Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan

Tripoto
2nd Aug 2019
Day 1

We were a group of 4. We started our journey by train from Delhi sarai rohilla railway station. It was a long and tiring journey of 5-6 hours.
We finally made it to Jaipur railway station.  It welcomed us and below the welcome board was written that Jaipur is situated 428 metres above sea level. That was pretty evident though because we got to see many hills on our way to Jaipur.

Hills on the way to Jaipur!

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

On day 1 we did nothing as we all were tired so we went to sleep.

Day 2

On day 2 we hired a local auto rickshaw and asked him to show us all the places in Jaipur and stay with us for the whole day. We paid him 800 INR for the whole day.

He took us to Amber fort first. It was an amazing experience of seeing that fort situated around hills.

Entrance of amber fort.

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

Amber fort.

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

Amber fort.

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

We were mesmerized by the look of this fort. Also, the weather was so pleasant. 

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

Hills around amber fort

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

Amber fort from a distance

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

We had to climb up so many stairs to get on top of the fort. It was no less than a trek to be honest but the view after the struggle was worth it.

Another fort on top of a hill visible from amber fort!!

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

Me, enjoying the view!

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

When we got on top of Amber fort, we saw this beautiful view of surrounding hills..

The beautiful view from above the fort..!!

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

The fort had this amazing Instagram-friendly colored structure that catched my eyes and I couldn't resist myself from posing like those chic insta travel bloggers!!

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

Then we proceeded further and clicked some more amazing pictures.

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

King and queen used to come here during summers as this part of the palace was cooler than the rest

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

I've never seen such a big utensil in my life!!

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

Shopping makes me happy!!! P.S. There was this man, selling ear rings.. 3 pairs for 100 INR.

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

After exploring this fort, we climbed down the stairs back to where our ride was waiting for us.

After Amber fort, our driver took us to Jal Mahal. This Mahal is build in the centre of water. Going there is prohibited now. It was earlier allowed to visit this palace by boat.

Jal Mahal

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

The warning board!

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

After Jal Mahal,  we went to Jantar Mantar.

Below are the inventions of our ancestors who were so talented and genius minds that they made these equipments to measure time, positions of planets, etc

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

There was a small temple inside Jantar Mantar.

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Day 3

On the next day we planned to cover the farther places. We covered Nahargarh fort and Jaigarh fort on day 3.
Jaigarh fort was all about climbing stairs. This fort was not a fancy one yet it offered a beautiful view as it was situated above amber fort.

At Jaigarh fort

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

Capturing moments

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

View from above

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

After spending some time at Jaigarh fort we headed to Nahargarh fort which was the most awaited fort as we were going to have our dinner at 'Padao'.
Padao is a rooftop restaurant at Nahargarh which had an entry ticket with which there was a complimentary drink on that ticket. e

Way to Nahargarh

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

A souvenir shop at Nahargarh

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

Jaipur from Nahargarh fort

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta
Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

Rooftop view of Padao restaurant

Photo of Trip to Jaipur, Rajasthan by Sakshi Gupta

Though the dinner could not match the standard of this view  but we enjoyed this fancy picturesque rooftop restaurant  a lot.
Finally day 3 got over and we went back to out hotel to start packing our bags and finally bid adieu to this amazing place.