The City Palace in Jaipur is one of the best privately conserved palace complexes in India. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh and his dynasty between 1729 and 1732 A.D. Since Independence, it has been the residence of Jaipur royal family and a large part of the complex is open for visitors. While on a family weekend break to the pink city, we spent a few hours at the Jaipur city palace complex, which turned out to be a nice experience.

The City Palace has been designed according to a ‘grid style’ and houses various structures such as, ‘Chandra Mahal’, ‘Mubarak Mahal’, ‘Diwan-I-Khas’ and the ‘GovindDevJi Temple. The architecture is predominantly in Rajput style, however, there is also a mix of Mughal & European styles most likely additions, in later periods of rule by the royal dynasty.

I particularly like the intricate artwork on the walls & ceilings.


Much of the city palace has been converted into Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh Museum for visitors and it is a real treat to see the exhibits, both indoors & outdoors at the museum.


I was really amazed by set of 2 large silver urns, which were made on the orders of Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II, who was a highly pious Hindu and carried them (filled with holy Ganges water) during his trip to England in 1901.

There are also souvenir shops and a café within the complex, making it wholesome visitor experience at the city palace.The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Jantar Mantar is also located inside the City Palace complex.

The city palace Jaipur is a fine testimony to the royal & somewhat decadent lifestyles our erstwhile Maharajas lived and is a must visit destination when in Jaipur.
Lovely pics and writeup. Did you notice that the flag was up. That means the King was inside the palace when you went there.
Love the color of the palaces 🙂
Wow, magnificence palace! looking beautiful and a great heritage site in Jaipur city.
really, city palace is one of the most important place in Jaipur city.
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That palace would provide a luxurious lifestyle, for sure. Very beautiful design.
It's very beautiful, a lovely place to spend some time I'm sure.
Amazing palace indeed!
i like all the white trim on that palace!
What an amazing place. Fairytales could take place in this scenery 🙂 I love those elephant statues. They remind me of my grandmother. Not that she looked like an elephant or anything, she just collected elephant figures 😉
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It's very beautiful. My grandson and his wife have visited the pink city and this palace; I was in awe (and still am.)
Nice post n lovely capture,wish to visit rajasthan someday 🙂 🙂
Nice to see Jaipur City through your eyes…… Thanks
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Pink city captured beautifully through your lenses Sushmita, with proper narration.I have planned a trip next month to jaipur..and you have given me substantial reasons why i should look forward to my journey now 🙂
Loved the palace. Hope I will be able to visit again.
Yes, its a great place. I've been there number of times!
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Beautifully expressed in text and photoshots.
So beautiful. I hope to visit one day.
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really royal 🙂
Very beautiful structure….
beautiful captures too…!
This palace is rare for me. This is a beautiful building with lovely pink color I've never seen. The reflection of the silver urn show its brilliant inside. Thank you for sharing.
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The palace looks so majestic and magnificent. You have captured it beautifully.
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Nice shots of palace. Been to Jaipur so many times but never got the chance of exploring city palace.
A beautiful place Would love to visit there one day
glorious visit
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Nicely written. I had been there as a kid and your post refreshed my memories.