10 Awsome Places Around Jaipur That You Should Visit

You had a very hectic weak and now you are craving for a long and relaxing holiday. But that's obviously not possible when you have just one day off in a week. But hey, how about a one day trip to some really exciting places near your city? Sounds great, isn't it? There may be so many places in your city outskirts which you haven't visited yet and trust me; you are missing out on much.
I'll be city specific here because it is one of the most beautiful and rich-culture cities on India. And it is none other than 'Jaipur'. For a day out, I would recommend you these 10 offbeat places rather the clichéd spots like Amer Fort, Jal Mahal or Nahargarh. Check them out!

Sambhar – The Salt Lake

Located 96 km south west of the city, The Sambhar Salt Lake is India's largest inland salt lake. This bowl shape lake encircles historical Sambhar Lake Town.
You can spend the whole day with your friends or family even camping out. And when you'll return home, you will come with a very unique experience.

Aathuni Kund

It is an offbeat place on your way to very clichéd spot, Nahargarh. It is a semi-trekking place just 15 km away from your Jaipur. Once you reach the place, park your vehicle at Charan Mandir and then trek down to the whole way.
You can have a lot of gossip with your friends while trekking down and can also have long chats with your sweetheart.

Elephant Farm

Elephant farm is one of the most informative farms around the city. It offers you various fun activities while providing you information about the biggest mammal present on the earth.
Just 14 km away from the city, this place is perfect to spend some fun time with your family and friends. Don't forget to take a ride on the giant creature.

Chandlai Lake

If you want to spend your day in silence and relax yourself completely after a tiring week, then this place is just the one for you.
30 km away from the city, you can even take your friends along and do play some cards or you can even take your sweetheart along and spend some quality some at this place. This massive lake attracts many migratory birds which add more beauty to it.

Abhaneri

Some 95 km away from the city, Abhaneri is a small village in the Duasa district. Chand Baori and Harshit Mata Temple are some of the noted place which you can visit here.
The unbelievable architecture and design of these spots make them must visit places for a day out trip around Jaipur.

Garadia Temple

Located 200 km away from the city near the Chambal River, Garadia Mahadev Temple is a noted shrine of Kota. This place gives you spectacular views and doesn't disappoint you at all.
Most of all, it provides you one of the most mesmerising views of the Chambal River, gorge and the plains. Head early morning for this place and you will return with a beautiful experience.

Neelkanth Mahadev

Named after the deity Siva, Neelkanth Mahadev is a lesser known place which is 110 km away from the city. It is situated ahead of Dausa district.
This place doesn't attract much visitors but if you are looking for a offbeat place to so some adventure with your friends, this place can fit perfectly in your plans.

Kanota Dam

Kanota dam was once a major water resource of Jaipur, but now it has become one of the chilling spots for the youth.
You can do some adventure with your friends or plan a picnic with your family or can even spend some quite time sitting around this dam. It is some 15 km away from the city.

Virat Nagar

Virat Nagar is a budding tourist destination that you can look out for this Sunday with your friends or family. The ruins of the Bijak-ki-pahadi, a Buddhist Chaitya is hard to miss there. It you are nature and history lover, you can explore the pre-historic natural caves located inside various hills. Located 52 km away from the city, you should definitely visit this place.

Bhangarh

And last but not the least; Bhangarh is the place you can visit this Sunday with your friends. Being infamous for its haunted stories, this place will give you a thrilling thrilling and exciting experience.
Also, flanked by the Aravalis on all three sides, it encloses a fort, as well as temples, cenotaphs and havelis. It is located 85 km from Jaipur.
So which one you are planning to visit? I'm heading off to Chand Baori!