Jaipur,
capital of Rajasthan, also known as 'Pink City' is surrounded by an ancient
20ft high wall and eight gates. The city is situated 261 kms away from
Delhi. It was a state of warring factions locked in deadly warfare,
thousands of royal ladies consigning themselves to flames preferring death
to dishonor.
Connectivity
By Air : Jaipur is well connected by Indian Airlines and
Jet Airways to Delhi, Bombay and Udaipur
By Rail : Well connected to the Metropolitan cities of
Delhi and Bombay, Jaipur is also connected to all important cities in
Rajasthan like Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer and Bikaner by express trains.
By Road : 265 kms from Delhi, 250 kms from Agra, Jaipur
is on the main Delhi
Magnetic Pull
Hawa Mahal : Built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap
Singh, is the most recognizable monument of Jaipur. The 5 storeyed stunning
semi-octagonal monument having 152 windows with over hanging latticed
balconies is a fine piece of Rajput architecture.
Jantar Mantar (Observatory) : built in 18th century by
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the huge masonary instruments were used to
study the movement of constellations and stars in the sky.
City Palace & museum : situated in the heart of the
old City, it occupies about one seventh of the old city area. The palace is
a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture, it houses a Seven storeyed
Chandra Mahal in the centre, which affords a fine view of the gardens and
the city.
Raj Mandir Cinema Hall : - Cinema, as anywhere in India,
remains another major form of entertainment for the people of Jaipur. There
are not many cinema halls in the city and a few have closed in the past 3
years or so, but some among remaining are good for viewing pleasure. One of
them, Raj Mandir, has even become a tourist attraction and is ranked amongst
the very best cinema theatres in the country.
Jaigarh
: Jaigarh , or the Fort of Victory, is a rugged fort built in 1726. The
world's largest cannon on wheels is to be found here. The fort houses a
museum and provides some excellent views of the Amer Palace.
Amer : Set in a picturesque location, Amer is a
fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Built in the 16th
century by Raja Man Singh, it sprawls on the hillside. Built in red
sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting
apartments, the likes of which are not to be found anywhere else in the
country.
Holiday in the Pink city
On your holiday at jaipur you may enjoy the camel ride on the renowned sand
dunes of Rajasthan, picnic at the nearby Ramgarh lake, watch a movie at the
famous Raj Mandir theatre, play elephant polo at the Rambagh palace or
simply be in gorgeous green gardens. The Kundan jewelry and the blue pottery
top the list of the must buys for the tourists to Jaipur. The hand block
printed Sanganeri and Bagru cotton fabrics also feature in the list of
souvenirs. Besides the gift items on your way back from Jaipur you will
carry the pictures of people clad in brightly colored clothes, riding camels
through the ever-lasting stretches of sand, sweet memories and a wish to
return to the royal treatment as soon as possible.
Unwind in a regal style
Explore the city where royalty still lives in the grandeur of its palaces
and forts when you tour the city in our India holiday package. And along
with Delhi and Agra, Jaipur foams the scintillating Golden Triangle
destinations of India. The heritage city of Jaipur is dotted with several
hotels and resorts.
The various hotels in Jaipur offers varied accommodation options and hotel
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