Jaipur ( Sightseeing )
After breakfast proceed for the sightseeing tour of Jaipur visiting Amer Fort with Elephant Ride. Enroute to Amer Fort , brief stop at Palace on winds ( Hawa Mahal) to have photo shoot and glimpses of this Wind Palace. Amer Fort is approximate 10 Kms from Jaipur and is the ancient capital of Jaipur. Fort palace was constructed in 1652 by King Mansingh and later extended and completed by King Jai Singh. Erected on a vast hill, the citadel and its fort were intended to protect the ancient capital of the state of Jaipur. You will get there on the back of an elephant. Explore the majestic Amer Fort. You will be able to visit the various rooms, the inner courtyards, the rooms of public hearings, the Mughal gardens with its star-shaped flower beds. In addition, Amber Fort offers panoramic views of Lake Maota. After your visit, return down the hill through Jeep. Take out some some time to do shopping of Handicrafts before proceeding further to City Palace, if interested to carry some souvenirs from this city.
City Palace is one of the major landmarks in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture. In the Palace complex visit Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. Visit to Observatory or Jantar Mantar. It is an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century. Whose passion for science, engineering, and astronomy prompted him to construct this complex of fourteen scientific instruments. It’s been over 200 years since they were first constructed, these fourteen structures can still accurately measure time; predict eclipses, and track stars and planets in their orbits.
Apart, Handicrafts, Jaipur is also famous for stones and Gems. If interested, one may visit to one of the Handicraft stores for local handicrafts or hand-woven carpets or stone and Gems place to buy or shop around.
Later, proceed for Dinner at one of the old heritage palaces to see the cultural dance performance.