Destinations The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur

Amber Fort may be the most imposing fort of Jaipur; a truly complex arrangement of palaces and courtyards, enclosed by a high sandstone wall. Notable features include the “Hall of Public Audience” (Diwan-e-Aam), the “Hall of Private Audience” (Diwan-e-Khas), the “Mirror Palace” (Sheesh Mahal) and the “Residence of Happiness” (Sukh Niwas). Amber Fort is one of the most popular tourist places near Jaipur.

Built in 1734 by the King of Jaipur, Nahargarh Fort is one of the best tourist places near Jaipur. One of the most impressive forts of Jaipur, Nahargarh sits atop the Aravalli Ranges and is believed to have been built as a royal hunting lodge. The fort was connected to Jaigarh Fort by tremendous walls and was part of a larger defence system meant to protect the city of Jaipur from attack.

Spanning three kilometres in length and one kilometre in width across the Aravalli Ranges, Jaigarh Fort is one of the most interesting forts of Jaipur because it overlooks and is connected by underground tunnels to Amber Fort. Both of these are amongst the best tourist places near Jaipur. Within its tremendous red stone walls lie beautiful palaces, gardens, courtyards and temples.

To this day, City Palace is the residence of the former ruling family of Jaipur. Spanning a vast one-seventh of the old city, it is one of the most spectacular palaces of Jaipur; surrounded by a tremendous wall, behind which can be found an array of courtyards, gardens and buildings that are open to the public.

A bustling bazaar, filled with interesting sights and sounds, Baapu Bazar is famous for its leather goods, especially traditional mojri shoes crafted from camel leather. Baapu Bazaar also sells exclusive handicrafts, fragrance, attar, Indian lehengas, colourful sarees and unique sandstone artefacts. The perfect souvenirs of your stay at The Oberoi Rajvilas, Jaipur.

Johri Bazaar is a famous market that sells hundreds of jewellery items, precious and semi-precious gemstones, handmade clothes, handcarved furniture, traditional and modern art. With over 400 shops and stores that offer low-cost items to unique pieces worth millions, Johri Bazaar is a must-visit when souvenir shopping in Jaipur.

Birla mandir in Jaipur is one of many white marble temples built by the Birla family around India. This temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess of prosperity, Lakshmi and Lord Vishnu, the creator. One of the best tourist places to visit in Jaipur, Birla mandir is especially popular during Diwali and Janmashtami festivals.

Elephantastic tours start from City Palace in central Jaipur and take in the full expanse of the sanctuary. With opportunities to get up close to these gentle giants; bathe them, pet them, feed them, you can even stay overnight on the sanctuary. Rated one of the best things to do in Jaipur and in India, please contact The Oberoi Rajvilas, rated top amongst five star hotels in Jaipur, to arrange a visit to Elephantastic.