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Amber Palace

Situated on the crest of a hill seven miles (11km) north of Jaipur is Amber, capital of the Kuchwaha Rajputs from 1037 to 1728. The city-palace is protected by towering outer walls, and a further wall runs for miles along the hills surrounding...  see full details

Jaipur City Palace

The magnificent City Palace is in the centre of the Pink City of Jaipur, enclosed by high walls and set amidst fine gardens and courtyards. Since Jai Singh built it in 1728, it has been the principal residence for the Maharajas of Jaipur...  see full details

Palace of the Winds (Hawa Mahal)

The Palace of the Winds is Jaipur's most acclaimed attraction. Built in 1799, it is situated on the edge of the City Palace complex overlooking one of the city's bustling main streets, and was constructed to offer the women of the court a...  see full details

Galta Monkey Temple (Galtaji)

Situated between two granite cliffs, this temple is part of a much larger temple complex. The complex has three sacred pools which the monkeys enjoy swimming in. This Hindi temple is slightly dilapidated but definitely still worth the trip out of the city...  see full details