Places to visit Jaipur Rajasthan are so much more than the ‘Pink City‘. The state is bountiful with many serene lakes, fortresses, temples, old age palaces, and other architectural wonders and Jaipur is the ideal staging point to visit all of these attractions and places.
When one has seen and experienced all Jaipur has to offer, the many places to visit near Jaipur within 100 km provide more opportunities for travel and discovery.
This curated list of the best places to visit near Jaipur guarantees travelers the best short trips they can take in Rajasthan.
Bhangarh Fort-
- Places to visit Jaipur Bhangarh Fort, AlwarFamous for its historical ruins and ghost stories, Bhangarh has been regarded as the most haunted place in the country. It is located on the way between Jaipur and Delhi. The Bhangarh Fort is a 17th-century fort in the Alwar district of Rajasthan. As soon as you enter through the main gate of the ruined fort city, also known as Bhoot Bangla, it gives a chill down your spine. Within the fort, there are temples, palaces, and Havelis. Apart from that, there are also four more gates for entry to the fort: the Lahori Gate, the Ajmeri Gate, the Phulbari Gate, and the Delhi Gate. There are many Hindu temples at the entrance of the gates. The royal palace is located at the end of the limits of the fort.
- Bhangarh at Night- No one is allowed to enter the fort after sunset or before sunrise. There are many local tales about the paranormal activities in the fort. It depends on a person whether he would believe it or not.
- Legend- Two legends associated with the mystery behind the haunted fort of Bhangarh.One of the legends claims that there was a sage Baba Balanath who lived in the fort and he demanded that his house must never be touched by the shadow of another house. A prince defied this and built a palace that overshadowed the abode of the sage and thus, the sage cursed the town with mass deaths. Another legend says that the reason is love and romance.
- Tags: Forts & Palaces
- Timings: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Time Required : 3 to 4 hours
- Entry Fee : Indian: INR 25 :Foreigners: INR 200 Video camera: INR 200
- Constructed in: 1631 AD Constructed By: Bhagwant Das
Sambhar Salt Lake-
The Sambhar Salt Lake India’s largest inland salt lake, is located in Sambhar Lake Town, The Sambhar Lake, which is truly a sight to behold, is another in the range of fantastic picnic locations within 100 kilometers of Jaipur. The largest salt manufacturing facility in India is located near the lake, which is well renowned for producing salt. This lake attracts a large number of colorful birds, making it a spectacular sight for bird lovers and one of the greatest sites to visit within 100 kilometers of Jaipur. You can ask the goddess for her favors at the Shakambari Devi temple, which is next to the lake. Location: Sambhar Lake-town, Jaipur
- Things to Do: Enjoy long and serene strolls on the sandy banks of Sambhar Lake
- Distance from Jaipur: Approximately 71 km away.
- Price: No entrance fee
Chand Baori-
Chand Baori is a stepwell located in the town of Abhaneri, 90 km east of Jaipur. It is one of the deepest and largest step-wells in India.
The word ‘Bawri’ stands for ‘stepwell’ and is a unique creation of the architects. The descent to the well is 20 meters and it draws tourists from different corners of the world.
- Abhaneri Stepwell is open every day from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- The entry fee costs ₹25 for Indians and ₹300 for foreigners.
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