Swarqasuli

The highest tower dominating the skyline on the western side of the Tripolia bazzar. It was built by Sawai Ishwari Singh in 1749 A.D. to commemorate a grand victory.

Hawa Mahal

The Palace of Winds or Hawa Mahal is to Jaipur what the Taj Mahal is to Agra. It was built in 1799 AD by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Dedicated to Lord Krishna, it is shaped like a mukut, or crown, which a dorns the Lord’s head. This five storey pyramidal pink edifice with honeycombed sandstone windows in Pink with white intricate designs painted around to give it a lacy look. It was from here that the ladies of the court looked down upon the road below at the processions and everyday activities which could be watched without having to cover their faces, as purdah was a custom prevalent in those days.


Jantar Mantar

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One of the most enlightened Maharajas was Maharaja Sawai Jai Sing-II, who built five observatories in India, the largest and best preserved being at Jaipur. This was built in 1728These curious collection of sculptures are, in fact structures with specific purpose to enable the calculation of many an astronomical and astrological event. Each was built after relentless study of books, manuscripts and discussions with scholars from all over the world.
 

Timings	0900-1630 hrs.
Entry Fee	Rs. 4 (free on Monday)
Still Photography Charges	Indian Rs.20 Foreigner Rs.50
Video Photography Charges	Indian Rs.50 Foreigner Rs.100

Gaitor

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Gaitor which literally means staying or resting place of departed souls. The cenotaphs of Sawai Jai Singh, Sawai Ram Singh and Sawai Madho Singh are fine examples of majestic and grand appearance and master craftsmanship of marble chieselling. Some of these cenotaphs still preserve traces of paintings that once embellished their inner and outer walls.
 

Timings	0900-1630 hrs.
Entry Fee	Rs. 2 Per Person
Still Photography Charges	Indian Rs.10 Foreigner Rs.30
Video Photography Charges	Indian Rs.20 Foreigner Rs.70

Maharani ki Chattri

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On Amer road this traditional site where last rites of royal ladies were performed, has several cenotaphs.

Jal Mahal

Situated on the way to Amer, a picturesque palace amidst the Man Sagar Lake. It was built for royal duck shooting parties.


Albert Hall

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The Ram Niwas garden built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh in 1868 AD as a famine relief work also houses the exquisite Indo-Sarcenic style architectural wonder - The Albert Hall. This was designed by Sir Swinton Jacob,. This remarkable building now houses an interesting museum where exhibits reflect the art and culture of Rajasthan down the ages. An Egyptian mummy also finds a place of honour as an exhibit.

Timings	10.00 a.m. to 4.30 p.m.
Friday	Weekly Off
Photography	Not allowed inside the museum
Phone no.	570099
Ticket Charges
For Indian Tourists	Rs. 5 Per Person
For Foreign Tourists	Rs. 30 Per Person