City Palace Jaipur - Mughal and European Styles Of Architecture - Rajasthan - India

City Palace forms one of the most famous tourist attractions and a major landmark in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his time. The palace and its structures have been designed, combining the architectural elements of the Mughal, Europe and the Shilpa Shastra of India. The palace was built between 1729 and 1732 AD by Sawai Jai Singh II.

Location: Kanwar Nagar, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan - 302002
Phone No (Official): +91-141-4088888
Photography: Allowed (Charges Apply)
Videography : Allowed (Charges Apply)
Built In: 1729 to 1732 AD
Built By: Sawai Jai Singh II
Nearest Railway Station: Merta Road Jn Railway Station
Weather: Summer 25 to 45°C, Winter 5 to 22°C

The City Palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh and is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. It is surrounded by spacious courtyards, gardens, and temples. There are palace buildings from different eras, some dating from the early 20th century. Despite the gradual development, the whole is a striking blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The complex of city palace is composed by a few specific and distinct areas. The Maharani's palace impresses for its delicacy, with wonderful stone carvings and frescoes painted with dust of precious stones. Just outside the Armory Museum are 2 beautifully carved elephants which leads to the inner courtyard. The inestimable collections of weapon date back to the 15th century and are in a remarkable state of preservation. Between the armoury museum and the art gallery is the Diwan-E-Khas or Hall of Private Audience. The Chandra Mahal is a 7 storey building. Unfortunately, this building is closed to the public as it is the home to the present Maharaja of Jaipur, however it is possible to visit the ground floor where some exhibits are on display. City Palace one of the major tourist attraction fascinated by marvelous architecture of Mughal and Rajput and European style of architecture is a official residence of Maharaja of Jaipur and Royal family resides in Chandra Mahal. Since 1959, The palace is opened to the General public and International visitor’s as a museum. There are main to attraction must see in the palace are listed given bellow.

• Entrance Gates
  
• Mubarak Mahal
• Chandra Mahal
• Pitam Niwas Chowk
• Diwan-I-Khas
• Diwan-E-Aam
• Maharani palace
• Bhaggi Khana
• Govind Dev Ji temple

A vast palace complex that occupies nearly a seventh of the Pink City, this palace was originally built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in 1932. Today, City Palace is known for housing the Chandra Mahal and the Mubarak Mahal, apart from the series of courtyards, sprawling gardens and buildings that populate the complex.

Entry Fee And Other Charges For Visit City Palace Jaipur

• Foreign National - Adult: Rs. 400.00 (including Still Camera)
• Foreign National - Concessional: Rs. 250.00 Children (between 5 to 12 years) & student (including Still Camera)
• Indian National - Adult: Rs. 100.00 (including Still Camera)
• Indian National - Concessional: Rs. 50.00 (between 5 to 12 years) & Student & Defence Personnel
• Video Camera: Rs. 300.00
• Golf Cart: Rs. 150.00

Admission to the museum is granted on production of entry ticket. Categories and Denominations of entry tickets are:

Foreign Nationals:

• Adult Rs. 300/- each (including still camera)
• Children (between 5 to 12 years) each and Students Rs. 200/- each (including still camera)

Indian Nationals:

• Adult Rs. 75/- each.
• Children (between 5 to 12 years), students and defence personnel Rs. 40/- each

Royal Grandeur:

• Rs. 2,500/- each (Foreign Nationals)
• Rs.2,000/- each (Indian Nationals)

Camera fees:

• Still Camera (Indian Nationals) Rs.75/-
• Video Camera Rs.200/-

Concession is granted to all Indian visitors on Republic Day (26th January) and Independence Day (15th August)

Opening Time For City Palace Jaipur

• Timings : Duration of Openings (Hrs.): 9.00 AM to 17.00 PM

The City Palace can be visited on any day of the week, except on the gazetted holidays, between 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Best Time To Visit City Palace Jaipur

The best time to visit Jaipur is between October and March. Jaipur is situated in an arid, semi-desert region, which has three distinct seasons. During this period, the heat of the desert sun is less intense, the weather is cool and it is the best season for a sightseeing trip. City Palace Jaipur Timing Visiting Hours is 9.30 AM - 5.00 PM.

Tourist Attractions Near City Palace Jaipur

Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Government Central Museum, Jantar Mantar, Vidhyadhar's Garden and many more are very closed attraction from City Palace Jaipur. Nahargarh Fort, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, The Statue Circle, Amer Fort and Laxmi Narayan Temple are also famous and popular places to see Near City Palace Jaipur.

Shopping Near City Palace Jaipur

An entire street and several city sectors were earmarked for artisans and traders. The main markets are along Jauhari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Nehru Bazar, Chaura Rasta, Tripolia Bazar and M.I. Road. Johari Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, Chandpol Bazaar, Kishanpol Bazaar and Sireh Deori Bazaar are also famous shopping areas near from City Palace Jaipur. Shops specialising in precious and semi-precious stones, ornaments and jewellery are to be found on and along Jauhari Bazaar. Jaipur enjoys a high reputation for the manufacture of jewellery.

Restaurants Near City Palace Jaipur

There are many Food Restaurant and hotels are very nearly from City Palace Jaipur like,

Midtown Multicuisine Restaurant
3rd Floor, Kishore Niwas Opp Sargasuli, Ishwar Lat , Tripolia Bazar
0.4 km from City Palace Jaipur

Sream Veg Restaurant
180-183, Chaura Rasta Road, Tripolia Bazar, Kanwar Nagar Opposite Tadkeshwar Temple
0.3 km from City Palace Jaipur

Kailash Veg Restaurant
441, 42, Hawa Mahal Road, Corner Khawas Ji Ka Rasta, Johari Bazar
0.4 km from City Palace Jaipur

Art Cafe
132 - 133 , Chaandi Ki Taksaal , Hawa Mahal Road Shankars Art Gallery
0.4 km from City Palace Jaipur

Shri Balaji Restaurant
447, Khawas Ji Ki Haveli, Hawa Mahal Road
0.4 km from City Palace Jaipur

Shree Gopi Pavitra Bhojnalaya
246, Chaura Rasta Road, Tripolia Bazaar Opposite General Watch Company
0.4 km from City Palace Jaipur

Shree Pandit Kulfi Bhandar
P 79, Gangori Bazar, Near Lakheri Kangan Palace, Tripolia Bazaar
0.5 km from City Palace Jaipur

Bheru Baba Restaurant
Khajano Walon Ka Rasta, Gopal Ji Ka Rasta Chandpole Bazar
0.5 km from City Palace Jaipur

Vijay Shri Restaurant
82 Gangouri Bazar
0.5 km from City Palace Jaipur

Sonu Juice Shop
Chora Rasta Shop 223, Near Tadkeswar Temple
0.5 km from City Palace Jaipur

Hotels Near City Palace Jaipur

There are many hotels are very nearly from City Palace Jaipur like,

LMB Hotel
Johari Bazar, Jaipur
1.0 km from City Palace Jaipur

Rajdeep Hotel 2.0 Star Hotel
Bapu Bazaar, Jaipur
1.1 km from City Palace Jaipur

Hotel Sweet Dream
Nehru Bazar Road, Jaipur
1.1 km from City Palace Jaipur

Kesar D Villa Residence
E 15 Kings Street 1st Avenue , Lal Bahadur Nagar J.L.N.Marg, Jaipur
1.2 km from City Palace Jaipur

Fly View Hotel & OYO Rooms 3.0 Star Hotel
1 Maruti Nagar , Airport T1 Road, Jaipur
1.2 km from City Palace Jaipur

Balaji Palace Hotel
B-33, Sain Colony , Opp Railway Station, Jaipur
1.2 km from City Palace Jaipur

Shri Ram Palace Hotel
S-18, Riico Complex , Below Delhi Bypass Bridge, Jaipur
1.2 km from City Palace Jaipur

Surya Palace Hotel
A 38, Sen Colony , Near Railway Station, Jaipur
1.2 km from City Palace Jaipur

Saba Haveli 4.0 Star Hotel
477 Gangapole, Jaipur
1.3 km from City Palace Jaipur

The Raj Palace Grand Heritage Hotel 5.0 Star Hotel
Zorawer Singh Gate , Amer Road, Jaipur
1.4 km from City Palace Jaipur

Hotel Savoy 2.5 Star Hotel
Mirza Ismail Road ( M I Road ) , Near Bank of India
1.4 km from City Palace Jaipur

How to Reach City Palace Jaipur

By Air:

Sanganer airport is the nearest airport to the city of Jaipur. It is located at a distance of 10 kilometers from the city centre. The airport has flight connectivity with major Indian cities like Mumbai and Delhi. Also available International Flights for Foreign tourists

By Rail:

The nearest railway station from City Palce Jaipur is Merta Road Jn Railway Station. The railway junction at Jaipur connects it with various cities. For a royal experience one can take the Palace on Wheels. This train leaves from Delhi and connects various cities in Rajasthan.

By Road:

Jaipur has good network of roads connecting it with major Indian cities. NH 8, NH 11 and NH 12 are the main national highways connecting the city of Jaipur with other cities. There are good services of Buses and Cabs available like buses from Jaipur to Delhi bus.

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