The capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as the 'pink city' because of the ochre-pink hue of its old buildings and crenellated city walls. The Rajputs associated the colour pink with hospitality, and reputedly daubed the city in preparation for the visit of Britain's Prince Alfred in 1853.

Some of the popular historical monuments in Jaipur, India that you can visit on your holiday tours are the Jantar Mantar, the Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Govind Devji Temple, Sisodia Rani Palace, Royal Cenotaphs and JalMahal, Royal Cenotaphs.

The Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory located at Jaipur, India was constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the year 1716.

There are huge masonry instruments of extraordinary precision located inside the Jantar Mantar that can still be used accurately. The astronomical instruments at the Jantar Mantar were meant to determine the exact position of longitudes, the equator and the latitudes. The main astronomical instruments set up at this royal observatory are the Jaiprakash Yantra, Ram Yantra and the Samrat Yantra.

The Hawa Mahal is one of the most popular monuments that you can visit during your tours to Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. This historical monument is a multi-layered palace that has a beehive structure and is an architectural wonder. The Hawa Mahal was constructed for the women of the royal court.

Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh of Jaipur, Rajasthan, built the Hawa Mahal in the year 1799. This architectural wonder was built with pink and red sandstone and the walls of this monument are decorated with artistic motifs.

The Amber Fort located at a distance of 11 kilometers from Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. The Amber Fort complex is located atop a hill overlooking the tiny Maota Lake and the Jaipur-Delhi highway. This massive and imposing architectural wonder is a must visit during your tours to historical monuments in Jaipur, India. There are quite a few monuments within the fortress such as the Diwan-e-Khas, Sukh Niwas, the Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal and the Temple of Victory.

The Jaigarh Fort is located on top of a hill. This massive fort is flanked by tall and huge gateways and watchtowers and makes a great place to visit during your historical tours to Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

The Nahargarh Fort located in Jaipur, India is also situated on top of a hill. This fantastic historical monument was constructed in the year 1734.