Jaipur has some stunningly beautiful heritage forts and palaces, which are places of great attraction for tourists coming over to Jaipur. Some such forts and palaces include The City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort, Jaigarh, Nahargarh and Jal Mahal Place. The tourists really enjoy the grandeur and majesty of these monuments and heritage of jaipur.

Jaigarh Fort

Also known as Jaivan Jaigarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort Jaipur, Jaigarh Heritage Fort Jaipur and Fort of victory. Jaigarh Fort is a rugged structure built in 1726 by Sawai Jai Singh. It was the royal treasury for several years. It is one of the few ancient Indian military structures to be kept intact through the ages, Jaigarh Fort has recently been opened to the public.

The fort was sealed for seven years, due to a rumour, that an enormous treasure in gold was buried, in the fort area. The fort houses several palaces, gardens, a granary, an armoury, temples, and most significantly the Jai Ban, the largest antique canon, in the country.

This fort is perched on a cliff and is surrounded by huge battlements with inside walkways offering stunning views on all sides. The World's largest cannon on wheel, Jaivan, are to be found here. Also of interest is the intricate water supply and storage system, which is considered a marvel of planning. The fort has its museum and provides some excellent view of Amber Fort also called Amer Fort. Situated in the north of Jaipur, the Jaigarh Fort has more or less same structure as of Amber Fort. The fort also houses a beautiful museum and gives breathtaking views of Jaipur below and Amber Fort.

The Jaigarh Fort is one of the best tourist sites in jaipur, one such place that tourist can get a glimpse of the heritage and history of Rajasthan and a places of interest in jaipur during their Jaipur travel. Standing tall over a small hillock overlooking the Pink City, Jaigarh Fort is a classic example of the many forts Rajasthan is peppered with.

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal was built by Sawai Pratap Singh (grand son of Sawai Jai Singh and son of Sawai Madhoo Singh) in 1799 AD and Mr. Lal Chand Usta was the architect. Hawa Mahal in rajasthan is the most sensational monuments in the city of Jaipur. Hawa Mahal is famous for it's beehive like structure, the Hawa Mahal is interplay of red and pink sand stone, carefully and painstakingly outlined with white borders and motifs.

The Hawa Mahal of jaipur, palace of wind, is a very great building and the most wellknown symbol of Jaipur. The Palace has been build on 1799 from Maraja Sawai Pratap Singh in the tipical Rajput architecture style, for the ladies of the royal household to look out to the outside world without breaking purdah and has been build in the middle of the old city.  A couplet ascribed to Sawai Pratap Singh, a poet and a devotee of the Hindu deities Radha and Krishna, suggests that the monument was dedicated to them. However, the most widely accepted conjecture is that it was a viewing gallery for the ladies of the royal household. Sitting in the cool, airy interior of the Hawa Mahal, they could watch the goings-on below while remaining hidden themselves. The carved screen balconies meant that the windows caught even the slightest whiff of breeze, making the ladies comfortable as they watched the royal parades and processions.

The Hawa Mahal is a five storey building of unusual architecture of Jaipur, It is a stunning example of Rajput artistry made of red and pink sand stone, beautifully outlined with white borders and motif's painted with quick lime. Its facade from the road side makes Hawa Mahal look more like a delicate screen than a palace.

City Palace

The City Palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture. The City Palace complex houses several palatial structures. In the heart of the old Jaipur city, the City Palace occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. Jai Singh built the outer wall but other additions were made much later, some right up to the start of this century.
The palace is now a fine museum. It houses a remarkable collection of textiles, paintings, manuscripts, and extraordinary weapons. On display there are two huge urns of silver, said to be the largest silver vessels in the world. Nakkarkhana-ka-Darwaza, the imposing gateway of the City Palace guarded by stone elephants, is monumental.

The first building in it, is Mubarak Mahal, built by Maharaja Madho Singh. It has a beautifully carved marble gate with heavy brass doors on either side of this gate. Beyond this gate, lies the 'Diwan-E-Khas' or the 'Hall Of Private Audience' with a marble paved gallery. Across a paved square lies the 'Diwan-E-Am' or the 'Hall Of Public Audience', with its intricate decorations and manuscripts in Persian and Sanskrit. There is also a clock tower and the newer Mubarak Mahal. To the north-west is the stately and graceful seven-storeyed Chandra Mahal, the residence of ex-ruler. The seven-story Chandra Mahal is the centrepiece and commands fine views of the gardens and the Jaipur city.

The complex contains an excellent museum, an armoury and several fine halls. The apartments are maintained in luxurious order and the museum of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II has an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamelware and old weapons.

The paintings include miniatures in Rajasthani, Mughal and Persian schools. The armoury dating back to the 15th century and many of the ingenious and tricky weapons, which the warrior Rajputs were famous for. A section of museum also contains dresses and costumes of the former Maharajas and Maharanis of Jaipur. Each storey has a distinctive name and is a place of sheer beauty and luxury. Paintings, floral decorations, mirror walls and ceilings in the traditional style adorn the palace. The uppermost storey is called the Mukut Mahal.Opposite the Chandra Mahal lies the Badal Mahal. The Govind Devji Temple stands in the middle of the Chandra Mahal and the Badal Mahal.

A delightful system of mountains is placed in the middle of the paved path between the Chandra Mahal and the Badal Mahal. The palace has extensive and sprawling gardens.

Amer Fort

The Amer fort was constructed by three rulers namely, Mirza Raja Jai Singh, Raja Man Singh and Sawai Jai Singh. By exploring the magnificence of this Fort one can conclude that it might have taken many years to build the fort. There is a road which leads to the main gate of the Fort but it is more fun to get to the Fort by a ride on an elephant.

The medieval citadels which are best preserved can be seen inside the Amer Fort. One can also view the gardens, pavilions, temples and courtyards inside the Fort. The fort is roughly in equal proportions, a former administration center, a palace of pleasure and a strong military that are worth seeing. The Amer Fort, located just 11 Kms from, Jaipur, was once the capital of the Kachhwaha clan before the existence of Jaipur.

The Fort, built in red sandstone and white marble, looks stunning and amazingly wonderful. Is foreground is the Motha Lake which adds charm to it. Raja Jai Singh started the construction of the Amer Fort but later on its construction was carried out by other rulers of the city.