Jaipur attracts the highest number of tourists in the state by virtue of being the capital city and being easily accessible. The main attractions of the city are the City Palace and the Jantar Mantar, the Hawa Mahal, the Birla Planetarium, the Jal Mahal, the Lakshmi Narayan Mandir, the Dolls Museum and the Government Museum.
Amber, 11 km from Jaipur houses one of the most exquisite forts of Rajasthan. Built by the Kachhwaha Rajputs, this town was the erstwhile capital of the princely state of Jaipur. The Sun Gate (suraj pol) and the courtyard (Jaleb Chowk) are stunning and bear testimony to the Rajput love of fanfare. The main palace and the Kali Temple in the fort are spectacular sights.
Dausa is located at a distance of about 51 kms from Jaipur and the main attractions of the town are temples (such as the Sahejnath Temple, the Somnath Temple and the Gupteshwar Mahadeo Temple), the magnificently carved mansions or havelis, the mosque or dargah of Hazrat Khwaja Jamaluddin Shah Baba and Pratap vatika, an architectural marvel. Most tourist operators offer package tours to Jaipur-Amber-Dausa. Avail of these and bring home memories of a regal lifestyle.
