The natural gateway to Rajasthan, Jaipur is the city of
living tradition resplendent with forts, beautiful havelis and colorful
bazaars. It has all the trappings of a modern metropolis but yet flavored
strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to baffle the travelers. The
old Jaipur city painted in pink can grip any visitor with admiration.
Stunning backdrop of majestic forts; Nahargarh, Amer, Jaigarh and Moti
Doongari stands tall as testimony of bygone era.
Jaipur is part of the famous Golden Triangle Tourist circuit that includes
Delhi and Agra. The city has has an excellent infrastructure to support the
tourism. It serves as a stepping stone for travelers heading to the desert
cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer. Jaipur has some of the India's best hotels,
which compliments the scenic and architectural beauty of the Pink City.
City Palace:
City Palace
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City Palace of Jaipur is an imposing blend of Mughal and
traditional Rajputana architecture. The vast complex occupies almost one
seventh of the walled city. This palace was originally built by Maharaja Jai
Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs. Several modifications have been
made to the palace complex by many of his successors.
Hawa Mahal:
The most gorgeous and captivating piece of work by the Rajput rulers, Hawa
Mahal is one of the major landmarks of Jaipur. It is an integral part of
city palace, an extension of the Zenana (women's chambers) standing away
from the palace. This five storey building with unusual architecture was
originally conceived to allow royal household ladies to watch the everyday
life and royal processions in the city without being seen by others.
Amber Fort:
Amber Fort
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The fort is situated at Amber, the former capital of the Kachhwaha
Rajputs on a hillside overlooking Maotha lake. This massive fort houses some
of the noteworthy architectural marvels including 'Diwan-E-Khas', the
'Sheesh Mahal' and the 'Jai Mandir' with exquisite mirror work. All built in
white marble and red sandstone, the fort looks stunning on the rocky
terrain.
Jantar Mantar:
Jantar Mantar is the largest stone observatory in the world. It is one of
the five observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh II between 1727 and 1733.
It has a remarkable collection of architectural astronomical instruments for
measuring time, predicting eclipses and to ascertain other astronomical
events.
Jaipur offers a thriving tourism scene and plenty of tourist attractions
for visitors to enjoy. Some of the other major attraction of the Pink City
includes:
| Albert Hall |
Statue Circle |
| Moti Doongri |
Gaitore |
| Jaigarh Fort |
Nahargarh Fort |
| Govind Dev Ji Temple |
Birla Temple |
