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Travel & tourism in Jaipur. Information about Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
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Travel & tourism in Jaipur. Information about Jaipur, Rajasthan, India |
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Jaipur - Rajasthan |
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| Jaipur, popularly known as Pinkcity, was built in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II and designed by the brilliant young Bengali architect Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya. Designed in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture - Jaipur follows a grid system. The wide straight bazaars, raastaas (streets), galis (lanes), mohallas and uniform rows of shops on either side of main bazaars are arranged in nine rectangular city sectors called chaukris. Encircled by a formidable wall, Jaipur was the only planned city of its time. Jaipur Hotels and their hospitality too attract tourists from India and overseas. Jaipur Sightseeing like Jantar mantar in India is a refreshing experience |
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City Palace : Conceived and designed by Jai Singh, the City palace is a fine blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. One of the most important architectural landmarks in Jaipur, this he palace complex has numerous buildings, courtyards, impressive gateways and temples. The palace houses Sawai Jai Singh's seven-storey facade Chandra Mahal ("moon palace"), solid marble Mubarak Mahal, the Diwan-e-Aam and Diwan-e-Khas (the Hall of Private Audience). Chandra Mahal is still the residence of the present royal family. Hawa Mahal : Arguably Jaipur's most acclaimed landmark, the tapering Hawa Mahal, or "Palace of Winds" was built in 1799 to enable the ladies of the royal household to watch street processions while remaining in a strict state of purdah. Its five-storey facade, decked with no less than 593 finely screened windows and balconies, makes the building seem far larger than it really is; in fact it is little more than one room thick in most parts. Though the primary source of its appeal is undoubtedly the fantastic honeycomb pink and white face, visitors can go inside (enter from the back) to see exactly where the women sat, and take a close look at the detailed stonework Amber Fort : Perched on a hill some 11km from Jaipur, and nestling among the Aravalli Hills, is the historic fort-palace of Amber. Set in a picturesque background, the splendid Amber Fort (Jaigarh) was built in 1600 by Raja Man Singh, commander-in-chief of the Mughal army during Akbar's reign and certainly one the greatest general of medieval India. The fort also made the headlines after Independence when it was supposed to be the most likely hiding place of the Kuchwahas' famous lost treasure. As India entered into a new dawn after its independence from the British and as a result, the princely states have to submit to the Indian Union, there was fear among the rulers that their huge fortunes may be confiscated by the government. Though the Income tax sleuths scoured the fort with metal detectors but found nothing. Ram Niwas Public Gardens : Among them the Albert Hall is a must-visit sight. Located in the spacious and spectacular Ram Niwas Gardens, the hall houses the Central Museum, designed in the modern Indo-Saracenic style by the British architect Sir Samuel Jacob. The museum has a rare collection of artifacts and craft items such as ivory carvings, metalwork, textile, exquisite pieces of jewellery and cane wood articles, pottery and paintings. Gaitor : Located 6km from central Jaipur on the road to Amber, the walled complex of Gaitor houses the stately marble chhatris (cenotaphs) of Jaipur's rulers. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, the complex contains memorials to himself and his successors. Jai Singh II's cenotaph is the most elegant of these. Made of white marble, its dome is supported by 20 carved pillars. Nahargarh Fort : Built by Jai Singh II in 1734 as a retreat for his wives, the Nahargarh or "Tiger Fort" is located 3km northeast of Jaipur and offers breathtaking views of the city of Jaipur. Galta : Nestling in a picturesque valley 3km west of Jaipur, Galta is famous for an extraordinary setting of 250-year-old temples around a sacred water tank. Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh : Situated 8km east of Jaipur on the Jaipur-Agra road, the terraced Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh (the Garden of Sisodia Queen) is replete with stunning landscape and one of the many summer retreats built the rulers of Jaipur. How To Get There - Jaipur By Air Regular flights connect Jaipur directly to Delhi, Mumbai, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Ahmedabad. Almost all major domestic airlines operate from here By Rail Jaipur is directly connected to most of the places in India by trains. Apart from the fastest train Shatabdi Express, many mail and express trains that connect Jaipur to Delhi. The Pink City Express leaves Delhi at 6 a.m. and reaches Jaipur at 11 a.m. Chetak Express and another late evening trains leave for Jaipur from Old Delhi Railway Station. If you have a penchant for luxury, you can undertake a royal journey with Palace on Wheels, which leaves Delhi every Saturday. By Road Frequent Rajasthan State Transport buses connect Jaipur to other places of Rajasthan and the neighboring states. |
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