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1. Hawa Mahal

Visit Hawa Mahal, one of Jaipur’s iconic buildings, to understand why the city has a reputation for fine architecture. This striking palace, rising five stories in an ordered jumble of windows, columns and pin-hole windows, is one of the city's most revered sights. Learn about its royal inhabitants and explore the colorful rooms within.
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Hawa Mahal featuring a city, heritage architecture and a castle

2. City Palace

Marvel at the opulent home of Jaipur's royal family at the City Palace. This sprawling complex features striking gates, pleasing courtyards and a series of segregated exhibits that make up part of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum.
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City Palace showing a square or plaza

3. Jal Mahal

With its unique setting in the middle of a lake and the attractive backdrop of the temple-dotted Aravalli hills, Jal Mahal is particularly photogenic. Visitors on the way to the nearby Amber Fort stop here to take photos of the palace from the lake’s edge. Time your trip for dusk when the scene is at its most beautiful, as the setting sun casts an amber glow on the glistening water and on the palace’s stone walls.
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Jal Mahal featuring a lake or waterhole

4. Amber Fort

Set on a hilltop in the town of Amer (sometimes spelled Amber) is Amber Fort, one of India’s most majestic forts. Walk through lavishly decorated halls and courtyards, spot centuries-old artwork, admire temples and enjoy views of a picturesque lake and garden. The fort was commissioned by Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and has had several renovations over the centuries.
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Amber Fort featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and château or palace

5. Johri Bazaar

Follow the sounds of hawkers and grinding stones in central Jaipur and you're sure to find yourself in the lively Johri Bazaar. This crowded market is popular among locals and tourists alike for its ornamental designs, both in textiles and jewelry.
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Johri Bazaar showing food and markets

6. Nahargarh Fort

One of many temples and palaces dotted across the dusty Avaralli hills, Nahargargh Fort not only offers insight into the lives of the old Rajasthan royals, but it also has incredible vistas of the pink stone buildings of Jaipur. Spend the afternoon exploring the regal chambers and the evening admiring the impressive views as the sun sets over the city below.
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Nahargarh Fort showing a castle

What to do in Kookas

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Amber Fort featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and château or palace

Amber Fort

This 16th-century fort attracts visitors with its fusion of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles, grand halls, courtyards and beautiful views.

Amber Fort
Jaigarh Fort

Jaigarh Fort

Learn about the local history of Amer when you take a trip to Jaigarh Fort. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Jaigarh Fort
Royal Gaitor Tumbas

Royal Gaitor Tumbas

You can learn about the history of Kukas with a stop at Royal Gaitor Tumbas. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Royal Gaitor Tumbas
Elefantasy

Elefantasy

Enjoy an outing to Elefantasy during your stay in Amer. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Elefantasy

Amity University

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Amity University during your travels in Achrol. Take some time to visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Amity University

Nahargarh Biological & Zoological Park

Why not visit the native and exotic animals who live at Nahargarh Biological & Zoological Park during your holiday in Amer? Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Nahargarh Biological & Zoological Park

Chand Pol (Moon Gate)

You can learn about the history of Amer with a visit to Chand Pol (Moon Gate). Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Chand Pol (Moon Gate)

Stepwell Panna Meena

Learn about the local history of Amer with a stop at Stepwell Panna Meena. Discover the area's mountain views and monuments.

Stepwell Panna Meena

Jaivan Cannon

You can learn about the history of Amer when you stop by Jaivan Cannon. Wander the forests or discover the area's mountain views.

Jaivan Cannon
Kukas

Kukas

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