Jaipur Tour by Tuk-Tuk or Car with Flower Market

Amer is a town covering an area of 4 square kilometres, situated 11 kilometres from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. The town of Amer and its historic structures were originally built by Raja Man Singh, with later additions made by Sawai Jai Singh.

You will have to cross some narrow streets of the ancient town to reach the spot. This ancient Panna Meena Step Well is a unique architectural wonder of India. The stepwell was built during the reign of Maharaja Jai Singh in the 16th century and was designed by a Brahmin (Hindu caste). It was constructed in an ancient way to do water harvesting during the rainy season. According to the locals of this area, it has the most extraordinary architectural style. The stairs that are used to go down cannot be used again to go upstairs. Only locals can do this as they are habituated to it. The astonishing sight of this stepwell leaves everyone amazed because of its unusual symmetrical style of staircases, which are geometrical in shape but organized in a unique crisscross way.

l Mahal palace is an architectural showcase of the Rajput style of architecture on a grand scale.

Royal Gaitor is a resting place of the past rulers, there are various Chhatris also known as cenotaphs which are dedicated to the Maharaja. These cenotaphs are built with majestic intricate carvings that make pillars and arches look stunning.

Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, and continues to be the home of the Jaipur royal family.

18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the huge masonry instruments were used to study the movement of constellations and stars in the sky. Enormous sun-dial still provides accurate time, which is subject to daily corrections.

Designed by Ustad Lal Chand, it is built with pink and red sandstones to camouflage with the color of Pink City. With a total of nine hundred and fifty three windows and standing up to a height of 15 meter, the five storied palace was built for the royal ladies by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799.