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Prime Attraction :
Hawa Mahal - Nahargarh Fort - City Palace - Jantar
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Jaipur, called the Pink
city because most of its buildings
are of sandstone, was chosen by Maharaja Sawai
Jai Singh II (1693-1743) for his capital. It
still is the vibrant capital of the desert state
of Rajasthan and a major attraction
for the first-time visitor.
Jaipur is surrounded on all
sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts and
enclosed by embattled walls. The Old City, the
actual Pink City, is a great
place to wander around. Maharaja Man Singh II
had the whole city painted pink when the Prince
of Wales, later Edward VII, visited Jaipur in
1876. Today, every home within the old city
is obliged by law to maintain this facade. Fabulous,
tall houses with latticed windows line the narrow
streets of the old city, their rose pink colour
lending enchantment to a scene which is almost
magical at sunset. The city, which is very well
planned, is laid out in a grid pattern.
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| Prime Attractions
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City Palace
- This magnificent palace
of Jaipur comprises of buildings,
courtyards and gardens. The palace, with its
fortifying walls, represents a congruous blend
of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. Housed
in the palace is a museum with a fascinating
collection of rare manuscripts, Mughal and
Rajasthani miniatures, carpets, costumes,
textiles, arms and royal paraphernalia.
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Jantar
Mantar - At the entrance to
the City Palace is Jantar Mantar, the 'Yantralaya'
of Sawai Jai Singh II, the last great classical
astronomer of India. This is the largest of
five observatories founded by him in 1716
AD. The others are at Delhi, Ujjain, Mathura
& Varanasi. Its massive masonry instruments
are of an extraordinary precision & can
still be used to measure local time, the sun's
declination, azimuth & altitude, the declination
of fixed stars & planets also to determine
the time of an eclipse of the sun.
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| Hawa Mahal
- A Pandora's box of wonders,
Jaipur's signature building, the Hawa
Mahal, a multi layered palace, was
built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Famous
for it's beehive like structure, the Mahal
is an interplay of red and pink sand stone,
carefully and painstakingly outlined with
white borders and motifs. The palaces and
forts of yesteryears, which were witness to
the royal processions and splendors are now
living monuments, accepted quite naturally
into the lifestyle of the people of the "Pink
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Amber Fort - The magnificent
fort with its huge ramparts & watchtowers,
overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur Highway. The
image of the Amber Fort
is beautifully reflected in the lake below.
Within the Fort lies the famous Jai Mandir
(Temple) with its world renowned Sheesh Mahal,
a hall full of Mirrors. Located 9 Kms north
west of Jaipur, the Amber
Fort was once the Capital of the
Minas. Falling under the Golden Triangle,
and being visited by millions of domestic
and foreign tourists, the city of
Jaipur is a place of high tourist
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Royal
Gaitor - These are the cenotaphs
of the royal family, including that of Jai Singh,
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Jaigarh
Fort - This impregnable fort was
built in 1726. Jai Ban, the largest cannon in Asia,
is inside the fort.
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Samode
Palace - Situated in the rustic
village of Samode, is one of the most magnificent
and opulent examples of Rajput architecture, the
Samode Palace. The palace of Rajasthan is impressively
decorated with exquisite paintings and mirror
work.
Nahargarh Fort
- Also known as the Tiger Fort,
the Nahargarh Fort in Rajasthan appears breathtaking
when floodlight at night. The views from the fort
are beautiful.
Tour Packages of
Jaipur
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Duration: 9 Days/8 Nights
Destinations Covered: {Delhi - Agra - Bharatpur
- Deeg - Nagar - Sariska - Jaipur - Delhi}
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Duration: 14 Days/13 Nights
Destinations Covered: {Delhi - Jaipur Ranthambore
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Duration: 5 Days/4 Nights
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