoy everyday life and festivals being celebrated in the street. It is built of red and pink sandstone which portray the true image of ‘Pink city’. It is also known as ‘Palace of Winds’.
What to see/do?
•Five storeys building with 953 windows called as ‘Jharokhas’ and all are decorated with intricate designs.
•Wonderful museum inside the Mahal that possesses the collection of Miniature Paintings and Ceremonial Armour.
It is known that Jaipur is divided into nine blocks and the palace is located into the heart of the city. The palace is built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and depicts the perfect fusion of Mughal and Rajput architectural styles. The palace owns a wonderful sequence of gardens, buildings and courtyards, temple and museum which represents its historical importance and the magnificent royal grace of the Maharajas. Made out with amazing art and architectural patterns has listed it in must visit place for sightseeing in Jaipur.
What to see/do?
•The most beautiful section of the palace as ‘The Chandra Mahal’ which is very attractive and amazing to visit but carries an additional entry fee.
•Museum that presents the historic lifestyle, art and customs of the maharajas
•Shop for wonderful souvenirs for preserving memorable moments
•Experience the rich art and architecture in unique style
One of the finest temples of the country is situated in Jaipur, commonly known as Lakshmi Narayan Temple. Birla temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and goddess Lakshmi and has spectacular idol of the god and goddess carved out of a single piece of stone. The temple is completely built of Marble which depicts its real beauty and provides a real delight to our eyes. You will feel real peace and serenity on entering the premises.
What to see/do?
•Give a peaceful feel to your mind and heart on entering the temple
•Devote a meaningful time in going through the wonderful quotes and drawing engraved on the walls of the temple.
•Have a look at the three domes of the temple that signifies the equality of different religions
•Experience eye catching view of lush gardens all around owning a variety of flowers.
It is the oldest museum of Jaipur and is considered as the state museum of Rajasthan. It is a perfect example of Indo-Saracenic architecture and exclusive stone adornment which enhances its beauty. Its foundation was laid in 1876 when Prince of Wales visited India. It was built as a concert hall in the beginning which later reformed as an art museum of Jaipur. The museum owns a wonderful array of different kinds of artifacts, objects and art forms including paintings, jewellery, carpets, ivory, stone, metal sculptures, and many more.
What to see/do?
•The museum displays splendid collection of historic textiles and artifacts which makes it a must visit destination.
•Enjoy traditional art forms and several ancient items including musical instruments, coins, carvings and sculptures.
•Awesome view of the museum at night
Jaipur is full of incredible architectural and artistic structures which cannot be covered in just one day. Still you can explore some important places which are must-watch destinations of Jaipur. Have a perfect cab for Jaipur sightseeing and build a memorable trip for the day.
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