Tour from Rajasthan to Jaipur - The pink city

 Jaipur, the capital of the desert state of Rajasthan, is filled with huge forts, magnificent palaces, exquisite temples and beautiful gardens. The city is named after an astronomer prince, Sawai Jai Singh II, who built this vibrant city in 1727. The city exudes old world charm and is most beautiful at sunset in salmon pink or terracotta. It is these sandstone buildings that give Jaipur the reputation of the "Pink City".

 

You will never forget your first experience in this "Pink City" with urbanity, represented by modern rooms, the shopping spectacle and your first walk to the Royal Palace. Surrounded by ornate palaces and impressive forts, Jaipur is a living monument as a city. It is divided into seven rectangular blocks, built on the basis of the Hindu architectural treatise "Shilpa Shastra".

 

Attractions in Jaipur:

 

Jaipur offers a variety of numerous historical sites that stand out from the desolate landscape. The most important of these is the City Palace, which is located in the large complex west of the Hawa Mahal. The palace is the perfect example of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The most fascinating aspect of this monument is that the royal family of Jaipur still use part of it. If you want to see the palace's royal architecture, check out Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas, and Mubarak Mahal.

 

Close to the city palace is the Hawa Mahal, the landmark of the city of Jaipur. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built it in 1799 AD. The magnificent five-story monument consists of 953 small windows, each with its own balcony. If you believe in the stars, visit the wonderful Jantar Mantar, known for his architectural genius. Curves, angles and the cosmos come together in this building complex.

 

In the midst of the rocky hills seven miles from the city is the bustling Palace and Fort Amer. You have to walk or rent an elephant to reach this palace. Inside the palace is the magnificent Sheesh Mahal, the "Hall of Mirrors" and Jai Mandir, the "Hall of Galoria". Another delightful city attraction is the Jal Mahal, built in the middle of the lake. It is best seen from the roadside. Then you can visit the impressive Jaigarh Fort and Nahargarh Fort, where you can soak up the aura of traditional Rajput architecture for 1-3 hours. In addition there are many gardens: Sisodia-Rani-Ka-Bagh and Vidyadharji-ka-bagh, ideal for those looking for nature walks in a less opulent environment.

 

Jaipur is also a shopping pleasure. Visit the famous Bapu Bazaar during the Jaipur tour. You can purchase dyed blocks or tia-nad hand prints, light quilts, rugs, Rajasthani costumes, jutis, man-made jewelry and beautiful miniature paintings.

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