What stand today with magnificent glory are the complex of palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens and temples built by the Jaipur rulers over a period of one hindered and twenty five years. Centuries of disuse have not withered their pristine beauty. The palace complex rising from the placid waters of the Maota Lake is approached through a steep path, often traversed by tourist on elephant back.


The spectacular pillared hall of the Diwan-e Aam dominates the front courtyard of the palace complex and the double -storied painted gateway Ganesh Pol.

Among the most notable is the Sheesh Mahal or palace of Mirrors, which combines the finest elements of Mughal architecture, and interior decoration in a Rajput setting with intricately carved jail screens, delicate mirror and stucco works and painting. Row of arched pillars can be seen in the palaces above

The well-proportioned Mohan Bari or kesar kyari in the centre of the Maota Lake and the Dilaram Bagh at its north end provide a spectacular view from the palaces above.