JAIPUR
It is also renown as “Pink Cityâ€, a capital of Rajasthan. Jaipur, a city of victory, actually built 273 years back, and it is situated 262 km away from Delhi (capital of India). It was the first planned city, which was constructed in 1727 by Swami Jai Singh –II. Jaipur was planned by a Bengali architect, named Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya, in a planned system with wide roads, streets, avenues and lanes. He also implement uniform row of shops on a side of main bazaars, and due to these planned and grid architecture, city becomes an attractive creation of universe.
Jaipur Attractions
Jaipur district is situated in the east of Rajasthan state. East and North area of Jaipur is surrounded by Arawali hills. It is also known for fairs and festivals, in every festival, people decorate jaipur as a bride, with flowers, colors and lights. On the occasion of Holi, there is a festival in Jaipur, known as a “Elephant Festivalâ€, in which elephant get dress up and body get painted with floral decorations, one more most attractive activity of this festival is “Elephant Poloâ€. Apart from these festival, there are many more, like Sital Mata Fair, Chaksu Fair, Teej and Gangaur Fair.
Top Jaipur Attractions and Places to Visit
- CITY PALACE AND S.M.S. II MUSEUM - situated in the heart of the old City.
- AMBER FORT - amazing style of architect force people to enjoy and feel the richness of the culture. Enjoy elephant safari in amber fort.
- JANTAR MANTAR (Observatory)- built in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.
- HAWA MAHAL - built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.
- JALMAHAL - (6 kms) on the way to Amer, this small palace is set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake.
A paved causeway leads upto the beautiful water palace. - JAIGARH FORT - (15 kms.) standing on a hilltop, overlooking the palaces and city of Amer.
- AMER - The old capital of the Kachhwahas stands atop a range of craggy hills.
- NAHARGARH FORT - (15 kms.) cresting a hill about 600 ft. above the city.
- CENTRAL MUSEUM - situated in the Ram Niwas Garden.
- BIRLA PLANETARIUM - A wonderful place to visit.
- ALBERT HALL - Albert Hall is a museum which explains the importance of the old gallery and sculptures from different regions of world.
- LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE is situated just below the Moti doongri, known for the intricate marble carvings in white marble, popularly known as Birla Temple.
- KANAK VRINDAVAN - (6.5 Kms on the way to Amer) This newly restored temple and garden, near Jal Mahal, has beautiful gardens and is popular picnic place.
