Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan, a royal state in India. Isn’t it fascinating to visit a city with something as unique as the Hawa Mahal? If you visit Jaipur, the people’s kindness will make you wish you could stay there indefinitely.
There are some beautiful sites in and around the Pink City that are yet undiscovered and away from the tourist traps. To get a true sense of the city, you must go to the offbeat locations in and around Jaipur. Let’s explore some of these places.
Jaipur’s Top 5 Offbeat Destinations
- Garh Ganesh
The Garh Ganesh temple is one of Jaipur’s lesser-known attractions. Nestled on top of mysterious Aravalli hills, this area is still a difficult trip for the aged. However, the panoramic view from the summit is well worth the lengthy and difficult journey, and once you reach the top, you can seek blessings from Lord Ganesh.
You can book convenient car rentals in Jaipur to reach Garh Ganesh’s bottom. It is also believed that Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh additionally positioned the temple and idol such that he could see the idol via his binoculars from Chandra Mahal whenever he was in the City Palace.
- Sambhar Lake
A fascinating fact about the lake before we jump into the other details – the wedding of Akbar and Jodha Bai took place here at the Sambhar Lake in 1562. Sambhar Lake is India’s largest saline lake. It is well-known for producing salt. A trip to Sambhar Lake, nestled among white dunes, transports you to the Rann of Kutch.
From October through March, you can visit this location. The migrating birds, flamingos, which migrate from Central Asia to the Sambhar Salt Lake every year, are also well-known. You can also see a beautiful sunset when you visit Sambhar Lake.
- Galta Temple
The natural springs at Galta Temple are well-known. Not quite a tourist snare, this is one of Jaipur’s lesser-known attractions. Because there are so many monkeys here, this shrine was formerly dubbed Monkey Temple by National Geographic.
This serene alpine spot is located on the Delhi-Agra highway. You can also reach here by booking cabs in Delhi. You can trek up to the Galta Ji Temple and then descend to the temple’s interior. It also contains a sacred pond, making it one of the best unknown spots around Jaipur.
- Abhaneri
Abhaneri is a historic town about 95 kilometers from Jaipur. The settlement was previously known as Abha Nagri, which means “city of light,” but the name was changed to Abhaneri over time owing to mispronunciation.
The historical step wells of Abhaneri are well-known around the world. Chand Baori is the most known of all the step-wells here and is famous for its exquisite stone architecture.
- Amer Sagar
Amer Sagar is a great place to visit if you’re searching for something different to do in Jaipur. This is a 17th-century lake that provided water to the forts of Amer and Jaigarh. Between Kheri Gate and the Anokhi Museum, this is located near Amer Fort.
The beauty of the lake lies in the fact that it is neither visible from the city nor the front side. The Aravalli ranges hide it. The greatest time to visit this location is during the monsoon season when the temperature is pleasant, and the sights are spectacular.