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.
Jaipur capital of
Rajasthan is popularly known as the ‘pink city’ because of the pink-coloured
buildings in its old city. It sits on a dry lake bed in a somewhat arid
landscape, surrounded by barren hills surmounted by forts and crenellated
walls. This buzzing metropolis is certainly a place of wild contrasts and a
feast for the eyes.
Major Attractions of
Jaipur:
AMBER FORT:
About 11 km north of Jaipur, on the Delhi-Jaipur road, is
Amber, the ancient capital of Jaipur state. The ancient capital of Jaipur
state. Construction of the fort –palace was begun in 1592 by Maharaja Man
Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar’s army. It was later extended and
completed by the Jai Singh before the move to Jaipur on the plains below, the
fort is a superb example of Rajput architecture, stunningly situated on a
hillside and overlooking a lake which reflects its terraces and ramparts. You
can climb up to the fort from the road in about 10 minutes. An imposing
stairway leads to the Diwan-i-Am, or Hall of Public Audience, with double row
of columns and latticed galleries above. Steps to the right lead to the small
Kali Temple.
JAIGARH FORT:
Jaigarh fort, located around 15 km from Jaipur, is one of
the most spectacular forts in India, with almost all its original facilities
intact. While Jaigarh fort is on top of the hill, Amber fort is at the bottom.
The forts are connected through well-guarded passages. Many consider the two
together as one complex.
Jaigarh Fort was a center of artillery production for the
Rajputs and it is home to the world’s largest cannon on wheels, the Jaivana.
The foundries provide fascinating information for the visitors. The manner in
which they drew in blasts of air from the desert is most intriguing. A 5 km
long canal can be seen entering the fort complex to bring in water from the
high hills and stor in the fort for the army men.
JANTAR MANTAR:
The Jantar Mantar is a collection of architectural
astronomical instruments, build by Maharaja Jai Singh II at his then new
capital of Jaipur between 1727 and 1733.It is modeled after the one that he had
built for him at the then Mughal capital of Delhi. He had constructed a total
of five such labs at different locations, including the ones at Delhi and
Jaipur. The Jaipur observatory is the largest of these.
HAWA MAHAL:
Constructed in 1799, the Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds, is
one of Jaipur’s major landmarks, although it is actually little more than a
façade.
Located at Sierh Deori bazar, Hawa Mahal, literally the
Palace of Winds, built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, displays
fanciful architecture and is a remarkable landmark of Jaipur. So named because
the palace has specially latticed screens and arches for an unbridled flow of
the air currents but is a set pattern with the passage of the sun. Till the recent
past, ladies of the court from within he palace positioned themselves by the
balconies to watch processions passing through in the streets below without
themselves being observed by the people.
Itinerary Detail:
0600 Hrs
Pick up from the hotel and drive to Jaipur.
0900 Hrs
Breakfast at midway restaurant.
1100 Hrs
Arrive Jaipur and transfer to the hotel for day use for
refreshment(optional).
1130 Hrs
Visit to Amber Fort.
The Fort is situated on the hills outside the town. The main attraction is ride on the painted /
decorated elephants to the entrance of the Fort, giving you the Royal
feel.
1330 Hrs
Lunch at Restaurant / hotel for buffet lunch / local
restaurant.
1430 Hrs
Visit to museums in City Palace, ancient observatory-Jantar
Mantar and photostop at Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds).
1630 Hrs
Drive to Delhi.
2130 Hrs
Arrive Delhi, transfer to the hotel.
Jaipur is founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh, belonging to
Kachchwaha clan of Rajputs, Jaipur is the fabled 'Pink City'. It was designed
by his Bengali Prime Minister, Vidyadhar Bhattacharya in grid like pattern
replicating sacred Hindu principles, and coloured pink in 1853 to celebrate the
visit of Prince Albert. Places to see include City Palace, Hawa Mahal and
Jantar Mantar. Nearby is the hill fort of Amber, the capital of Kachchwaha
Rajputs before they shifted to Jaipur.
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