City Palace - Where royalty lives on!
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Step into City Palace, Jaipur, a historical treasure! Experience the royal life of Rajasthan's past. Discover amazing art and architecture fit for a king!
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Top Activities in City Palace
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Admire The Architecture
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Explore Palaces And Courtyards
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Learn About Royal History
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Take Photos
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Visit The Museum
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Best Time to Visit
October-to-March
When to visit place on the day
All-Day
Approximate expense
₹500 per person
History
Construction of the City Palace began in 1729 under Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. The palace complex was expanded and modified by successive rulers over the centuries. It served as the seat of power for the Kachwaha Rajput rulers and played a significant role in the region's political and cultural landscape. The palace's architecture reflects the evolving architectural styles and influences of the time, incorporating elements of Rajput, Mughal, and European design. Today, a portion of the palace remains the residence of the royal family, while other sections are open to the public as a museum and tourist attraction.
Recent Google Reviews
It’s recommended to visit with a guide, as there’s a wealth of information around the palace that can greatly enhance your experience. The well-maintained museums showcase fascinating royal artifacts, each with its own unique story. Enjoy the rich architecture, with its intricate details, and the vibrant, colorful paintings that bring the palace to life.
What a stunning sight. This should be on every tourist‘s itinerary when visiting Jaipur. Beautiful architecture and showcase of Indian craftsmanship. Just note that the museum ticket is sufficient and the extended ticket (gold room, blue room) is a money grab that should not be supported, even though the rooms are beautiful. But one ticket for 4000 rupees is just insane. Don’t do it, even if your guide is pushing you to do it (will likely get a commission).
What a palace it was! Truly amazing! Visit once when u visit Jaipur! There are many places inside this palace where you'll see the old weapons, old architecture, and you can click a good pictures there! • • and there's a place inside the palace named "The Palace Atelier" Can't find words!!! An aesthetic place and You're gonna see everything is super perfect! Can't get over that place!
Nice place, it is very well maintained. There is an entry fee to enter the museum at a minimal cost. The whole place is beautiful and in the midst of a picturesque place. One part of the fort just next to the main road is closed for all the visitors however you can view the hill region from the other part of the main fort. When you enter inside the premises, you can see how the king enjoyed all the luxuries of life with his many queens. If you opt for a guide, you will get to know a lot of things about the place, the garden (an attempt to grow saffron but failed due to weather) in the lake, the history of summer and winter rooms and how effectively they worked. The view from the windows of the palace gives you a beautiful view of the whole region, must have been awesome for the royal family for sure. The museum talks about life, hobbies, luxuries, clothing and more about the royal family. The armory section is amazing, it has got a lot of weapons to demonstrate, some really amazing ranging from daggers, swords, armors to cannons. The place is totally worth it.