Location : Just 258 kms from Delhi,
Jaipur is nestled in Northern India. Jaipur would
have been a part of Thar Desert and is well connected
with Northern India like Delhi, Agra, Jodhpur, Udaipur,
and Jaisalmer.
Famous As : The Pink City and Capital
of Rajasthan
Temperature : Summer Mean Max.
42.2, Mean Min. 36.6, Winter Mean Max. 27.5, Mean
Min. 15.5
Places of Interest : Hawa Mahal,
Jantar Mantar, Amer Palace, Palace on Wheels
Ideal Time to Visit : October-
March
Jaipur - The Pink City of
India
One of the major tourist destinations of India,
Jaipur India is given a world wild title, as the
Pink City due to the pink wash applied to its buildings.
Travel to Jaipur - the capital city of Rajasthan,
it is an abode of extensive boulevard and beautiful
gardens. Jaipur India was founded by Sawai Jaisingh
II, in 1727 AD, still preserves its glory of rich
history and culture. The past comes alive in its
impressive forts, majestic palaces and in its royal
building which for centuries were the abode of royal
families. Rajasthani jewelry, art and fabrics maintain
an ageless feature and are surely a treasure-trove
for the shoppers. These exquisite items are of great
demand in the international market. Jaipur Tourism
with its romantic grace takes one to an era of kingship
and heritage.
Travel to Jaipur, one of the most treasured destination
of Rajasthan. Your Jaipur travel will enable you
to explore the forts and palaces of the city. Jaipur
travel will involve sightseeing tour to City Palace,
Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal. The city of Jaipur is
multifaceted and offers innumerable attractions
to people coming from all across the world.It is
a pristine jewel in the sands of Rajasthan, the
city is wll known for its marvellous architecture
and town planning. The city offers a perfect mix
of culture which needs to experienced on your Rajasthan
tour.
Main Attractions in Jaipur
The Hawa Mahal or the 'Palace
of Winds : The Hawa Mahal, or the 'Palace
of Winds' is arguably Jaipur's best-known monument.
It is unlike any other Rajput monument - fort, palace
or temple. The magical structure seems straight
out of the Arabian Nights - an oriental fantasy
in stone.
City Palace : Situated
in the heart of Jaipur, the City Palace covers one-seventh
of the town, and the plan of the palace is similar
to that of the city. The palace has a high wall
or sarahad that surrounds it on all sides.
Jaigarh Fort : Jaigarh
or the 'Fort of Victory' is perched atop Chilh ka
Tola (Hill of Eagles), 400 feet above the Amber
Fort. The walls of the fort are spread acrossr three
kilometres. The biggest ever canon on wheels, Jaivan,
is the crowning glory of Jaigarh.
Jantar Mantar : Jantar
Mantar, built between 1728 and 1734, literally means
the 'instruments for measuring the harmony of the
heavens'. Jai Singh, the brain behind the grand
project, chose to build the monument in stone with
marble facing. This was the biggest of all his observatories
and the only one built out of stone.
Amber Fort : Also
pronounced Amer, Amber served as the capital of
Jaipur State in its heydays. It was here that the
Kachhawaha Rajputs of Jaipur established them way
back in the 11th century before moving on to the
Pink City of Jaipur in 1728. Amber (Jaipur) was
also the most prosperous and powerful of all the
Rajput states of Rajasthan.
Nahargarh Fort :
In 1734, seven years after his new capital was built,
Jai Singh II began to build this small fort, which
is also known as Tiger Fort (Nahar: tiger, Garh:
fort). It stands tall on a steep rocky face with
massive walls and bastions. The fort provides a
bird's-eye view of the Pink City, sprawled all around
it. Jai Singh II named it Sudarshangarh (sudarshan
chakra was Lord Krishna's discus).
Excursions
Sanganer : Sanganer
is a traditional village known for housing the famous
Jain temples and other important craft industries.
The region produces some finest pieces of hand printed
and block printed textile. Sanganer is just 13 kms
from Jaipur and falls on the tonk road.
Bagru : Located 30
kms from Jaipur, Bagru falls on the Ajmer road.
Bagru is another region which is quite popular for
hand rinted tye and dye textiles. The major difference
between the Sanganeri prints and Bagru are that
Bagru is mostly done of red and yellow background.
The designs are simple here and the techniques used
are less complicated.
Ramgarh Lake : Just
25 kms from Jaipur, Ramgarh Lake is the famous artificial
lake which was created by constructing a high bund
amidst the tree covered hills. It is an artificial
lake and is 4 kms in length and 2 kms in width.
Samode : Just 40
kms from Jaipur lies another destination which is
worth exploring. Located on Shekhawati road, Samode
is quite famous for haveli and fort. Samode is an
ideal getaway and provides the best way to relax.
Your Jaipur travel is incomplete if you don't enroll
yourself in shopping expedition. There are number
of shopping bazaars from where you can shop the
best of products. Tripolia Bazaar, Johari Bazaar,
Kishanpol Bazaar and Nehru Bazaar are some of the
famous market places of Jaipur. All these bazaars
are famous for something or other. Nehru Bazaar
is quite famous for Mojri footwear where as Tripolia
Bazaar is quite famous for ironware and brassware.
Getting There
Fly Away: Sanganer
airport in Jaipur is the major airport in Rajasthan.
In Jaipur, domestic flights connectes to Delhi,
Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur and Udaipur.
Only one flight connects to Dubai.
On Tracks: Jaipur
is well connected with Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai,
Bikaner, Jodhpur and Udaipur. The other states which
are connected through train are UP and MP.
On Wheels: Regular
bus service connects Jaipur through AC and Deluxe
coaches.
A Stay To Remember
There are number of hotels in Jaipur which provide
comfortable stay to its visitors. The hotel category
may vary from deluxe to budget. All the hotels are
present with requisite facilities.
Heritage Hotels in Jaipur
• Ramgarh Lodge
• Royal Castle Kanota
• Narain Niwas Palace
• Raj Mahal Palace
• Samode Haveli
• Hotel Alsisar Haveli
• Hotel Bissau Palace
Five Star Hotels in Jaipur
• Man Singh Towers
• Hotel Man Singh
• Hotel Clarks Amer
• Hotel Jaipur Palace
• Chokhi Dhani - The Ethnic Village Resort
Budget hotels in Jaipur
• Hotel Maurya Palace
• Holiday Inn
• Maharani Palace
Heritage
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