Jaipur is also known as the Pink City because of its many attractive rose-colored buildings. One of these pretty sights is the Jorawar Singh Gate, which is also a great example of Indian architecture. Named after a general, this gate is the entryway to the northern area of the city, acting as a beautiful introduction to a walk around this part of town.

The Amber Road area is a wonderful place to shop for antiques, blue pottery, handicrafts, jewelry and souvenirs. You can find many brilliant gifts to take home at the many showrooms along this road. Look out for the delightful glazed blue pottery at Jaipur Blue Pottery Art Center, including all sorts of pots, mugs and jugs. Originating from Persian artisans, this type of pottery has become a hallmark of this region of India.

Located on the road to Amer, the Royal Gaitor is the tomb or cenotaph of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. One of several such memorials in India, this tomb is decked in white marble with many rich decorations. This majestic sight is a marker for the grandeur of times past in the city.

Kanak Ghati is a beautiful garden near the lake on the outskirts of Jaipur. You can stroll around the beautiful fountain and ponds here, and visit several magnificent temples that pay testament to the quality of Indian architecture.

The Jal Mahal, or Water Palace, is set in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake. This amazing red stone edifice owes its current majesty to extensive renovation and enlargement in the 18th Century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber. During the rainy season, the palace is accessible only by boat when this urban lake gets filled up.

The Kanak Vrindavan Valley is an exotic garden located at the foot of Nahargarh hills. Here you can see a complex of dome-roofed temples with statues of Krishna. The area is named after the mythological Vrindavan, or land of Lord Krishna, because of the valley’s heavenly beauty. This picturesque spot also offers breathtaking panoramic views of the top sights of the city.