Nahargarh Fort
Beyond the hills of Jaigarh stand the Fort of Nahargarh like a watchful sentinel guarding Sawai Jai Singhs beautiful city. Much of the original structures are now in ruins, but the lovely building added by sawai Ram Singh II and Sawai Madho Singh II still survive. |  amber fort | Amer Fort
Amer Fort is the complex of palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens and temples, which were built by Raja Man Singh, Mirza Raja Jai Singh and Sawai Jai Singh over a period of about two centuries.
The palace complex rising from the placid waters of the Mootha lake is approached through a steep path, now often traversed by tourists on elephant-back, to Singh palace and Jaleb Chowk. Two flights of stairs rise from one end to the chowk, one leading to the elegant temple of Shila Mata and other to the palace complex. The image of the Mother Goddess worshipped with reverence by thousands of devotees every day was brought from Jessore in East Bengal ( now in Bangladesh ) by raja Man Singh and installed here. |  jaigarh fort, jaipur | Amber Fort
Located on the hills outside Jaipur, Amber Fort is a magnificent place one must not miss to visit. Raja Man Singh began building the fort in 1600 AD and what stand today with magnificent glory are the complex of palaces, halls pavilions gardens and temples built by Raja Man Singh, Mirja Raja Jai Singh and Sawai Jai Singh over a period of one hundred and twenty five years. Built in red sandstone and white marble, the structure is a blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture. The major attraction of the fort is the Shesh Mahal (Mirror Palace), a palace known for its craftsmanship in mirrors with large ramparts, terraces and pavilions. Dilaram Bagh & Mohan Bari gardens, well laid in the Moghul style, are a feast to the eyes from the terrace of the palace. There is a temple of Shila Mata inside the palace complex. Raja Man Singh brought the image of the Mother Goddess, the deity of the temple, from Jessore in Lower Bengal.
|  jodhpur fort | Jaigarh
Jaigarh is on the western side of Jaipur. It is one of the few military structures of mediaeval India preserved almost intact. Jai Singh, in 1726, built the extensive watchtowers and gateways of Jaigarh. It was the royal treasury for several years. Asias largest cannon on wheels is exhibited here. The intricate water supply and storage system that is considered a marvel of planning is also of interest to visitors. The fort has palaces, gardens, open and covered reservoirs, a granary, an armoury, a cannon foundry and several temples. It also has its own museum and provides an excellent view of Amber palace. |  junagarh fort | Bairath
86km from Jaipur on the Shahpura-Alwar Road, Bairath is an important historical place with the excavated remains of a circular Buddhist temple. It is believed to be one of the earliest known temples in India. The town has relics from the Mauryan, Mughal and Rajput periods. Other attractions are a mint built by Akbar, a Mughal garden and a remarkable monument with painted chhatris and walls built by Jahangir. | | |
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Overview : Jaipur
Heritage : City Palace Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal , Albert Hall , Jal Mahal , Galtaji , B M Birla Planetarium , Laxmi Narayan Temple
Fairs & Festivals : TEEJ GANGAUR FAIR, ELEPHANT FESTIVAL, SITLA MATA FAIR, CHAKSU FAIR, MAKAR SANKRANTI , DONKEY FAIR
Lakes and Gardens : Ramgarh Lake Vidyadhar Garden
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