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§ Ajmer

AjmerWhile on your way of touring Jaipur, a miss not place is Ajmer , which is a land of sufi Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti . Ajmer is 150 kilometers away from Jaipur. The city of Ajmer is famous as a pilgrim place. Millions of pilgrims from all over the world visit Ajmer to attend the death anniversary of the great saint every year. Many tourists visit Dargah of Chisti (shrine) with their wishes, which are believed to come true. Ever having unfulfilled wishes, come to Ajmer . The city has so much to offer you.

§ Alwar

AlwarAlwar, in Rajasthan is a very popular holiday destination, mainly because of the diversity it has to offer. Alwar is 142 kilometers away from Jaipur. Once an ancient Rajput, Alwar is popularly known as the Land of Tigers . The major tourist attractions of Alwar are the Bala Quila and the City Palace Complex or Vinay Vilas Mahal. The city has a rich natural heritage with some beautiful lakes and picturesque valleys thickly wooded in parts.

§ Karauli

KarauliKarauli is the most popular tourists' destination in Rajsthan. The City is situated only 64 Kms from Mahuwa, midway on the Jaipur-Agra Highway . The ruling family of Karauli is believed to have descended from Lord Krishna. The City is knwon for its famous temples including the Madan Mohanji Temple , Kalyanji Temple and Kaila Devi Temple . Historically, Karauli is known for its magnificent Bhanvar Vilas palace, built in 1938 as a royal residence by the then ruler of Karauli , Maharaja Ganesh Pal Deo Bhadur.

§ Gaitor

GaitorLocated just 15 kilometers from Jaipur, Gaitor is a historical place, popular for the cenotaphs or chhatris of Jaipur rulers. The cenotaph of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, a white marble structure, is the finest tourist spot of Jaipur. You can reach the exotic Garh Ganesh temple, by a series of paved steps of abnormal height made in the body of fortification outside the gate. At the corner and entrance from front side of the gate, stands a small temple of Ganesh containing of only a sanctum and a doorway, the former being bounded by a pyramidal roof and later by the squat dome.

§ Sanganer

SanganerSanganer, located 16 Kms from Jaipur, exhibits some exquisite Jain temples. Moreover, being an important centre for crafts and hand-printed textiles, it has become famous around the world. The attractions of Sanganer are its block printing and paper making industries. Printing is an elaborate process; each yard of printed fabric may need up to 30 separate blocks and up to 350 separate impressions. Patterns mainly depict flowers, Gods, elephants, camels, birds and dolls as well as geometric designs. Truly said, Sanganer is a shopper's paradise.

§ Samode

SamodeSamode was considered as one of the princley Thikanas of Jaipur. It was built in the late 19th century. The walls of Rang Mahal were exquisitely embellished with mirror-work, painted motifs and gold leaves. The Sheesh Mahal was inlaid with glass and mirror-work with painted friezes of hunting and durbar scenes. For the first half of its existence, Samode Palace was a little more than a fortified stronghold in the rugged Rajput tradition. Samode Palace was transformed into one the country's premium palace hotels in 1987, and is a perfect example of Rajput-Mughul architecture.

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