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Castles near Jaipur

7 castles, fortresses, palaces and ruins within 100 km of the city centre — every one on the interactive map, with photos, distances and directions.

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The closest landmark is also the most famous: Hawa Mahal, ranked #27 of 3,708 worldwide, 1 km north-east of the city centre. The oldest dated site in the circle is Amber Fort, founded 1592.

Every one of them stands in India — the country page shows the full national picture.

Within 25 km of Jaipur

Hawa Mahal
1 km north-east · Palace & château · #27 worldwide
The Hawa Mahal is a palace in the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Built from red and pink sandstone, it is on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur,…
Amber Fort
8 km north · Fortress · #62 worldwide
Amer Fort or Amber Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres located 11 kilometres from…
Jal Mahal
5 km north-east · Palace & château · #194 worldwide
Jal Mahal is a palace in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India.
City Palace, Jaipur
1 km north · Palace & château · #299 worldwide
The City Palace, Jaipur is a royal residence and former administrative headquarters of the rulers of the Jaipur State in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Jaigarh Fort
8 km north · Fortress · #357 worldwide
Jaigarh Fort is situated on the promontory called the Cheel ka Teela of the Aravalli range; it overlooks the Amer Fort and the Maota Lake, near Amer…
Nahargarh Fort
3 km north · Fortress · #397 worldwide
Nahargarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

Day trips: 25–60 km

Bhangarh Fort
50 km north-east · Fortress · #318 worldwide
The Bhangarh Fort is a 16th-century fort built in the Rajasthan state of India.

Distances are straight-line from the city centre. City coordinates and population: Wikidata Q66485.

Frequently asked questions

How many castles are near Jaipur?

The Castlemap atlas maps 7 landmarks (4 fortresses · 3 palaces & châteaux) within 100 km of the centre of Jaipur, measured straight-line — a curated selection of well-documented landmarks, not a count of every fortification ever built.

What is the closest castle to Jaipur?

Hawa Mahal, a palace 1 km north-east of the city centre.

What is the oldest castle near Jaipur?

The oldest dated landmark in the circle is Amber Fort, founded 1592 — 8 km north. Earlier structures may have existed; this is the oldest with a documented founding year.