Isar Lat or Swargasuli

Location: At the intersection of Tripolia Bazaar and Gangori Bazaar near the Chhoti Chaupar Chowk and Tripolia Gate

Time to Visit: Open on all days except on the festival of Holi

Admission Fee: Rs 5 for all

Timings: 9.30 a.m.- 4.30 p.m.

Photography charges: citizen/ foreigner: Rs 20/ 50

Video Charges: citizen/ foreigner: Rs 50/ 100

How to Reach: Tourists can either take local buses from various points within the city to reach the particular bazaars or they can hire rickshaws, tempos and taxis

Nearest Railway Station: Jaipur Railway Station

Nearest Airport: Jaipur Airport

Time required for sightseeing: 30 minutes

Built by Sawai Ishwari Singh in 1749, Isar Lat or the Heaven Piercing Minaret is located at the intersection of Tripolia Bazaar and Gangori Bazaar near the Chhoti Chaupar Chowk and Tripolia Gate. Locally popular as Swargasuli, Isar Lat is a seven-storied imposing minaret, which offers great and breathtaking views of the Old city through its latticed jallis or openings. The entrance to the tower is from its rear side.

The minaret was erected to commemorate the grand victory of Ishwari Singh over the combined armies of Mewar and the Marathas who supported the claim of Madho Singh to the Jaipur throne. However, the rule of Ishwari Singh soon came to an end when he chose to kill himself rather than fight the strong Maratha army. He is also the only Maharaja of Jaipur who was ostracized and was not cremated at Gaitor, the royal crematorium situated at the foothills of Nahargarh fort.

Nearby Shopping Attractions

Johari Bazaar, Chandpol Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Kishanpol Bazaar and Khazana Walon Ka Rasta

Nearby Tourist Attractions

Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Central Museum, Jantar Mantar, and Seven Gates of the Old walled city.

Nearby Places to Eat

Chanakya restaurant, LMB hotel, Niro's, Natraj restaurant, Surya Mahal, Copper Chimney, Handi restaurant, Sagar Ratna and Jaipur Inn.