Maharani ki Chhatri Jaipur

Maharani ki Chhatri Jaipur

Jaipur houses some of the greatest attractions in India. The architectures and artifacts in Jaipur reflect the excellence of Indian art and architecture. There are many sightseeing places in Jaipur. Maharani ki Chhatri, Jaipur is one of the greatest attractions here. Located on the Amber Road (National Highway no.-8) just before the Ramgarh road crossing, it is one of the most frequented tourists’ attractions here.

Maharani ki Chhatri, Jaipur is a special funeral area for the maharanis or the royal ladies of Jaipur. This site houses some very beautiful cenotaphs built in the memory of various ladies of the royal family of Jaipur. The chhatris vary from one another. You will find some very attractively carved cenotaphs in this royal crematorium with typical royal chhatris. The cenotaphs are constructed of various materials. Like come cenotaphs are constructed with marble, while for others local stones have been used. The grand cenotaphs of the royal ladies are evidence of the status and importance of these women among the nobility of Jaipur.

Some other sightseeing area located adjacent to Maharani ki Chhatri are:

  -  Hawa Mahal
  -  City Palace
  -  Central Museum
  -  Jantar Mantar
  -  Seven Gates of the Old walled city

You can visit the nearby shopping areas like Johari Bazaar, Chandpol Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Kishanpol Bazaar and Khazana Walon Ka Rasta when you come here.

Visiting Hours

Maharani ki Chhatri is open on all days except Holi. It is preferred that you make your visit between 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. You need not pay anything to pay a visit to this historical site. Admission charge is free. You need not even pay anything for taking a snap of this magnificent architecture.

Getting here

Getting to Maharani ki Chhatri is not difficult. Tourists can either take local buses from various points within the city to reach the monument or they can hire rickshaws, tempos and taxis. The nearest airport is Jaipur Airport and the nearest railway station is the Jaipur Railway Station.

Maharani ki Chhatri, Jaipur is one of the must goes here. You will surely like this place.

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