| Jaipur |
| The silhouette of the Amber fort in the distance. |
| Amber Fort complex was built over a 150 year period. Amber Fort is an excellent example of Rajput architecture. Above Amber Fort is the Jaigarh Fortress. |
The Amber Fort hosts the Amber Palace complex overlooking the
artificial lake south of the town and is a popular tourist attraction.
It was originally a Palace complex with the large Jaigarh fort
which you can see above the hills of the palace. For the
adventurist, take an Elephant ride up to the Fort. If the line is too
long, Jeeps are readily available. Once inside the fort compound
you will want to make sure you see the main areas tourists enjoy.
artificial lake south of the town and is a popular tourist attraction.
It was originally a Palace complex with the large Jaigarh fort
which you can see above the hills of the palace. For the
adventurist, take an Elephant ride up to the Fort. If the line is too
long, Jeeps are readily available. Once inside the fort compound
you will want to make sure you see the main areas tourists enjoy.
| Astronomical instruments at Jantar Mantar |
The Jantar Mantar observatory is a collection of architectural
astronomical instruments, and is the largest of the five built by
Maharaja Jai Singh II. Hawa Mahal is an interesting palace is
Jaipur, constructed of red and pink sandstone, highlighted with
wite lime. The side facing the street has 953 small windows. The
windows original intent was to let the Maharaja's ladies observe
everyday life in the street below. It is also known as the Palace of
the Winds due to the breeze that circulates through these
windows.
astronomical instruments, and is the largest of the five built by
Maharaja Jai Singh II. Hawa Mahal is an interesting palace is
Jaipur, constructed of red and pink sandstone, highlighted with
wite lime. The side facing the street has 953 small windows. The
windows original intent was to let the Maharaja's ladies observe
everyday life in the street below. It is also known as the Palace of
the Winds due to the breeze that circulates through these
windows.
| Hawa Mahal or the "Palace of the Winds" |
Settled in the rugged hills of the Aravalis, Jaipur is the pristine jewel in the desert sands of
Rajasthan. Jaipur is as remarkable for its marvellous architecture and town planning as it is
for the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it. The city presents a unique synthesis of
culture that has to be experienced in order to be appreciated.
With its origin buried deep into the pages of history, the city still exudes a magical old world
charm; an aroma of chivalry and romance is evident, despite having evolved into a city that
is the hub of modern commercial activity in the region. Tell-tale signs of the glorious past and
regal splendour of the city lie strewn across with gay abandon.
Widely known as the 'Pink City', Jaipur is colour washed pink to welcome Prince Albert, the
consort of Queen Victoria of England who visited India in 1883 A.D. The city was founded in
1727 A.D by one of the greatest ruler Jai Singh II. Jaipur is surrounded by hills on three
sides, crowned by formidable forts and majestic palaces, mansions and gardens. Jaipur is
the only city in the world, which is sub-divided in to nine rectangular sectors symbolizing nine
divisions of universe. Jaipur is the first planned city designed in accordance with 'Shilpa
Shastra'- epochal treatise of Hindu architecture.
Rajasthan. Jaipur is as remarkable for its marvellous architecture and town planning as it is
for the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it. The city presents a unique synthesis of
culture that has to be experienced in order to be appreciated.
With its origin buried deep into the pages of history, the city still exudes a magical old world
charm; an aroma of chivalry and romance is evident, despite having evolved into a city that
is the hub of modern commercial activity in the region. Tell-tale signs of the glorious past and
regal splendour of the city lie strewn across with gay abandon.
Widely known as the 'Pink City', Jaipur is colour washed pink to welcome Prince Albert, the
consort of Queen Victoria of England who visited India in 1883 A.D. The city was founded in
1727 A.D by one of the greatest ruler Jai Singh II. Jaipur is surrounded by hills on three
sides, crowned by formidable forts and majestic palaces, mansions and gardens. Jaipur is
the only city in the world, which is sub-divided in to nine rectangular sectors symbolizing nine
divisions of universe. Jaipur is the first planned city designed in accordance with 'Shilpa
Shastra'- epochal treatise of Hindu architecture.
| Used as a meeting room. |
The lively spirit of fanfare, festivity and celebration of the people adequately match the colourful and intricately carved monuments. Even today, one can find
weather beaten faces with huge colourful turbans, fierce moustaches and lips that spontaneously crease into a heart-warming smile. A city like Jaipur, where
modernity and tradition live hand-in-hand, is truly rare. Perhaps this is what makes it an attractive destination for tourists who flock to Jaipur, year after year.
*Tourism India
weather beaten faces with huge colourful turbans, fierce moustaches and lips that spontaneously crease into a heart-warming smile. A city like Jaipur, where
modernity and tradition live hand-in-hand, is truly rare. Perhaps this is what makes it an attractive destination for tourists who flock to Jaipur, year after year.
*Tourism India
| Amber Fort |
Hawa Mahal - The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent
landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink
encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953
niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal
grandstand for the palace women.
City Palace - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture,
the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses
the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. .
Jantar Mantar - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five
observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This
observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use
landmark in Jaipur. Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink
encrusted with fine trelliswork and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953
niches and windows. Built in 1799 by Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal
grandstand for the palace women.
City Palace - A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture,
the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses
the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum. .
Jantar Mantar - This is the largest and the best preserved of the five
observatories built by Jai Singh II in different parts of the country. This
observatory consisting of outsized astronomical instruments is still in use
| More places to visit in Jaipur |
The Statue Circle -- This is a traffic roundabout In Jaipur. It is the favourite
lounge of Jaipur and a place for evening out, with 'Meals on Wheels' standing by.
Strangely it acquires its name of statue circle after its figurine rather than the
grand Sawai Jai Singh the founder of modern day Jaipur. .
Jal Mahal -- Also known as Water Palace, Built in the mid 18th century by Madho
Singh I The Palace was developed as a pleasure spot and was used for the royal
duck shooting parties. A causeway leads to Jal Mahal Palace situated in the
middle of Man Sagar Lake.
lounge of Jaipur and a place for evening out, with 'Meals on Wheels' standing by.
Strangely it acquires its name of statue circle after its figurine rather than the
grand Sawai Jai Singh the founder of modern day Jaipur. .
Jal Mahal -- Also known as Water Palace, Built in the mid 18th century by Madho
Singh I The Palace was developed as a pleasure spot and was used for the royal
duck shooting parties. A causeway leads to Jal Mahal Palace situated in the
middle of Man Sagar Lake.
The Kali Temple is renowned for its huge silver lions and silver
doors. Here you will see the image of Goddess Kali carved from
one piece of stone. The Hall of Public Audiences is a pavilion
with double row of columns topped by a capital in the shape of
an elephant. This is where the Maharaja held audiences and
received petitions from his people.
Ganesh Pol, an imposing gateway decorated with images of the
elephant-headed god, Ganesh, directs the way to the inhabited
apartments of the King and The Hall of Victory, Jai Mandir has a
stunning ceiling of mirror work and inlaid panel.
doors. Here you will see the image of Goddess Kali carved from
one piece of stone. The Hall of Public Audiences is a pavilion
with double row of columns topped by a capital in the shape of
an elephant. This is where the Maharaja held audiences and
received petitions from his people.
Ganesh Pol, an imposing gateway decorated with images of the
elephant-headed god, Ganesh, directs the way to the inhabited
apartments of the King and The Hall of Victory, Jai Mandir has a
stunning ceiling of mirror work and inlaid panel.
Visit the Zenana, which was the private area of the King's ladies.
From here they could watch the King's public audiences through
laticed windows.
From here they could watch the King's public audiences through
laticed windows.
| The Residence of Pleasure, Sukh Niwas, is where you will feel cooler due to the ingenious early air-cooling system, a water channel running right through the room. To ensure water was not wasted, the water eventually made its way down to the palace gardens. |
| The courtyard where celebrations were held. |
| Sukh Niwas |
| Indian women helping out in the restoration project. |
Don't forget to
look out for the
street snake
charmer
look out for the
street snake
charmer
| The 'pass' into the city of Jaipur. A spectacular event in the day when the king and his entourage entered the city. |
| Press "PLAY" to hear the Rajasthan musician play a popular tune at a restaurant in Jaipur catering to tourist. |
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