The ‘Pink City’ of Rajasthan, Jaipur, is a major tourist
destination of the country with its grand palaces, forts, cultural ethnicity,
princely ambience and amazing colorful markets. A lot of tourist attractions
like the havelis, monuments, museums, gardens, lakes, temples, heritage hotels
etc are spread around. It is a bright and lively city and the hospitality of
the city will leave you spellbound. The place is replete with historical
references and vividly reflects the rajputana heritage of the nation. These are
the prime attractions of the city.
City Palace:
It is the main landmark of the city, and is a perfect combination of Rajput and
Mughal architecture. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II. It is a huge
complex which covers a remarkable portion of the city and includes various
gardens and courtyards besides many buildings inside the complex. The royal
family still resides here and mughal and rajasthani miniature paintings, mughal
carpets, royal costumes and textiles, arms and weapons are on display at the
ground floor rooms which houses the Maharaja Sawai Mansingh II Museum.
Amer fort and
amber palace: Built in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh, it is named
after the town of Amber. The pastel yellow fort is styled in Rajput and Mughal
Architecture. The most fascinating area is the Sheesh Mahal where mirrors are
used as tiles on walls and ceilings and they form brilliant reflective
patterns. Jai Mandir, Sukh Niwas and Ganesh Pole are the main areas of
interest. An elephant ride to the fort is a unique experience.
Hawa Mahal:
The multilayered palace of Hawa Mahal features a peculiar architecture.
Characterized by latticed windows and stone screens it is also known as the
‘Palace of Breeze’. An area earmarked as the female section of the palace by
the name of zenana afforded the royal ladies a slice of daily city life through
the veiled screens of the 950 windows of the palace.
Nahargarh Fort:
It was the capital residence of Raja Sawai Jai Singh in 1734 and was
strategically built to ward off the enemy. The stone built walls and the
high-rise rooms captivate the tourists and enthrall them. With the Aravalli
Hills as a backdrop and the chambers for the queens and the dancing hall
heavily adorned with intricate interior work on the ceiling, the Nahargarh Fort
comes alive in the evening and leaves the tourists spellbound.
Jai Garh Fort:
The fort is famous for Jaivana, the largest wheeled canon in the world, built
in the year 1726 by Sawai Jai Singh it also features three water tanks, a
museum besides the stunning views of the city of Amber below.
Jal Mahal: It
is an 18th century pleasure palace perched amidst Mansagar Lake, noticeable
features being the complicated and majestic structural design. A causeway
flanked by cenotaphs leads to the Jal Mahal Palace.
Jantar Mantar:
Between 1727-1734 Maharaja Jai Singh, the founder of the city built many
astronomical observatories, Jantar Mantar happens to be one amongst these. The
building has many devices to measure time, trace motions of stars and planets.
Ram Niwas Bagh:
It was built by Sawai Ram Singh II in 1868 as a famine relief project; the
place is famous for its brilliant garden and exotic zoo. Museums, greenhouse
and sports grounds are the other attractions.
Besides visiting imposing forts, monuments, palaces and
havelis one can enjoy shopping in the colorful markets of Jaipur, while there
shop for the world famous kundan jewelry, brassware, textiles, quilts and
footwear. Jaipur is also famous for its colorful and vibrant festivals; try and
visit the city during a festival to see the original charm of the place. An
exciting elephant or camel ride can be a rewarding and unforgettable experience
on the Jaipur tour.
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