Amber Fort, Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh and the other top sights of the Pink City.
Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and is one of India's first planned cities. Its walled city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Top places to visit in Jaipur
Amber Fort
A grand hilltop fort-palace of red sandstone and marble, about 11 km from the city.
Hawa Mahal
The Palace of Winds, with 953 small windows, built so royal women could watch street life unseen.
City Palace
Still home to the royal family, with museums of textiles, arms and royal costumes.
Jantar Mantar
An 18th-century astronomical observatory and UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the world's largest stone sundial.
Nahargarh and Jaigarh Forts
Hilltop forts with city views. Jaigarh holds the Jaivana, one of the largest cannons on wheels.
Jal Mahal
A palace in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, best seen from the lakeside promenade.
Albert Hall Museum
Rajasthan's oldest museum, beautifully lit at night.
