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Hawa Mahal
The iconic five-story pink sandstone Palace of Winds features 953 small windows designed for royal women to observe street life unseen.
37 km · about 45 min drive
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Chaksu
Rajasthan, India · Asia
About Chaksu
Chaksu sits on the route: 25 minutes from Banasthali, 43km from Amber Fort.
Chaksu is in Rajasthan, India, with about 33,000 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Banasthali, about 24 km away.
Chaksu is a municipality in Jaipur district in the state of Rajasthan, India. The town is situated at a distance of 40 km from Jaipur on National Highway 52. The town is also one of the 13 tehsil headquarters of Jaipur District. Chaksu is also a legislative assembly seat of Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha and the current MLARead more
of Chaksu is Ramavtar Bairwa.
Gujjars, Meenas and Bairwas are the majority caste in Chaksu and nearby villages.
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What is there to see near Chaksu?
Within an hour or so of Chaksu: Hawa Mahal (37 km), Jaipur City Palace (38 km), Jantar Mantar, Jaipur (38 km), Amber Fort (43 km).
Where is Chaksu?
Chaksu is in Rajasthan, India, about 24 km from Banasthali.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 33,432
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- India
- Region
- Rajasthan
- Timezone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Coordinates
- 26.6051, 75.9481
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4 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Jaipur City Palace
A sprawling palace complex that remains partly a royal residence, blending Rajasthani and Mughal architectural styles.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
A UNESCO collection of 19 massive astronomical instruments built in 1734, including the world's largest stone sundial accurate to two seconds.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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Amber Fort
A majestic hilltop fort overlooking Maota Lake near Jaipur, known for its artistic Hindu-style elements and blending of Rajput and Mughal architecture.
43 km · about 50 min drive
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