The Birla Mandir Temple is a sacred place for Hindus. Also known as the Laxmi Narayan Temple, it is dedicated to Lord Laxmi Narayan. This contemporary temple attracts many visitors, especially at night when its white marble exterior is magnificently illuminated. Look closer to see scenes from Hindu mythology painted on the windows, as well as marble idols and sculptures.

Now a luxury Taj Palace Hotel, the Rambagh Palace was originally the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. The complex developed gradually beginning in 1835 with a garden house, followed by the main building in the early 20th Century and the addition of a number of extra suites in 1931. After India became independent and the princely states united, it became a Government House. By the 1950s, the royal family decided the upkeep of the palace and its 47 acres of gardens was too costly and the site was converted into a luxury accommodation.

Set within the Birla Science & Technology Center, the Birla Planetarium is one of the most prominent landmarks in Jaipur. This modern, fully equipped facility has amazing audio-visual displays that show visitors the mysteries of cosmos in an amazing and creative way.

The Raj Mandir Cinema is Jaipur’s most famous movie theater. Opened in 1976, the cinema has seen many movie premieres of Hindi films, and is a source of great pride to the city. Designed by architect W.M. Namjoshi in Art Moderne style, the theater is known for its large size, as well as opulent meringue-colored interior.

The Albert Hall Museum, which opened in 1876, is thought to be the oldest museum in the whole state. It dates back to 1876. Surrounded by the beautiful gardens of Ram Niwas Bagh, this museum holds many interesting artifacts including textiles, pictures, crafts, pottery, weapons, flora and fauna, dolls and even an Egyptian mummy. There is also a famous ornate carpet depicting a Persian garden with running waters.

The Hawa Mahal is one of Jaipur’s top historic attractions. This royal edifice, whose name translates as the Palace of the Winds, was built in 1799. It got the name from the fact that it has almost 1,000 windows. This breathtakingly beautiful rose-colored palace is considered one of the finest in all of India. There is a museum on site that exhibits artifacts related to old Indian traditions.

The Jantar Mantar is the collective name for five astronomical buildings erected by Maharaja Jai Singh II in Jaipur and Delhi in the 1720s. The observatory here is the largest of the series, Jaipur having been the ruler’s new capital city at the time. The observatory also has religious significance, since ancient Indian astronomers were also Jyotisa masters. It consists of 14 medieval geometric devices that measure the sun, moon, planet and stars. The Samrat Yantra, the largest instrument at 90 feet (27 m) high, casts a shadow which is carefully plotted to tell the time of day.

The Govind Dev Ji Temple is another of Jaipur’ top tourist attractions that reveals much about the city’s royal history. Dedicated to Govind Dev Ji (Lord Krishna), the temple is located in the City Palace complex, between the Chandra Mahal and Badal Mahal. This sacred Hindu site holds a beautiful view that all visitors can enjoy.

The Royal Gaitor is a wonderful palace set in a beautiful valley at the foot of a mountain. Its white marble exterior gives it a very majestic appearance. Look out for several important tombs that speak to the grandeur of Jaipur’s past. Maharaja Jai Singh II Chhatri’s tomb and the huge tomb of Sawai Jai Singhji Chhatri are both located here.