The kachchwahas ruled from Amber,11 KM from Jaipur,for seven centuries. With a history so old, it is not unexpected that there is a lot of the past that can be traced in its archaeological history.While many of the very early structures have either disappeared or been ruined those dating from the 16th century on air in a remarkable state of preservation.

A stone observatory, part of the City Palace Complex, Jantar Mantar is one of several other astronomical observatories created by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh (others in Delhi, Banaras, Ujjain). These concrete masonry instruments were used to measure everything from altitude to time, and map the movement of the planets and the stars. Book Now

A part of City Palace complex, this Krishna temple is highly revered by the erstwhile royal family. The image, brought from Vrindaban, is housed with in the sanctum of this spireless temple.

As may be expected, the City Palace complex lies at the heart of the city. Getting in is simpler than it once was though the erstwhile Maharaja and his family and close friends use the triple-arched Tripolia Gate to enter their section of the palace, most visitors are ushered in through Atish Pol which is located close to the royal stables. Cross from here to Chandni Chowk or Moonlit Square, and then on to Gainda Ki Deorhi or Rhinoceros Gate.

The third of the hilltop forts that guard jaipur, and in a state of majestic ruin, it has some lovely gardens and pavilions added after the capital had shifted to Jaipur. The members of the royal family often used it for summer excurions and picnics.

Located to one side, but a part of the City Palaca Complex, Hawa Mahal is best viewed from the street outside. if it were not for the bustling all around, it would have been easy to mistake it for a film set, so exqusitely is it proportioned, and so incongruous is its delicasy. Hawa Mahal consists of five tiers of corridors on the inside, with pierced screen windows that overlook the street below. It is believed the women of the royal zenana would sit concealed behind these screens to see life in the city beyond the walls of the palace.

Visit The most famous Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Amer Fort, Rambagh Gardens and many other above said excursions of Jaipur. Enjoy a camel ride or an elephant ride to view the bazaars of Jaipur. Overnight stay at prebooked hotel.

Leave Jaipur after breakfast for Delhi from where you will proceed to your onward journey.