AMER FORT AND PALACE
Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur, RJ 302001 Directions
Since 1592
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Amer Fort and palace is one of the finest tourist attractions in the whole of Rajasthan, not just in Jaipur District. The fort's architecture combines Mughal and Hindu styles, and it is built with red sandstone and marble. Visitors can watch and walk through with its high ramparts, many gates, paved paths and spectacular views. The fort's main complex has Diwan-l-Aam, a hall meant tor public, Diwan-l-K a hall for a private audience, the splendid Sheesh Mahal or the Mirror Palace Jai Mandir and the Sukh Niwas. Even if a single candle is lit inside the Sheesh Mahal, it reflects the thousands of mirrors in it.
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Historical Place, Architectural Building, Elephant Ride, Sandstone, Indian Architecture, Castles, Sound Show, Landmark, Palace, Light & Heritage Site
Price: Indian:₹25
ForeignTourist:₹200
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HAWA MAHAL
Hawa Mahal Road, Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, RJ 302002 Directions
Since 1799
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Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 A.D by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Hawa Mahal is the tallest building in the world without foundation. It is the most iconic landmark, and it is famous for its pink latticed windows and balconies that give the town below a spectacular view. The wind blew through the windows will always keep the palace cool. There are 953 elegant sandstone windows in the palace, from which the royal women used to see the city's processions. The palace is formed of Mughal and Rajput architectural styles and is constructed with pink and red sandstone.
SPECIALITY:
Indian Architecture, Programs, Archeological Museum, Monument, Landmark, Market, Sandstone, Events, Architectural Building & Guided Tours
Price: Entry Fees:
Indian: ₹10
Foreigners: ₹50
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JANTAR MANTAR
Malve Nagar, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur, RJ 302007 Directions
Since 1735
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Jantar Mantar was built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II. It is a collection of nineteen architectural astronomical instruments. The Jantar Mantar features the biggest stone sundial globally, and it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Jantar Mantar is one of the unique and everlasting attractions of Jaipur and the universe. The instruments allow the naked eye to observe astronomical positions. It is always an excellent example of the Ptolemaic positional astronomy.
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Disha, Observatory, Rashiwalay, Tourist Attraction, Guided Tour, Monument, Chakra and Samrat Yantra Instruments, Architects & Utaansh Instruments