Palaces and Forts of Royal Jaipur over 2 days from Delhi by private car, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
This is a 2 days tour from Delhi to Jaipur the mesmerizing Pink City in the royal state of Rajasthan. Over the 2 days we will visit magnificent palaces & impregnable forts, appreciate the great collection of art and jewelry of the Maharajas, indulge in Rajasthani cuisine, meet the local people and experience the culture and heritage of this great land. The itinerary includes Amber fort the magnificent Palace built with red sandstone and white marble, Hawa Mahal with its unique feature of being perennially flooded with a cool breeze., Nahargarh Fort with majestic views of the Pink CIty, Jal Mahal the lovely Palace floating on a lake and Jantar Mantar the 18th century astronomical observatory.
Description & Instructions When Visiting New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India
This is a 2 days tour from Delhi to Jaipur the mesmerizing Pink City in the royal state of Rajasthan. Over the 2 days we will visit magnificent palaces & impregnable forts, appreciate the great collection of art and jewelry of the Maharajas, indulge in Rajasthani cuisine, meet the local people and experience the culture and heritage of this great land. The itinerary includes Amber fort the magnificent Palace built with red sandstone and white marble, Hawa Mahal with its unique feature of being perennially flooded with a cool breeze., Nahargarh Fort with majestic views of the Pink CIty, Jal Mahal the lovely Palace floating on a lake and Jantar Mantar the 18th century astronomical observatory.
Itinerary
Day 1: Delhi to Jaipur
Stop At: Amber Palace, Devisinghpura, Amer, Jaipur 302001 India
7 AM- We drive out of Delhi towards Jaipur
Noon- Arrive at Amber Fort
Amber Fort is a magnificent Palace & Fort build with red sandstone and white marble Palace. It was built by Raja Man Singh I and completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh. The formidable walls defended its residents from all corners. The view of Maota Lake from the Fort is fantastic. Intricate wall paintings & frescos made with precious gems and jewels gives us an idea of the opulent lives of the erstwhile Kings of Rajasthan.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hawa Mahal – Palace of Wind, Hawa Mahal Tripolia Bazaar Road Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur 302002 India
We visit the masterpiece built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1798. Hawa Mahal is a five-storied honeycomb! This unique building has 953 small windows, called jharokas, decorated with intricate lattice work. The entire palace represents the crown of Lord Krishna. An interesting aspect of the architecture is that irrespective of the season the Palace is always flooded with a cool breeze.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nahargarh Fort, Nahar Garh Road, Jaipur 302002 India
Nahargarh or the Abode of Tigers was built by Jai Singh II to tighten the defenses of his city. It was also the safety shelter for the wives of the British Army officers during the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. Located on the rocky ridge of Aravalli Hills, one gets a striking view of Jaipur’s pink landscape.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight in hotel in Jaipur
Day 2: Jaipur to Delhi
Stop At: Jal Mahal, Amer Road, Jaipur 302002 India
The day begins for us at arguably the most beautiful site in Jaipur, the Water Palace. This Palace used to be the shooting lodge for the Maharajah. The low rise structure appears to float in the centre of Sagar Lake. It is a breadth taking sight of light sand coloured stone walls in stark contrast to the deep blue of the waters of the lake.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Jantar Mantar – Jaipur, Tripoliya Bazaar near entrance to City Palace, Jaipur 302020 India
We end our Jaipur tour at the astronomical observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh in 1730. Jantar Mantar is a collection of 19 architectural astronomical instruments. Jai Singh built this observatory to correct the astronomical tables on planetary positions. The highlight of this palace is “Smarat Yantra”, the world’s biggest stone sundial.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
Duration: 2 days
Starts: New Delhi, India
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
