A popular luxury destination, the Pink City of India has a lot to offer as a tourist spot including the Adventure Arena Puno. The city welcomes a lot of tourists from around the world throughout the year. The blend of modern and ancient, serene and vibrant, keeps tourists with different interests hooked to the place.
The palaces, forts and museums, the remnants of the royal past, remain to be the prime attraction of the city.
Adventure activities in Jaipur
One of the most visited adventure spots in Jaipur, the Puno adventure arena. This place serves as an ideal spot for hangouts, date nights and fun trips. The rope courses, roller bridges, ninja courses are all there to show off one’s jumping and balancing techniques. Jaipur also has an off- road ATV ride spot. It is a fun experience, riding motorbikes and all terrain vehicles through the landscapes and dunes. With adrenaline rushing through your veins. It is one of the best getaways for thrill seekers during a trip to Jaipur.
The Adventure
One cannot miss this spot while travelling to Jaipur. The Jal Mahal is a unique monument that is situated in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. This five storey building acted as a summer retreat and hunting lodge during its good old days. With the backdrop of Aravalli hills and the surroundings filled with water, Jal Mahal is one of the most photographed structures in India.
Most visited places in Jaipur
Jaipur has some of the most visited palaces and forts in India. Many of these are also part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites. So what do you think are the most visited places in Jaipur?
First and foremost, one of the most visited forts in India, the Amber Fort. The extensive fort is situated atop a small hill with a magnificent view. The palace complex is a mix of pale yellow and pink sandstones, with white marble.
About the structure
The building is well crafted with narrow passages and serpentine staircases, along with the underground tunnels, all worth exploring. Divided into four sections, the fort has courtyards that look out to beautiful gardens, extensive gateways and elegant halls. With a beautiful mixture of Rajput and Mughal style, this architectural marvel needs at least 2 hours to be explored completely.
The Monuments
Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Wind always remains to be an iconic landmark in Jaipur. The 953 small lattice windows, with its honeycomb structure and Indo- Islamic architecture, is what makes the monument a visual treat. During the reign, the mahal used to act as a summer palace.
And the windows gave the royal women a view of the bustling street below. The structure, the narrow corridors and vivid glass work has always been a piece of wonder to the visitors.
The Amer Fort
Providing a spectacular view of the Amer fort and its green surroundings, the Jaigarh fort is built upon the Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles). One can experience the warrior period, with a walk through the passages of the magnificent red sandstone fort. This fort with its Indo- Persian architecture and intense lattice work windows, remains to be one of the most visited locations in Jaipur.
Royal Palace of Jaipur
The City Palace is also an attraction that has a very large number of visitors throughout the year. This palace has grown expansive over the years with the inhabitants adding more room to it. The palace complex comprises both the Chandra Mahal and the Mubarak Mahal. The building has splendid courtyards, serene gardens and royal buildings.
The beauty of the palace is made explicit with the intertwining of Mughal, Rajput and European architectural style. This monument also has a collection of fine fabrics and costumes ranging from Pashmina shawls to Banaras saris. The walls of the palace are also adorned with miniature paintings, Rajput weapons, Sanganeri prints and other folk embroidery pieces.
Museum in Albert Hall
The Albert Hall Museum is one of the oldest heritage museums in the state of Rajasthan. Situated in the Ram Niwas gardens, it is a pristine example of the Indo- Saracenic architecture. The museum comprises the unique collections of miniature paintings, traditional royal costumes, craft works and other sculptures. The gallery provides a royal experience, and thus remains unavoidable during a visit to Jaipur.
Jantar Mantar
Jaipur has a prominent attraction for science enthusiasts, the astronomical observatory, Jantar Mantar. The place has a set of about 20 astronomical tools that can be used to measure time, predict eclipses and observe constellations. Among these fixed stone structures, is one of the largest sundials in the world. This observatory is a pride to the scientific legacy of our country.
