The city of Jaipur is one of India’s most beautiful places, which houses both glass skyscrapers and century-old royal palaces and historic forts too. It is home to some of the country’s most ornate royal palaces- intricate structures designed hundreds of years ago that still captivate visitors today.
Here are some Instagram-worthy Jaipur locations, that would make your followers wish they could press the like button 1700 times!
Hawa Mahal
In the age of Instagram, this popular pink palace has become the face of Jaipur. It’s none other than the historic Hawa Mahal. The Hawa Mahal is an extension of the City Palace, and through its windows, royal women observed the hip and happening street life without appearing in public. The straight facade of the building and its hundreds of windows stand out, in almost every picture of the striking Hawa Mahal, almost hypnotizing you.
Where? Badi Choupad, J.D.A. Market, Pink City, Jaipur
Patrika Gate
If you’re in the pink city and are looking to find gram-worthy spots in the city, the Patrika Gate Jaipur should be on top of your list. It’s pretty easy to see why, as the entrance way is gorgeously vibrant walkway that looks like something straight out of an Indian fairy-tale!
The gate is an entrance to the Jahawar Circle Park which is the biggest circular park in Asia on a traffic signal!
Where? – Jawahar Circle, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Stepwells
Standing witness to the culture and times gone by, impressive step-wells can be found all over India, including Jaipur city. Existing in dichotomy, these stepwells were important water structures the past. The dichotomy of the baoris serve for a perfect symmetrical picture.
Some of the most famous stepwells in Jaipur are Chand Baori and Panna Meena Kund in Jaipur. Instagrammable places in Jaipur.
Where? Chand Baori and Panna Meena Kund in Jaipur.
Jal Mahal
The early 18th century palace in Jaipur is a sight to watch. Standing amidst pristine waters, it sends an immediate calm in your heart, with it’s immensely rich decoration. In the ceiling of Jal Mahal, flowers are set in an ornate design, trellis of elephant heads with linking trunks, antelope heads and peacock heads, all finished in silver leaf will leave you breathless.
Where? Amer Rd, Jal Mahal, Amer, Jaipur
Sukh Niwas
If getting gram worthy, influencer style photos are your thing, this place is must-to-be. This blue room is ready to steal your limelight and how. The city was painted in a blush dusty pink hue in 1876, to welcome Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert. The color tone gives Jaipur its status as the “Pink City,” Even though all of Jaipur is painted in a romantic dusty pink hue, the insides of the palaces are painted in vibrant colors, making sure you every picture taken here is instragram-able.
Where? City palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Nahargarh fort
You can take several pictures at the iconic wall in Nahargarh fort with the backdrop of the ENTIRE PINK CITY!
Nahargarh fort in Jaipur offers a breathtaking view of the Pink City. Nahargarh means ‘Abode of Tigers’ as the fort is a frequented site of the beasts. The historic fort is known for its strong defence. It shares an extended wall which connects it to the Jaigarh Fort.
Where? Aravali Hills, Amer Road, Jaipur
Sheesh Mahal
Remember ‘Jab pyaar kiya toh darna kya?’ from Mughal-e-azam. The song was shot in a modest copy built by Iranian artists, of the iconic Sheesh Mahal of Jaipur. Made with extremely opulent decor and beauty of the architecture the Sheesh Mahal provides us a glimpse of the royal intricacy and love for aesthetics. This royal palace is a perfect blend of Islamic style and Rajputana architecture. This palace was built by King Man Singh in 16th century and completed in 1727
Where? Amer fort, Amer, Jaipur
