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Jaipur, popularly known, as Pink City founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II is the capital of Rajasthan, offering an endless variety of crafts, gem and jewellery centres. A contractor’s compulsion famed Jaipur to Pink city and the city is the pristine jewel in the desert sands of Rajasthan with a combination of traditional hues with the blend of modern trends. It remains the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors.

ATTRACTIONS IN & AROUND

AMER FORT

One of the most magnificent destinations in Jaipur, on the rugged hills outside of town sits Amer Fort. (Amber Fort). It is an example of fascinating blend of Hindu and Muslim architecture built in red sandstone and white marble. The highlight of the fort is the Seesh Mahal (mirror Palace), a palace known for its craftsmanship in mirrors.

BAIRATH

Lying between Jaipur & Alwar this is a location, which has significance from the Mahabaratha times and it is said that the Pandavas spent one year of their exile here. Excavations reveal that Bairath formed a part of the Mauryan Empire and flourished as a Buddhist establishment.

CITY PALACE

In the heart of the city is situated the City Palace, which is now a museum except for one section where the erstwhile royal family still lives. Grey-white marble columns studded with floral motifs in gold and coloured stones support the carved arches. The museum houses a fascinating armory of Mughal and Rajput weapons and swords of all shapes and sizes. There is also an art gallery.

GAITOR

Gaitor is about 15 kms. from Jaipur and is famous for the cenotaphs or chhatris of Jaipur rulers, with the exception of Sawai Ishwari Singh’s. The cenotaph of Sawai jai Singh ii stands out for its delicate carvings and beautiful shape.

GALTA

About 20 kms. from Jaipur is Galta, famous for the old pilgrim centre of Galtaji and 'kunds' (natural springs and reservoirs) said to have curative powers. The small temple of the Sun god, built by Diwan Kriparam on top of the highest peak, is visible form all parts of the city.

HAWA MAHAL

The most famous landmark of Jaipur, the palace of winds built in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh was actually planned for the royal household to have a look at every day life of the city. The palace has tier upon tier of curved arch surmounting fairy casements with "jali" - latticework screens.

JAIGARH FORT

Named after Jai Singh II, the Jaigarh fort is perched on a cliff surrounded by huge battlements with inside walkways. It is one of the few military structures of medieval India preserved almost intact, containing palaces, a granary, a well-planned cannon foundry, several temples, a tall tower and a giant mounted cannon-the Jain Ban (Jaivan) the largest cannon in the world.

JAL MAHAL

The Jal Mahal on a picturesque palace amidst the Man Sagar Lake is Jaipur's lake palace surrounded with water. It was built for royal duck shooting parties.

JANTAR MANTAR

Largest of the five remarkable observatories made by Jai Singh in five different cities, this is the best-preserved one. It shows the Maharaja’s passion for astronomy.

NAHAR GARH

Perched atop a picturesque hill, the Nahargarh Fort offers a breathtaking view of the city below. Initially it was built by Sawai Jain Singh in 1734 A.D. and was enlarged and given its present shape by Sawai Madho Singh in 1885 A.D. There is a road to Nahargarh from Amer, which passes through the hills.

RAMGARH LAKE

This is a huge artificial lake created by constructing a high bund amidst tree-covered hills. Much of the original structures are now in ruins but its beautiful landscape makes it an idyllic picnic spot.

SAMODE

The beautiful Samode Palace has been rebuilt and renovated providing a fine example of the Rajput haveli architecture. The highlight of the building is the exquisite Diwan-i-Khas, covered with original paintings and mirror work.

SANGANER

Situated about 40 kms. from Jaipur, this small town is entered through the ruins of two 'Tripolias' or triple-gateways housing, a ruined palace and a group of Jain temples with fine carvings. On the Ajmer Road, the ground level fort is still in good shape, which is noted for its hand printed handloom industry using simple techniques.

SISODIA RANI BAGH

The terraced Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh (the Garden of Sisodia Queen) is situated at a distance of 10 kms. from Jaipur, which was created by the queen of Jai Singh II, Sisodia Rani, as an escape from the court intrigues. It is a beautiful escape with landscaped gardens and murals of the life of Lord Krishna, decorating its interiors.

VIDYADHAR'S GARDEN

Nestled in a narrow valley, this beautiful garden was built in honour of Jai Singh's chief Vidyadhar Bhattacharjee-the architect and town planner.

HOW TO REACH

BY AIR : The Jaipur airport is 15 kms. from main city. Jaipur is directly connected to Delhi, Bombay, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Ahmedabad by air.

RAIL : Jaipur is connected by rail with Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Abu Road, Udaipur, Bombay and Sawai Madhopur. There are direct trains from Chennai and Bangalore also.