Jaipur is a city of contrast. It is the capital of Rajasthan and is known for its rich culture and heritage. The city has been home to many rulers over the years.

Each one of them left its imprint on the city in some way or the other. If you are interested to visit this place, then contact a travel agency in Rajasthan!

The top 10 things to do in Jaipur are:

1) Explore the City Palace Complex: The City Palace Complex has been home to many rulers over the years. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which means that it is one of those places that you should not miss out on when visiting this wonderful city.

It is a royal palace complex with several buildings and structures built by successive kings of Jaipur. The palace has been converted into a museum that houses various collections from Mughal, Rajput, and British rulers.

2) Visit Jantar Mantar: This observatory was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in 1734 and was used for astronomy and timekeeping purposes.

3) Visit Hawa Mahal - It is an 18th-century palace that was constructed for the royal ladies to see the street life without being seen themselves. It has 953 windows or 'Jharokhas' which were built for ventilation purposes.

4) Visit the Amber Fort: The Amber Fort was built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh I, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Jaipur. It is situated on top of a hill and has spectacular views from its ramparts at sunset.

5) Take a ride on an elephant: The Jaipur Elephant Festival is held every year around January or February when there are many elephant processions through the streets of Jaipur for tourists to enjoy, as well as parades, dancing, and other traditional events.

6) Eat street food: The best thing about Jaipur is its street food (try kachodi and lassi). You can also eat at Rajasthani restaurants.

7) Explore the bazaars: Shop for traditional Indian clothes and jewelry at Central Market or Bapu Market in Jaipur. From beautiful jhootis to jhumkas, you will get all jaipuriya things!

8) Explore Old City: The old city of Jaipur has a lot to offer to tourists like you. Explore some temples, have lunch at one of the many street food stalls and buy some beautiful handicrafts from local vendors along your way through narrow lanes and bazaars.

9) Visit all Tourist attractions in Jaipur: You must visit all the places of tourist interest in Jaipur, These are:

Birla Mandir

Jantar Mantar

Jal Mahal

Jaipur Zoo

Albert Hall Museum (Clock Tower)

10) Visit Moti Dungri Fort: This fort has a rectangular shape with four gates. The main gate is located on the north side and it has an arch with a bastion on either side.

The other three gates are located on the south, east and west sides respectively. There are many buildings inside this fort which are mostly residential buildings but there are also some temples inside this fort too.

One of these temples is dedicated to Goddess Kali, another one to Ram Janki Temple and a third temple to Lord Shiva.

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