Historical Places in Jaipur
Forts, palaces & monuments of the Pink City.
Jaipur's historical sites are the heart of any visit. Founded by Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727, the walled Pink City is surrounded by forts, palaces and monuments that tell its royal story. The unmissable trio of Amer Fort, Jaigarh and Nahargarh crown the hills to the north, while the City Palace, Hawa Mahal and the UNESCO-listed Jantar Mantar observatory sit close together in the old city. Quieter gems include the royal cenotaphs at Gaitor and Maharani ki Chhatri, the Panna Meena ka Kund stepwell and the photogenic Patrika Gate.
A money-saving composite ticket covers several monuments — including Amer, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh and Albert Hall — and stays valid for two days. To beat the crowds and the heat, start at Amer early in the morning, then explore the old-city sights on foot in the afternoon.
Each listing below includes entry fees, opening hours, the best time to visit and the exact location, so you can plan an efficient sightseeing route.
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Amer Fort
Amer, Jaipur
A majestic hilltop fort of red sandstone and marble overlooking Maota Lake, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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City Palace
Jalebi Chowk, Jaipur
A grand palace complex with Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, courtyards and museums, still partly home to the royal family.
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Nahargarh Fort
Krishna Nagar, Brahampuri, Jaipur
A ridge-top fort offering sweeping views over Jaipur, with the Madhavendra Palace and a sculpture park.
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Hawa Mahal
Badi Chaupar, Jaipur
The iconic five-storey pink sandstone facade with 953 latticed windows (jharokhas).
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Jantar Mantar
Kanwar Nagar, Jaipur
A UNESCO World Heritage collection of 19 monumental masonry astronomical instruments, including the world's largest stone sundial.
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Jal Mahal
Amer Road, Jaipur
A serene palace appearing to float in the middle of Man Sagar Lake against the Aravalli backdrop.
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Patrika Gate
Jawahar Circle, Jaipur
A spectacularly painted gateway at Jawahar Circle and one of Jaipur's most Instagrammed spots.
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Albert Hall Museum
Ram Niwas Garden, Jaipur
A splendid Indo-Saracenic museum housing artefacts, paintings, an Egyptian mummy and decorative arts.
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Jaigarh Fort
Amer, Jaipur
Home to Jaivana, once the world's largest wheeled cannon, and connected to Amer by subterranean passages.
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Panna Meena ka Kund
Amer, Jaipur
A photogenic 16th-century stepwell near Amer with crisscrossing symmetrical staircases.
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Isarlat Sargasuli Tower
Tripolia Bazaar, Jaipur
A slender 1749 minaret rising above Tripolia Bazaar with spiral steps to a city viewpoint.
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Amar Jawan Jyoti Jaipur
Janpath, Jaipur
Amar Jawan Jyoti Jaipur is a war memorial dedicated to the brave soldiers of Rajasthan and India who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Located in Jaipur, the memorial features an eternal flame and serves as a peaceful place to remember and honour the courage and sacrifice of Indian soldiers.