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The capital of Rajasthan is one of the ideal places to start the discovery of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a young city which would be around 3 centuries old. It was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of the Kachchawaha dynasty. Like all Rajput kings, Kachchawahas claim to be the descendants of Shri Ram of Ramayana. It is the only city in the world symbolising the nine divisions of the universe through nine rectangular sectors sub dividing it according to the principals laid down in the 'Shilpa Shastra'. and ancient indian architecture.

The City Palace as the name suggests lies in the heart of the city. Two elephants carved in marble guard the entrance. The centre of the complex is the Chandra Mahal is where the present royal famaily residing.

The buildings around the Chandra Mahal is open to the public and it also forms a part of the museum which has a few exquisite silver urns, swords, outfits in gold etc. They are placed in the Mubarak Mahal and Diwan-i-am. The painted doorways arches and pillared halls form a speciality of the City Palace architecture.

The City Palace has seven stories and each story is known by a different name. The top most is called Mukut Mahal. It also has an art gallery with a fine collection of paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin and Sanskrit, acquired by Sawai Jai Singh-II for his study of planets and their movements. Today the palace is also a reisdence of the royal family.

A canon ceremonially placed inside the Jaipur City Palace. The actual precints of the palace is a place meant to see the beautiful architecture of the period when it was built, and is very well preserved. Maharani's Palace, which was meant for royal queens, has been converted into a museum, showcasing weapons dated back to 15th century. Badal Mahal stands opposite to Chandra Mahal and while crossing the path, one would find Govind Dev Ji Temple between them.