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| Jaipur |
Jaipur, the largest city of Rajasthan is an epitome of
magnificence and vibrancy. This city was established in 1727 by Jai Singh II,
and is India's first planned city. Jaipur was the capital of former Kachwaha
rulers and it so presents itself as a versatile tourist destination. This royal
place is rich in heritage, culture and architecture. With splendid fortresses,
majestic palaces, tranquil temples and beautiful havelis; Jaipur turns out to
be an ideal tourist destination. It is not just the royal buildings and palaces
that this city offers. Other than these captivating attractions, Jaipur
displays exquisite handicrafts and spectacular jewellery. These intricate works
of art add life and colour to this Pink City's uniqueness. Also, the serenity
of lush gardens and floral array acts as the cherry on the cake of fabulous
landscapes. All this make a picturesque view that tends to enthral any visitor.Also known as the Pink City, Jaipur
is the capital of Rajasthan and the home of the Jaipur Literature Festival that
is held in January every year. The ‘pink’ of the Pink City however Gerua (or
ochre) in which the city was coated during the visit of the Prince of Wales in
1905-06. Known for its fascinating monuments and colorful markets, gorgeous
handloom garments and wonderfully laid-out gardens, it is not difficult to fall
in love with Jaipur the moment you land here.
1. Attraction:
- City Palace:
One
of the most magnificent marvels or Jaipur is the City Palace Complex which has
a rare combination of the finest blends of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
In the heart of the old city, it has vast area. The outer wall was built by Jai
Singh and additions made up to the 20th century. Many buildings, well-planned
gardens and huge courtyards are a part of the complex. For visiting
dignitaries, Sawai Madho Singh II, constructed Mubarak Mahal (welcome palace)
as a reception centre. The mahal comes before the main complex, though it now
forms a part of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. The museum has an array
of royal costumes, shawls, embroideries, Benares silk sarees, the maharaja's
pyjamas, chogas and pyjamas of other rulers, jamawars, kamarbands, musical
instruments like the giant sized tanpura and sarangis and a set of the clothes
of Sawai Madho Singh I who was just over seven feet tall, over four feet wide
and supported a Goliathic weight of 250 kilograms.
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| City Place |
- Hawa Mahal:
Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh erected Hawa Mahal
or the Palace of the Wind in 1799, which eventually became one of the major
landmarks of Jaipur. An integral part of the City Palace, it is actually an
extension of its women's chambers, and is secluded from the main complex.
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| Hawa Mahal |
- Amber Fort:
Raja Man Singh built Amer Palace in 16th century.
It is a mesmerizing blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Rajputs made use of
the Amber Fort from the 16th century up to the foundation of Jaipur in 1727
both for defense purpose as well as the residential purposes.
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| Amber Fort |
- Albert Hall Museum:
This museum is supposed to be the oldest museum
of the state. Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob designed it in 1876 to greet King
Edward VII as Prince of Wales on his visit to India. It was opened to public
ten years later. Positioned amidst the gardens of Ram Niwas Bagh in Jaipur,
this museum has an assortment of rare articles on its display including
textiles, carpets, paintings, metal and wood crafts, pottery, arms and weapons,
flora and fauna of the state, toys, dolls and even an Egyptian mummy that
belongs to the Ptolemaic Epoch. It is also known for housing the famous carpet,
which portrays the scene of a Persian garden carpet with running water streams
that was bought at a dear price from Shah Abbas of Persia, by Mirza Raja Jai
Singh I. It also puts on show the miniature paintings of a number of
sub-schools of Rajasthan.
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| Albert Hall Museum |
- Jantar Mantar:
Jantar Mantar is the largest and best preserved of Sawai
Jai Singh's five observatories. It is built in stone and marble whose setting
and shapes are designed scientifically and which are one of the high points of
medieval highpoints of medieval Indian astronomy. There are also two Ram
Yantras for gauging altitudes.
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| Jantar Mantar |
2. ACCOMODATION:
- Taj Rambagh Palace,
- ITC Rajputana Formerly Sheraton Rajputana Palace Hotel,
- Jaipur Marriott Hotel,
- Hotel Clarks Amer,
- Diggi Palace,
- Hotel Mahal Khandela,
- Red Fox Hotel Jaipur,
- Hotel Pearl Palace,
- Moustache Hostel,
- Hotel Anuraag Villa and many more.
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| Jaipur Hotel |
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| Hotel |
3.Shopping:
India
is brimming with a rich cultural heritage. Jaipur is known as the Pink City and
is also the capital of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a shoppers' elysium. You can find
many different kinds of handicrafts, jewelry, fabrics and even carpets here.
Jaipur represents the rich and vibrant lifestyle and tradition of Rajasthan. It
offers the best traditional Rajasthani artwork and textiles from this city are
world famous. They have different types of products like tie-n-dye and bandhej
sarees, kurtas and dress materials. These products are most popular for their
patterns and designs. Jaipur is also famous for its jewelry which is a
beautiful combination of traditional and contemporary styles with Thewa and
Kundan being the most popular. In Jaipur, there are a great many stores where
you can find a lot of different things that cater to the authenticity and the
flavors of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a vibrant and beautiful city, filled with
bazaars which are hospitable to anyone.
4.Transport:
- Air Transport:
Indian
Airlines connect Jaipur with Delhi, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Bombay, Varanasi,
Calcutta, Ahmedabad.
- Rail:
Jaipur is connected by rail with Delhi,
Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Abu Road (Mount Abu), Udaipur, Bombay and Sawai
Madhopur.
- Car:
Good
motorable roads connect Jaipur with Delhi 258 km, Agra 236 km, Bikaner 321 km,
Udaipur 405 km, Ajmer 131 km, Jodhpur 316 km, Bharatpur 176 km,
Jaisalmer 638 km and Bombay 1202 km.
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