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About Jaipur
Founded in AD 1727 by Sawai Jaisingh II,
Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as the Pink City
with broad avenues and spacious gardens. The capital of Rajasthan,
Jaipur is steeped in history and culture. Here the past comes alive
in magnificent forts and palaces, blushed pink, where once lived the
maharajas. The bustling bazaars of Jaipur, famous fo Jaipur’s architectural planning may have been ancient, but its execution was definitely modern. Best represented by the City Palace complex, it brought together all that was excellent in Rajput and Mughal architecture, creating a new tradition that found wide currency over much of north India. As in the Mughal tradition, the durbar or court areas became much more open, characterised by a series of arched pavilions held on delicately crafted pillars. Ornamentation had always been a part of the state’s architectural heritage, now it became much more opulent. The private wings of the family also extended their entertainment areas. Since defence was no longer a primary concern, larger, more ornamental windows were built to over look the streets or courtyards outside these wings. Gardens were no longer planned within the internal courtyards only, but were added to the external vistas, and water, a basic feature of Mughal palaces and gardens, was utilised in a similar fashion, in canals and fountains. Jaipur has much to offer visitors — everything
from pageants and festivals to extraordinarily clad people, a wealth
of handicrafts, a royal legacy of palaces, and sightseeing — that
will occupy their time. However, should the visitors simply choose
to walk around the streets of the old city instead, they will not
regret it. All of Jaipur is an architectural gem, and no scheduled
sight seeing can even hope to do justice to this rare city.
¤ ISHWAR LAT - ‘Swarg Suli’ or ‘heaven piercing minaret’, the tower, near Tripolia gate, built by Maharaja Ishwari Singh (1744-51). It offers one of the most breathtaking view of the city.
¤ BIRLA PLANETARIUM - It offers unique audio-visual education about stars and entertainment with its modern computerised projection system. Entry fee As. 20.00 show timings: 11.00, 13.00, 15.00, 17.00, 18.00, 19.00 hrs. Phone: 2381594
¤ GALTA - (10 kms.) This holy pilgrimage centre has a temple dedicated to the Sun God (Which is the only one of its kind in this part of the country) and natural spring. It crests the ridge over a picturesque gorge and provides an impressive view of the city. As the legend goes, sage Galav performed a difficult penance here.
¤ MOTIDOONGARI - perched on a hill top on the southern horizon. It is a replica of a Scottish castle.
¤ MAHARANI K! CHHATRI - The funeral place for the royal ladies, marked by some wonderfully carved cenotaphs.
¤ SISODIA RANI GARDEN - (5 kms.) on the road to Agra, the magnificent palace garden was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1710 for his queen. Timings 8.00 to 18.00 hrs. Entry fee Rs. 5.00, Phone: 2680494
¤ VIDHYADHAR GARDEN - (5 kms.) on the way to Agra, built by Viyadhar, the chief architect and town planner of Jaipur. This beautiful terraced garden has several galleries and pavilions decorated with exquisite murals, depicting Lord Krishna. Timing 9.00 to 18.00 hrs, Entry Fee Rs. 5.00
¤ 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. This is also beautiful location for film shooting. Entry fee Rs. 4.00 & Timings 8.00 to 17.00 hrs, Phone: 2634596
The palace complex is lavishly ornamented and displays the riches of Amer. Sheesh Mahal chamber of Mirrors. Diwan-e-Am or the Hall of Public Audience is a beautifully proportioned hall open on three sides and stands on two rows of ornamented pillars. Diwan e-Khas or the Hall of Private Audience has delicate mosaic work in glass. Sukh mandir is guarded by sandalwood doors inlaid with ivory. Throughout the massive fort finely carved lattice windows, exquisitely painted doorways, halls and finely sculptured pillars crave for attention.
The old city of Amer was the seat of power and bustling with life and prosperity. Other worth seeing sites are Jagat Shiromani Temple, Narsinghji temple, the stepwell of Panna Meena and fine carved royal cenotaphs on the road to Delhi. Timing: 9.00 to 16.30 hrs. Entry Fee For Indians Rs. 10.00, For Foreigners Rs. 50.00, Phone: 2530293, Elephant ride charge Rs. 400.00 (inclusive of all taxes) Timing : 8.00 to 16.00 hrs, Phone: 2530264 (Tourist Office). |
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Hotel Polovictory Palace (unit of Golden
Grand Hotels Private Limited) Near Polovictory Cinema,
Station Road, Jaipur-302001 (Rajasthan) |
Rajasthan's
beautiful Pink City Jaipur, was the stronghold of a clan of rulers
whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city are
important attractions. Known as the Pink City because of the colour
of the stone used exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur's bazaars
sell embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie and dye scarves
and other exotic wares. Western Rajasthan itself forms a convenient
circuit, in the heart of the Thar desert which has shaped its
history, lifestyles and architecture.
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Rajasthani jewellery, fabric and shoes, possess a timeless quality
and are surely a treasure-trove for the shoppers. This fascinating
city with its romantic charm takes you to an epoch of royalty and
tradition. 
