Travelling to
Jaipur
Rajasthan
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stepwell in Rajasthan, India
India's largest fort by area, a UNESCO hill fort on a 180 m mesa, central to Mewar's history of sieges and sacrifice.
Ninth-century stepwell in Abhaneri village with about 3,500 steps arranged in a striking geometric pattern over 13 levels.
Palace that appears to float in Man Sagar Lake on the Jaipur–Amer road; viewed from the lakeside promenade only.
Hilltop Rajput-Mughal palace-fort above Maota Lake in Amer, about 11 km north of Jaipur, best known for its mirror-work halls and ramparts.
Jaipur's signature honeycomb facade of pink sandstone with 953 small windows, built so royal women could watch street life unseen.
Golden-sandstone 12th-century 'living fort' on Trikuta hill, still home to thousands of residents, shops, temples and hotels.
Massive 15th-century fort on a rock above Jodhpur's blue city, with one of India's best-run palace museums.
17th-century island palace in Lake Pichola, reached only by boat, with gardens, a restaurant and marble elephant sculptures.