The luxurious residence of the Jaipur rulers is an architectural ensemble of palaces, pavilions, temples and lush gardens. It began to be built in 1729. All buildings are richly decorated with frescoes, carvings, inlays, arches, statues and are connected to each other by courtyards, corridors or terraces. The museums on the territory of the complex contain collections of weapons, ancient manuscripts, miniatures and paintings, Mughal carpets and clothes. Part of the complex still belongs to the heirs of the royal family.

The marvelous creation of Indian masters — the Palace of the Winds — is located in the very center of Jaipur and is part of the palace complex, or rather, the building for the harem. It was built in the XVIII century of red and pink sandstone. According to the architect's idea, the castle is made in the form of a crown of Krishna. Its front part contains 953 windows decorated with elegant patterned lattices. Through them, the maharaja's wives could freely observe city life without fear of being seen.

The structure on a hill, 11 km from Jaipur, is an impregnable fortress and at the same time a graceful architectural masterpiece created from red sandstone and snow-white marble. It was built in the XVI century, surrounded by a multi-kilometer wall. It is a luxurious palace complex with four isolated courtyards, gardens and a lake, castles and temples. Among the most beautiful buildings are the Mirror Palace, the Victory Palace, the Divan—i-Am audience pavilion. You can get to the fort by riding elephants.

It is located on a high cliff, next to the Amber Fort. It has a length of 3 km . It was built in 1726 to protect Amber and the palace ensemble located inside. Both forts were a single complex and were connected by underground passages. The fortress has a garden, an Armory with a collection of swords, cannons and muskets, a Hall of Warriors and a museum. The main attraction is the world's largest cannon on wheels of the Jaiwan, made in the walls of the fort.

Another part of the city's defense system. It is located on a high hill, 6 km from Jaipur. The date of foundation is 1734. I have never been attacked. In the XIX century, a palace was erected on the territory of the fortress for the ruler of Jaipur. The fortress walls with loophole windows, cannons have been preserved, there are wall paintings, frescoes and stained glass windows in the castle. From the terraces on the roof of the fort, the whole city is clearly visible. A cafe is open in the corner tower. There is a wax museum at the entrance.

A fascinating sight opens on the way to Amber Fort — a luxurious palace in the middle of an artificial lake. The magnificent structure can be admired only from the shore, as it is closed to tourists. The castle was built as a summer residence of Indian rulers in the XVIII century. As a result of the construction of the dam, which saved the city from drought, the picturesque valley along with the castle were under water. Today, 4 out of 5 floors are flooded, and there is no way to get inside the building.

The national monument is on the UNESCO Heritage List. The largest and best preserved of the 5 observatories built in India by order of one of the Maharaja. It consists of 14 huge measuring structures-instruments that in ancient times determined the time, distance to the heavenly bodies, predicted the weather, etc. The sundial in this observatory is the largest in the world, has a diameter of 27 meters and still shows the correct time.

One of the most interesting temple complexes in India. It is located in a narrow cleft between rocks, 10 km from Jaipur. It consists of a temple dedicated to the primate god, a temple of the Sun god and two sacred baths that are filled with spring water from mountain peaks. Pilgrims come here for ablution. The local inhabitants are a large population of monkeys behaving like full—fledged owners. Nearby you can buy nuts and fruits to feed the animals.

A majestic structure made of white marble. It looks especially beautiful in the evening, in the rays of special illumination. The construction was carried out in 1985 at the own expense of the Birla family of Indian industrialists. Symbolizes the unity of India and all religions, on the walls you can see images of Hindu deities, as well as the Madonna and Jesus. The temple is decorated with numerous arches, galleries, elegant staircases, towers, porticos, sculptural compositions. There is a small park nearby.

One of the largest and most visited temples dedicated to the wise god Ganesha. It was built of marble and limestone in 1761. It is located on a hill, surrounded by the magnificent Moti Dungri Castle, which, unlike the temple, is closed to the public. The walls of the temple are engraved with images of mythological characters, its three domes symbolize the three religions of India. In the center of the temple complex there is a large statue of Ganesha. On Wednesdays, fairs are held in honor of the deity.

Located in the Ram Nivas Garden. The oldest museum in the state. It began to be built in 1876 on the occasion of the visit of the Prince of Wales to the country. It keeps unique collections of paintings, weapons, jewelry, pottery, bright textiles, luxurious Persian carpets, ceramics, metal, ivory, crystal. The gallery of music and dance and the gallery dedicated to henna painting are of interest. The museum building is a real architectural masterpiece in the Indo-Saracen style.

This is not only a museum, but also a creative workshop in which artists are engaged in an ancient craft — hand-dyed fabric. Visitors are shown old printing cliches, the whole process of drawing a pattern on a fabric base. Those who wish can join the creation of colorful textiles. Many things – towels, tablecloths, shirts – can be purchased at the store. The price for them is low, and the quality is excellent, besides they are all made in a single copy.

A multidisciplinary arts center designed to preserve and popularize the folk art and rich handicraft heritage of Rajasthan. The building was designed by architect Ch . Correa according to the concept of 9 squares, each of which is associated with a specific planet. Dedicated to the memory of Jawaharlal Nehru, the great leader of the Indian nation. On the territory of the complex there are several art galleries, museums, workshops, an amphitheater, a guest house, a library, a cafe.

The cinema building in the Art Nouveau style was erected in 1976. One of the most popular tourist attractions of Jaipur. It is famous for its huge size and luxurious interiors, reminiscent of a royal palace. This architectural marvel was awarded the title of "Pride of Asia". The hall is designed for 1300 people, the seats are divided into 4 categories according to the level of comfort – pearl, emerald, ruby, diamond. The screen is draped with heavy velvet curtains.

Once on the territory of this folklore village, tourists have the opportunity to get acquainted with the life and cultural traditions of the local population. A wide entertainment program is offered — music and dancing, puppet shows, shadow theater, magic shows, riding camels, oxen and boats. Guests are sure to be treated to a specific dinner prepared according to ancient recipes. There are souvenir shops in the village, there are masters of painting with henna and clay.

One of the little-known attractions of Jaipur. A walled burial complex consisting of temples and tombs of maharajas. It is located at the foot of the Nahargarh Fort. Quiet and very beautiful place. All the buildings are made of white marble, with intricate carvings. The grand cenotaph of the ruler Madho Singh II, who died in 1922, dominates among them. And also impressive is the more ancient tomb of the founder of Jaipur and its first ruler — Jai Singh II.

There are few rivers in Rajasthan, and they dry up completely in the heat. Therefore, the locals in ancient times accumulated rainwater in deep-dug wells. One of these buildings was built in the XVI century. It does not look at all like a banal well, but is a rather large-scale architectural object. It consists of numerous alternating staircases descending to the pool, and niches carved into the walls for relaxation. It is located in the village, near the Amber Fort.

One of the oldest and deepest step wells in the country. It is located 95 km from Jaipur, in the town of Abaneri. It was built in the IX-XI centuries. The total depth is 30 meters, 10 meters are filled with water. It has the shape of an inverted pyramid. The descent to the water consists of 13 stone terraces with 3,500 steps. For pilgrims, this is a sacred place where you should wash your hands and feet before entering a nearby temple. But today it is strictly forbidden to swim and drink water. Sculptures of the deities Durga and Ganesha are installed in the niches of the walls.

This is an entertaining farm where Indian elephants live. They are treated very respectfully here, they are kept in excellent conditions. Visiting the farm includes close communication with animals. You can ride them, feed them, swim in the pond together. Drawing on the body of elephants with special paints is very popular. At the end of the tour, visitors are invited to the home of the owners of the farm and treated to a delicious lunch consisting of Indian cuisine.

One of the most colorful parades takes place in Jaipur in late February – early May. Elephant owners spend a lot of money and time to decorate their pets as brightly as possible. They cover them with patterns, luxurious robes and gold ornaments. An elephant is a symbol of wealth. Animals, only elephants, participate in the parade, play polo, compete in running and tug of war with men. The festival is accompanied by fairs and performances by local artists.