Jaipur was the dream of an enlightened king, Jai Singh ji II, his dream is the love and life of close to 4 million citizens. Popular the world over, the city has received the coveted World heritage tag by UNESCO
Amber Fort: 11 kms from old Jaipur town lays one of the most famous forts of Rajasthan, Amber Fort. 800 years old, the complex has many beautiful buildings such as the ‘Diwan-i-Aam’, ‘Sheesh Mahal’ and even has a different palace for different seasons. The fort also houses the much revered Shila Devi Temple and the magnificent Ganesh Pol, the gate leading to the royal palace complexes. The fort also offers elephant rides from the base to fort in morning time and a mesmerizing light and sound show in evening.
Panna Meena Ka Kund: It is an eight-story square shaped step well, with adjoining stairs on all four sides located in the Amber town. Built in the 16th century, this beautiful water storage facility was not just a source of water but also a place for community gathering where people would come to chat, relax or swim in the cool waters.
Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing: Set in a beautiful renovated haveli in old Amber town, the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing is dedicated to the preservation and dissemination of hand printed textiles. The museumexhibits block printed textiles, tools used during the process of block printing, textiles showcasing dabu mud resist printing and more. Visitors can also meet artisans and make their own block prints.
Sagar Lake: One of the best kept secrets of the city of Amber is a 17th century lake, Sagar. Located behind the Amber Fort, it was built in such a way that it was connected with various stepwells in the region as it used to be the primary source of water for the adjoining forts of Amber, Jaigarh and for the city of Amber.
Jaigarh Fort: Located on the Cheel ka Tila of the Aravalli range, this battle fort was built by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1726 using red sandstones. A unique architectural feature is the underground water reservoir that holds upto 60 gallons of water. Being a military base, it houses armory of various kinds, now displayed at the museum in fort complex itself. The collection also includes the giant Jaivana cannon, that was cast in the year 1720. It weighs 50 tons and is famous for being the world’s largest canon.