Jaipur is also known as the ‘Pink City’ of India. Founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727 is the largest city capital of Rajasthan. Jaipur has resembles of Rajputs and Royal families in its structures, forts, palaces and art crafts. Jaipur was the first planned city in the northern India. Located near the deserts of Rajasthan, Jaipur climate is hot and rainfall is nominal which occurs in Monsoon season.
All the forts and palaces are based on Indian Vastu Shastra and reflect in its constructions. The Pink City was also known as‘Four Wall City’ because it was wrapped by fortification walls all around the city.
CITY Attractions:
City Palace
City Palace is converted into a museum but still have few places in the palace reserved as royal residences. This museum has large collection of royal costumes and display of Rajput weaponry. Located in the heart of the Jaipur city, which is one of the most visited places in Jaipur. Mubarak Mahal and Chandra Mahal are located inside the palace and are the most visited structures of City Palace.
Hawa Mahal
Built by
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh in the year 1799 is known as ‘Palace of Winds’. 5
storey Palace with 930 windows is a beautiful landmark in Jaipur. Peeping
through these windows you can view the beautiful city of Jaipur. Lal Chand Usta had built this palace with pink stones keeping in mind the other monuments in the city. You can also view Jantar Mantar and City Palace from its top roof.
Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar is the largest stone observatory in the world and most bizarre sites in Jaipur. This open space with geometric and curvy shapes is an astronomical observatory and world largest observatory. The observatory has fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses, tracking stars location on the earth.
Jaigrah Fort
Jaigrah Fort or Fort of victory is located 15 kms away from Jaipur city and is one of the most well fortified structures of India. Fort was constructed in the year 1726 to tighten the security of Jaipur and Amber by Maharaja Sawai Singh. The fort also has museum which has a collection of old coins, photographs, weapons and articles of royal times.
Raj Mandir Cinema
Raj Mandir Cinema was built in the year 1976 and has seen many bollywood movie premiers over the years. The exterior of the building consists of various asymmetrical shapes, zig-zags, curves and even stars set into the facade, all lit at night by concealed lighting.
Nahargrah
Nahargrah is also known as Tiger Fort. The fort was constructed in 1734 and stands top of rugged point of the Aravalis and offers a splendid view of Jaipur city. Fort also provides eye catching view of the Man Sagar Lake and green scenery view of the city.
Om Revolving Restaurant
This restaurant is one of the trendiest and famous restaurants in the city. The restaurant revolves which is unique and famous among its visitor throughout the world. This is a pure vegetarian restaurant and serves amazing food with excellent service.
Amber Fort
Amber Fort is located in the city of Amber which was earlier the capital of Rajasthan. Amber Fort was built with marble and red sand stone in the 16thcentury by Raja Man Singh. The fort is a tourist attraction and gives a royal touch by offering elephant ride which makes one feel like a Maharaja and can enjoy the fort tour in a royal way.
Central Museum
Rajasthan was known as land of Maharaja’s and Maharani’s. Therefore it is packed with rich traditions and cultural heritage.
The Central Museum also has a huge collection of miniature paintings from the Udaipur, Jaipur, Bundi, Kota and Kishangarh schools of painting. There are also fine specimens of woodwork, metal objects and other arts & crafts.
Things to do:
Palaces, Museums and Forts
Handicraft Shopping
Restaurants
Places nearby to visit:
Ajmer
Jodhpur
Bikaner
Kota
Famous for:
Temples
Forts, Palaces, Museums
Handicrafts
Camel Rides
Relax and enjoy natural beauty
Suggestions:
Jaipur has a hot climate and can be explored by hiring car
Jaipur is best for handicraft and antique shopping.
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