Tourist attractions in Jaipur are mainly centered in the Old City and City Palace area. City Palace is a beautiful blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Albert Hall or Central Museum has a large collection of woodwork, jewelry, costumes, brassware, and pottery. Jantar Mantar in the City Palace area is a working observatory and showcases the scientific brilliance of Sawai Jai Singh - the founder of Jaipur. Built for the royal ladies to watch the royal processions without being see, Hawa Mahal is or Palace of Winds is the most famed landmark of Jaipur. The city has its share of forts also, some of them on the outskirts of Jaipur. Nahargarh Fort is a good example of Fort/Palaces of Rajasthan. Apart from these there are many more attractions like Birla Mandir and Sisodia Rani ka Bagh that completes a visit to this great city.

Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is located in the Tripolia Bazaar to the west of GPO. Built to let the ladies of royal harem watch the royal possessions, Hawa Mahal is not a palace as the name suggests. Hawa Mahal is the part of the east wall of the City Palace complex. Most well known of Jaipur's buildings, you can have the best views of this great building from the street outside.

The City Palace
A major part of the City Palace has been converted in a museum. Remaining part of the palace is still being used by the royal family of Jaipur as residence. The palace is built in the fortified campus style and covers almost seventh part of Jaipur. There are different sections of the museum dedicated to subjects like arms and ammunition, textile and costume, and art gallery.

Some important palaces in this complex include the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Diwan-I-Aam, and Diwan-I-Khas.

Jantar Mantar
Translated into 'Instruments of Measuring the Harmony of the Heavens', Jantar Mantar was built by Sawai Jai Singh between 1728 and 1734. Jantar Mantar is a grand celebration of astronomical science and each instrument here serves a particular function and gives an accurate reading. Major Yantras or instruments that you can watch moving clockwise are:

Small 'Samrat' 'Dhruva' 'Narivalya' The Observer's Seat Small 'Kranti' 'Raj' 'Unnathamsa' 'Disha'

'Dakshina' Large 'Samrat' 'Rashivalayas' 'Jai Prakash' Small 'Ram' Large 'Ram Yantra' 'Diganta' Large 'Kranti'

Nahargarh
Most of the fort is now in the ruins but it is a pleasant attraction in terms of stunning views you get from here of the countryside. There are few visitors here and solitude inside the ramparts of the fort makes the fort worthy of a good visit. The fort is lit beautifully in the night and dominates the skyline by the day.

Central Museum
Earlier known as Albert Hall, this building was built to welcome Prince of Welcome during his visit to India in 1853. The building is located in sprawling Ram Niwas Garden and houses precious collections of metalware, miniature portraits, and other pieces of art.