Visit the princely city of Jaipur to bask in
the royalty and glories of the raja-maharaja
era. It is the capital city of Rajasthan
which is internationally known for its rich
cultural heritage, palaces and forts. If you
are inclined to experience the charm and
royalty of the famous Raj culture, you must
plan Jaipur tour. Tourists from all over the
world come here to see and experience the
lifestyles of the raja-maharajas of the
bygone era. Most of the royal structures
have been transformed into heritage hotels
to give you a real flavor of Rajasthan.
Popularly known as Pink City, Jaipur is a
well planned city founded by Sawai Jai Singh
n the year 1727. It was planned in accord
with the principles of Vastu Shastra (the
ancient Hindu text on architecture). You
will find a fine balance between modern and
traditional in this city.
The famous attractions of Jaipur are:
The City Palace It is a majestic structure encompassing
stunning palaces, museums, temples,
courtyards and gardens. It reflects the
perfect marriage between Rajasthani and
Mughal styles of architecture. It takes you
back in time to the period of raja-maharaja.
Jantar Mantar endowed with the title of World Heritage
Site; it is a landmark of Jaipur. It is an
astronomical observatory built to measure
various astronomical events with naked eyes.
It was the brainchild of the ruler of Jaipur
Sawai Jai Singh II. Built in 1716, it is an
assortment of several fixed astronomical
instruments.
Hawa Mahal It is an enchanting palace in red
sandstone also known as the Palace of Winds
as it has more than 900 windows. It was
built in 1799 with the purpose of
facilitating the royal ladies to see the
street processions through the windows of
the palace.
Amber Fort It is one of the most stunning forts of
Jaipur offering a great deal of old-world
charm. Located on a hill, this fort was
built in 1592. One can reach the fort either
on a vehicle or on an elephant’s back. The
fort boasts of stunning mirror work and
exquisite carvings.
Jaigarh Fort it is well known for being a home to the
biggest cannon in the world. Built for
defense purposes, it is also known as the
Victory Fort.
Author Info :
Name : Vikas Parchwani
Mobile No. 9929111519
Address: 10/508 Kaveri Path, Mansarovar
Jaipur.
