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Jaipur Tourist Places

 
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Jaipur is a very famous tourist and education destination in India. The city is known as the 'Pink City' of India. It is abounded by forts, monuments, temples and gardens which reflect its glorious past and history of the Rajput warriors and their culture and tradition. Tourism is a significant part of Jaipur's economy. Some of the world's best hotels are located here. Major facilities and infrastructure development are expected to increase the number of tourists visiting Jaipur.

Forts & Monuments
The city of Jaipur is remarkable throughout India for its hundreds years old forts and monuments. Jaipur has a number of forts and monuments like Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Rambagh Palace, and Albert Hall Museum.

Temples
The landscape of Jaipur is dotted with numerous temples. One can find temples in almost every street. It is because of the numerous temples and religiosity among people that it is sometimes also known as Chhoti Kashi. Some of the famous temples in Jaipur include Govind Dev Ji Temple, Galtaji, Birla Temple (also known as Lakshmi Narayan Mandir), Garh Ganesh Temple, Shila Devi Temple in Amber, Chamtkareshwer Mahadev, Panchayati Hall, Radha Govind Ji Temple.

Gardens
The city of Jaipur is blessed with many "Gardens" that further enhance the beauty of the place. Prominent among them are Ram Niwas Garden, Sisodia Rani Garden and Palace, Vidyadhar Garden, Kanak Vrindavan, Central Park, Jawahar Circle Garden, Technology Park, Vidyadhar ka Bagh.The gardens provide a touch of serenity to the otherwise busy life of Jaipur. Jaipur can boast of many natural and artificial gardens. Being a well planned city, the Government takes special care of the Gardens to facilitate the growth of the tourism industry.

Other places of interest include Chand Baori (stepwell), Chokhi Dhani (a village resort), Kathputhli slum a Jaipur slum, Raj Mandir Cinema (a beautiful cinema hall).

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