The Surajpole or the Sun gate derives its name from Suraj or the Sun as the sun rises from the east and the gate is also located at the eastern end of the walled city of jaipur in the direction of the rising sun. It also paves the way to the famous sun temple towards Galta Ji. The gate can be identified by the illustration of two suns painted on its wall. It has only one secondary gate beside it.

This gate is named after the Dhruv Tara (pole star) which always shines in the north direction. This gate is also situated in the North Direction and is the first gate that was built for this walled city of Jaipur. The gate was initially called Dhruv Pole and now is called the Zorawar Singh Darwaza. It is the widest among all old city gates. The secondary gates on both sides are also quite wide. This gate is connected to the Amer town and you have to pass through this gate while you drive from Delhi to Jaipur.

Naya pole or the New gate derives its name after the fact that this was the ninth gate that was not in the original plan of the gates that were constructed for the walled city of jaipur. It was constructed in the middle of the twentieth century, replacing a small gate. Earlier it was known as the Chor Darwaza or secret gateway and was later increased in size by Sawai Ram Singh II. The road from the Naya pole connects to the Tripolia gate of the City Palace. You can spot Albert Hall through this gate. It lies on the southern end of the Chaura Rasta and is the second gate of the southern rampart. This gate follows the design of the European and Mughal architecture blend. There is a large primary door in the center and smaller secondary doors on either side.

This gate is the last of the four Gates of the southern rampart of the walled city. The Ghat Pol derived its named after the easterly road which connects Jaipur with the Ghat known as Ghat ki Ghuni. This gate paves its way towards the Ramchandra Ji Chowkri and Ramganj Bazar. Hence it is also known as Ram Pole. This Ghat Darwaza has a single secondary gate.

Besides these primary gates, there are many more smaller gates spread across the city like the Samrat Pole, Char Darwaza, Ganga Pole, Ganesh Pole, Tripolia, etc. Although those are the internal gates, each carries a unique story to enthrall you. All these gates have a common design of floral motifs and color. These gates are great reminders of the rich architectural legacy of the bygone era.