Jaipur is located in the eastern part of Rajasthan, resting in a relatively flat, semi-arid basin. The city is naturally fortified by the rugged hills of the Aravalli Range, which border it on the north, east, and west. These hills are dotted with historic forts and temples, most notably Nahargarh, Amer, and Jaigarh, which historically provided strategic defense for the city.
While Jaipur lacks a major perennial river running directly through its center, the broader region is part of the Banganga River basin, and the Dravyavati River—a seasonal stream that had degenerated into a drainage channel—has recently been the subject of a massive ecological restoration project. The surrounding landscape is characterized by sparse scrub vegetation, typical of semi-arid zones, transitioning into richer agricultural plains to the south and east.
