For centuries, the capital of the Kachwaha Rajput monarchs was Amber Fort (Amer Fort), a vast fort palace. Built in the sixteenth century of white marble and red sandstone, it is renowned for its elaborate carvings, expansive gardens, and hallways lined with mirrors. To have a very royal experience, you can even ride an elephant up to the fort!
Perched 500 feet above sea level, this fort acts as a crown atop Cheel Ka Tila in the Aravali Range. This fort, built entirely of red sandstone, exudes rugged beauty. For the people in charge of this territory, it was a major hub for the manufacture of artillery. The Jaivana cannon, formerly the largest cannon on wheels in the world, is one of the primary draws of Jaigarh Fort.
Known as the Tiger's Abode Fort, Nahargarh Fort commands a panoramic view of the city from its perch atop the Aravalli Hills. Constructed during the 18th century, it functioned as a vital defensive position for Jaipur. This fort provides breathtaking, all-encompassing views of the city, especially after dusk. It also has a wax museum, temples, and a palace.
The stunning five-story building known as Jal Mahal, or Water Palace, is situated in the centre of Man Sagar Lake. The lower four levels of this 17th-century building are still underwater, creating the impression that it is floating on the water. However, because the palace is closed to the public, visitors may only take in its beauty from a distance.
This famous monument is a well-known landmark in Jaipur. Constructed in 1799 using pink and red sandstone, it is renowned for its unusual five-story front that has 953 tiny windows. The palace was naturally cooled by the cool air that flowed through these windows, giving rise to the name "Hawa Mahal". Carefully designed for the royal women to see street activity below while staying hidden.
Up until 1949, the Jaipur royal family's administrative and ceremonial residence occupied this vast complex. It was built in the eighteenth century and combines Mughal and Rajput architectural styles. The City Palace is home to museums that display armour, weapons and fabrics used by the royal family. The Chandra Mahal, a seven-story palace with exquisite courtyards and elaborate gateways, is a notable landmark.
An avid astronomer, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II constructed this intriguing open-air observatory in the 18th century, and it is now recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It has nineteen astronomical instruments built of stone and marble, including the largest sundial in the world. These devices were made to forecast astronomical events and estimate the positions of celestial objects.
The oldest museum in Rajasthan, Albert Hall Museum, is a veritable gold mine of antiquities that provides you with an insight into the rich history and culture of the area. This museum, which bears the Prince of Wales's name, Albert Edward, features an extensive collection of jewels, paintings, sculptures, ivory objects, carpets, and metal artefacts. The main attraction here is an Egyptian mummy.
Galta Ji is the main temple of the complex, which is essentially a collection of temples. The temples are built in the Aravalli hills inside a small mountain pass. Galta Ji's many monkeys also give it the nicknames Galwar Bagh or the Monkey Temple. The two species of monkeys you can see at Galta Ji are the langur and rhesus macaques.
The park's main goal is to moderate its enormous amount of vegetation, which is well known. It also doubles as a fantastic location for conducting studies on the vastly various flora that are now in existence and teaching people. Nahargarh Biological Park is a great place for bird watchers to witness over 285 different species. Also see creatures like Asiatic lions, Bengal tigers, pumas, hyenas, wolves, deer, crocodiles, sloth bears, Himalayan mountain bears, wild hogs, and more.
Would you like to hang out with majestic elephants for the day? Then book a day with elephants at Elephantastic, an elephant farm where you can fulfil this dream. Elephants can be fed, bathed, painted with natural hues and even taken on safaris. One of the most incredibly unusual things to do in Jaipur is to pay a visit to this location.
Located in the Alwar District, Bhangarh is regarded as the spookiest tourist site in the nation. It attracts thrill-seekers on every trip they arrange. Even though this fort has been neglected to the point where most of its components are ruined, the folklore around it makes it one of the best places to visit close to Jaipur.
You can take a 2 or 3-day stay and take a Bhangarh tour for some nearby sightseeing, come and enjoy the elegance of ambiance with luxury amenities at The Ambika Farms and the next day in the morning go for a Bhangarh excursion, return and again relax and rejuvenate for the rest of the time.
Ajabgarh is a village in Rajasthan's Thanagazi Mandal, Alwar District. Nestled between Bhangarh and Pratapgarh, Ajabgarh is a charming garrison fort that boasts a gorgeous reservoir nearby. Ajab Singh Rajawat constructed this fort, which is well-preserved and in generally good shape, provides expansive views of the walled town, the well-preserved but little visited shrine of Shri Raghunath ji and a number of historic Chhatris.
You have the option to stay for 2 or 3 days and take a tour of Ajabgarh for some nearby sightseeing. Come and enjoy the lavish ambiance and extravagant amenities at The Ambika Farms. The next morning, go for an Ajabgarh excursion, then return to unwind for the rest of your stay.