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On a 2-day Trip to Jaipur? Here’re 6 Must-visit places within 100km

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March 20, 2021, 2:07 pm

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sambhar lake

Sambhar Lake

Jaipur: The land where mystic meets the wonder is Jaipur. A temple atop a hill, ruins of a haunted fort and stepwells so perfectly built that it leaves mesmerized. Jaipur has everything that a wandering heart can desire.

You don’t need to spend days to explore some of the best places near Jaipur. The PinkCity post has brought a list of places which are withing 100 km from Jaipur.

These nearby getaway from the city are located on some of the best roads, therefore, you many not need to worry about bumpy rides either.

Achrol Fort

Few places offer a quiet as soothing as Achrol fort. There is hardly any recorded evidence to point to the exact date of this fort’s construction. The mystic and surreal surrounding this architecture have drawn everyone from history buffs to trekking enthusiasts. Located about 35 km from Jaipur, the quaint place offers one of the best trekking places near Jaipur. It is an easy drive from the city towards Achrol. If bike ride is your passion, then this fort and its ruins must be your first choice.

achrol fort

Sambhar Salt Lake

Located about 80 km from Jaipur, this vast landscape of mesmerizing beauty has served as a location for several Bollywood movies and wedding shots. Also, home to some of the major migratory birds, Sambhar lake is once in a lifetime experience. Its awe-inspiring sunsets and sunrises have been shown in several art exhibitions at home and abroad.

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Sambhar Lake

Bhangarh Fort

This majestic fort is located about 80km away from Jaipur. The fort is often referred to as a “haunted palace,” with many strange stories that have been roaming around the internet for the past several years now. The mere name of Bhangarh invokes intrigue that has become one of the major alluring reasons behind its growing popularity. That apart, the fort has some very scenic locations for photographers.

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Bhangarh Fort

Sariska Tiger Reserve

Located about 100 km away from Jaipur, the Sariska tiger promise to offer a rare glimpse of catching the tiger in the wild. Apart from tigers and other wildlife, you can also visit the nearby Kankawadi fort, a medieval-era architecture which is located deep in the Sariska forests. You can also include the Pandupol temple and its waterfall in your itinerary. A place of major religious significance, people from across the country visit Pandupol every month for darshan and drive through deep forest.

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Kishangarh

Home to one India’s largest dump yard of marble slurry, this wasteland makes it looks like snow-clad areas of Kashmir or Shimla. This picturesque location has been an ideal location for pre-wedding shoots, and many music album videos. Located about 100 km away from Jaipur, Kishangarh has many other places that you could explore including Kishangarh Fort and Gundolav Lake. So, if happen to plan a one-day getaway from Jaipur, Kishangarh can be your ideal location.

kishangarh

Chand Bawri

This wonder of Rajasthani architecture has drawn tourists from across the country for the past several years now. The 9th-century marvel with its meticulously built stepwells is located about 90km away from Jaipur. This stunning piece of art will leave you forever in its awe.

Chand Baori Abhaneri near Jaipur
Chand Baori (stepwell) at Abhaneri near Jaipur in Rajasthan

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First published: March 20, 2021