Jaipur is one of the most alluring cities of Rajasthan, India.
Every year, people from all over the world
come to explore the majestic city of Jaipur.
There are numerous tourist attractions in
Jaipur; still the city offers many other
places in the suburbs to satisfy the appetite
of tourists. You can visit Abhaneri, a small
town, popular for its astonishing step wells
and Harshad Mata Temple. On the other hand,
Sanganer is famous for manufacturing the
quality hand-made paper in India.
Rajasthan is famous for its traditions and
culture. Keeping the traditions, Bagru is a
small village, where you can see the
traditional block-printing without any modern
adulterations in its process. For adventurous
people, Ranthambore National Park and Sariska
National Park would be the best options to
surf. Sambhar Lake is another destination
where you can observe the salt-making process.
Continuing the excursion list, Samode is
alluring with its Heritage Palace.
Art lovers would definitely love the Persian
and Arabian manuscripts at Tonk. Bairath with
its remnants of medieval Indian architecture
attracts the tourists from far and near.
Ramgarh Lake is a huge artificial lake, the
other attractions being the hunting lodge and
polo grounds in Ramgarh. All these beautiful
destinations offer swift excursion from
Jaipur.
Abhaneri
Abhaneri is a small town village, situated at
a distance of 95 km from Jaipur, on
Jaipur-Agra road. The place is popular for the
amazing 'Baoris' (step wells) and Harshat Mata
Temple. The village of Abhaneri is believed to
be established by the King Raja Chand.
Bagru
Bagru is a small village, located at a
distance of 30 kms from Jaipur, on Jaipur-Ajmer
Road. The village town of Bagru is not popular
for any palace or fort, but for its typical
wooden prints. These prints of Bagru are
acclaimed all over India and are particularly
known as Bagru prints.
Bairath
Bairath is a place of historical significance,
located at a distance of 86 kms from Jaipur,
on Shahpura-Alwar Road. Bairath is said to
have existed from the times of Mahabharata. In
that period, Bairath was known as Virata Nagar.
It used to be the capital of Abhimanyu's (Arjuna's
son) father-in-law.
Karauli
Karauli is a small village, situated at a
distance of 182 km from Jaipur. Founded in
1348, Karauli is well-known for its Madan
Mohanji Temple. The temple is dedicated to
Lord Krishna. Initially, the town was known as
Kalyanpuri, which was named after the local
deity Kalyanji.
Ramgarh
Ramgarh is located at a distance of 25kms from
the city of Jaipur. In the present day, this
primeval spot is eminent for its huge
artificial lake. This lake has been shaped by
raising a high bund amidst the hills covered
with trees.
Ranthambore National Park
Ranthambore National Park is located in the
eastern part of Rajasthan at a comfortable
distance of 130kms from Jaipur. Nestled
between the Aravali and Vindhya mountain
ranges, Ranthambore National Park used to be
the hunting ground of Maharajas of Jaipur. The
Park is an eye treat for the lovers of
wild-life. Various natural rivers and man-made
lakes flow through the National Park of
Ranthambore.
Sanganer
Sanganer is located at a distance of 16 kms
from Jaipur on the Tonk road. Sanganer is
renowned for its crafts and hand-printed
textiles. Sanganer forms a major part of
excursion from Jaipur.
Samode
Samode is a great place of tourist interest,
located at a distance of 42kms from Jaipur, on
the way to Shekhawati in Rajasthan. Samode is
renowned for its stunning havelis and forts.
Samod makes a perfect destination to enjoy
one's holidays.
Sambhar
Sambhar is a small town, located at a distance
of 60kms in the west of Jaipur, on Jaipur-Ajmer
Highway. Sambhar is famous for the largest
saline lake in India. Due to this fact,
Sambhar is also known as Salt Lake City.
Literally, Sambhar means salt and the lake has
been providing salt for over a thousand years.
Sariska National Park
Sariska National Park is a wildlife sanctuary,
located at a distance of 107 km from Jaipur.
The Park possesses historic monuments and
temples, which depicts the legacy of the
Maharajas of Alwar. The Park is bigger than
Ranthambore but has a similar topography.
Tonk
Tonk is a small town, located at a distance of
96 kms from Jaipur. This little town of Tonk
is also known as the "Lucknow of Rajasthan"
due to its elegance. Tonk is popular among
tourists for its magnificent mosques, mansions
and havelis.
Hotel
Bissau Palace