Are you traveling to Pink City? Ok, I know Hawa Mahal, Bapu Bazar & Nahargarh Fort will be your go-to places! These all are famous but little overrated places in Jaipur now.
Why not try something different this time? Instead of visiting these well-known monuments of Jaipur, explore similarly but some offbeat places. This way, you can avoid the crowd & overpriced hotels. You can solve the problem of over-priced hotels by booking an hourly hotel in Jaipur from MiStay. But for the crowded places, I am giving you a list of overrated places so that you can avoid them & other good options to consider.
I. Hawa Mahal
Built by Raja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, Hawa Mahal is an exquisite palace of red & pink sandstone. It lies on the boundary of the City Palace of Jaipur & extends up to women's chamber rooms (zenana). Designed by Lal Chand Ustad, Hawa Mahal is a five-storeyed exterior having 953 jharokhas (small windows) of beautiful intricate design patterns. These small windows helped queens & other women of the palace to know about what was happening outside while they all following the tradition of the 'purdah system'.
Sambodh Temple - As an Alternative to Hawa Mahal
Located around 45 kilometers from Jaipur, Sambodh Temple is a temple of the deity Hanuman. The temple is on the top of the hill. So, visiting there requires a drive and a small trek to reach the temple. It is also known as Shri Sambod Balaji Temple. The picturesque journey to the temple is a solace to your eyes. So, what are you waiting for? Pack your bags, schedule a hotel for a few hours in Jaipur & visit this peaceful place.
II. Amer Fort
Located 11 kilometers from Jaipur, Amer Fort is one of the most visited places during a tour of Jaipur. Many tourists book day use hotel in Jaipur & visit the town of Amer. Built by Raja Man Singh, the Amer Fort is on the hill. It is known for its artistic styled gates, cobbled ways, and laid out in four layers.
Amer Sagar - An Alternative to Amer Fort
If you are thinking of another offbeat option for Amer Fort, you can explore Amer Sagar. This 17th-century water body supplies water to Jaigarh and Amer Forts. Amer Sagar is at a similar distance from Jaipur as Amer Fort. So, why not visit this less crowded destination than Amer Fort? Make sure to book a hotel for a few hours in Jaipur or an hourly hotel in Ajmer for your comfortable stay. During monsoons, you can get the best spectacular views of Amer Sagar.
III. Nahargarh Fort
Located on the Aravali hills, Nahargarh Fort was built by Jaipur king Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. The fort acted as a defense fort for Jaipur along with Jaigarh Fort and Amer Fort at the time of war. Interestingly, this fort never saw any battle during its history.
Galta Ji Temple - An Alternative to Nahargarh Fort
Noted for its natural springs, Galta Ji Temple is one of the unexplored places in Jaipur. This temple must be on your travel list. You can see plenty of monkeys here. Due to this reason, National Geographic quoted the place as the Monkey Temple. The unique part is its trek type of climb up to the temple & then sliding down to the main temple. Fascinating, naa? Book an hourly hotel in Jaipur from MiStay to rest after you visit Galta Ji Temple so that you can avail flexible check-in facility.
IV. Jal Mahal
Constructed in 1699 in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, Jal Mahal is one of the most architectural beauties by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in Jaipur. He also renewed the design & lake around the Jal Mahal. Owing to its location in the middle of the water body, the grand palace essays an iconic view of Man Sagar Lake & Man Sagar dam against the view of Nahargarh hills. But Jal Mahal, over time, has become such a popular destination that it's become the crowded & most visited place in Jaipur. So, why not explore some different place this time?
Chandlai Lake - An Alternative to Jal Mahal
Chandlai Lake is one of the unexplored places in Jaipur. Here, you can find a variety of migratory birds, especially during winter. If you are a lover of birds, then the beauty of Chandlai Lake will surely mesmerize you. Located on Kota-Jaipur Highway, you can also get to explore the rustic life of Jaipur natives. Sounds intriguing, right? So, book a hotel for a few hours in Jaipur or an hourly hotel in Ajmer for your economical stay & visit this picturesque lake.
Final Words
Jaipur is a place of Rajput architecture buildings. Be it the palace, lake, or museum, everything has some Rajputana richness & smell of royal grace in them. The overrated places mentioned above may have a special place in your heart! And, I can not deny that too! Because, when I was visiting Jaipur for the first time, I also visited these places.
But now, I have observed these famous places have become overrated gradually. The reason may be non-maintenance, over-hype, crowded people, etc. So, why not explore some off-beat places' lists so that if you want to feel the same special feel of these famous places but with fewer people & inconvenience? That time, this blog will help you out in finding the best places that serve as an alternative. Hope you visit these places! Make sure to book an hourly hotel in Jaipur or an hourly hotel in Ajmer for your cost-effective stay from MiStay.