Amber Fort

Amber is located around 11 km north of Jaipur and was ancient capital of Kachchwaha Rajputs. It was Sawai Jai Singh who changed the capital of this warring clan to Jaipur after an interrupted run for around 700 years. The site is one of the most popular in India during the tourist season and elephant rides from the base of the fort to the hilltop. There are excellent views from the hilltop of the countryside and Maota Lake below. You can also boat on the lake for fixed amount of money. Some of the better-known buildings inside the fort are Raj Mahal, Suraj Pol, Singh Pol, Shila Mata temple, Diwan-I-Aam, Ganesh Pol, Jai Mandir, Shish Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Sohag Mandir, and Palace of Man Singh I.

Jaigarh Fort

Jaigarh Fort or the Victory Fort is another fort palace of Jaipur located not far from the Nahargarh Fort. Main attraction inside the fort complex is the series of water reservoirs built to store and supply clean water to Jaipur City. Jaivan was the largest hand operated canon in the world and weighs 50 tones. The fort is almost intact as the enemies could never capture it and most of the parts are open for public viewing.

Gaitor

Situated just 8 km away from Jaipur, Gaitor has the marble and sandstone chhattris of the rulers of Jaipur. These chhattris were built by Jai Singh II and set in landscaped gardens.

Sisodia Rani ka Bagh

Sisodia Rani ka Bagh is located 8 km east of Jaipur on the Jaipur - Agra road. This garden palace was built for the second wife of Jai Singh and has attractive tiered gardens with mountains, watercourses, and pavilions with murals.

Sanganer

Sanganer is located 11 km southeast of Jaipur and serves as the airport for the city. The small town of Sanganer located near the airport is famed for its block-printings and papermaking craft traditions.