Sanganer ( 12 km) : Located on the Tonk road. In addition to its ruined palaces, Sanganer has exquisitely carved Jain temples. The town is entered through the ruins of two tripolias ( Triple gateways).

The town is an important centre for crafts industry and produces some of the finest hand printed textiles from units of block and screen printers. This textile is popular all over the country and abroad.

Bagru (35 km) : On the Ajmer Road, the ground level fort is still in good shape. It is noted for its hand printed handloom industry using simple techniques.

The designs of these handloorns are less complicated and are in earthy hues.

Ramgarh Lake (32 km north east) : A huge artificial lake created by constructing a high bund amidst tree covered hills. While the temple of Jamwa Mata and the ruins of the old fort are some of its antiquities, its beautiful landscape, especially during monsoons, makes it an idyllic picnic spot.

Samod (40 km north west ) : The beautiful Samode Palace, has been rebuilt and renovated and provides a fine example of the Rajput haveli architecture and is an ideal spot for outings.

Bairath (86 km on the Shahpura-Alwar Road) : An important historical place with the excavated remains of a circular Buddhist temple - unique in Rajasthan and the earliest known temple in India. Bairath also has relics of the Mauryan, Mughal and Rajput periods.

A mint constructed by Akbar, a beautiful Mughal garden and a remarkable monument with painted chhatris and walls built by Jahangir are other attractions.

Abhaneri ( 128 km north east off the Agra Road near Bandikui) : A famous 7th-8th century A.D. temple of Harshad Mata and the step-well known as Chanda Baodi are of interest. Two Jain temples are also present, which were built at a later period.

Sambhar (94 km west) : The largest inland salt lake of India known for the holy Devayani Tank, the palace and the Naliasar nearby.

Jaisinghpura Khor ( 12 km off the Amt Road) : One of the settlements of the

Meena tribe, it has a formidable fort, a Jain temple and a step-well amid lush surroundings.

Madhogarh-T\inga (40 km on the Bassi-Lalsot Agra road) : Tunga was witness to a historic battle fought between the Jaipur forces and the Marathas. The fort is nestled amidst beautiful mango orchards.

Shopping : Jaipur offers one-of-a-kind shopping experience with its rich treasure of bewitching jewellery, beautiful gems, semi precious stones, Kundan and Minakari work (enamel work on gold).

Beautiful cotton fabrics including sanganeri prints, tie-and-dye and fine kota 'doria' saris are the best buys for women.

The exotic blue pottery, enamel ware and brass ware, make excellent souvenirs and gift items.

The city is also famous for woollen carpets and cotton rugs.

Equally popular are the leather footwear, especially the embrodered "jutis".

The famous shopping spots are Rajastha (Govt. Handicrafts shop on Mi Road), Johri Bazaar, MI Road, Nehru Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Chaupar Stalls. The markets generally remain closed on