Jaipur is the largest city in Rajasthan and was built in the eighteenth century by Sawai Jai Singh as India's first planned city. Jaipur is a major tourist attraction amongst Indian as well as international Tours.Jaipur is often called the Pink City in reference to its distinctly coloured buildings, which were originally painted this color to imitate the red sandstone architecture of Mughal cities. The present earthy red color originates from repainting of the buildings undertaken for a visit by the Prince of Wales in 1876.
Places Covered: Jaipur City Palace, Amber Fort and Palace, Nahargarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Albert Hall Museum, Birla Temple, Rambagh Palace.
Duration: 2 Days (48 hrs. approx)
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Located deep within the walled city, the City Palace Complex was conceived and built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. A beautiful fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture, the palace is still home to the last ruling royal family which lives in a private section of the palace.
Destinations Covered: Mubarak Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Maharani Palace, Entry Gates
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Amber (pronounced Amer) is at a distance of about 11 kilometres from Jaipur. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was the bastion of the Kachwahas of Amber, until the capital was moved to the plains, to what is today Jaipur.
Destinations Covered: Amer Fort Light and Sound Show, Elephant Ride, Museum and Garden Visit, Dining Experience, Puppet Shows
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Nahargarh Fort sits proudly on a ridge of the Aravalli Hills, creating an impressive northern backdrop to the city of Jaipur. It was constructed during the reign of Jai Singh in 1734, and was later expanded in 1868. Built by Sawai Madho Singh, the palace has 12 matching boudoirs for the queens, at the head of which is a suite for the king.
Destinations Covered: Nahargarh Biological Park, Jaigarh Fort, Sculpture Park
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Hawa Mahal literally the Palace of Winds, was built in 1799 by the poet king Sawai Pratap Singh as a summer retreat for him and his family. It also served as a place where the ladies of the royal household could observe everyday life without being seen themselves.Built from pink sandstone, the Hawa Mahal is Jaipur's iconic landmark.
Destinations Covered: Chokhi Dhani Village, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Ram Nivas Garden, Govind Ji temple
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One of the most wonderful sights in Jaipur is the beautiful Jal Mahal or Lake Palace. The light, sand coloured stone walls and the deep blue of the water make for a wonderful contrast. The palace appears to float in the centre of Man Sagar Lake, where its magnificent exteriors can be enjoyed by tourists.Since the palace is located in the middle of the lake, traditional boats are used to reach the palace.
Destinations Covered: Chokhi Dhani Village, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Ram Nivas Garden, Govind Ji temple
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Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is considered to be the largest of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur. It contains sixteen geometric devices, designed to measure time, track celestial bodies and observe the orbits of the planets around the sun. It also houses the Interpretation Centre that helps the tourists to understand about the working principles & chronolgy of the observatory.
Destinations Covered: Chokhi Dhani Village, Jal Mahal, Ram Nivas Garden, Govind Ji temple
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The building gets its name from The Victoria and Albert Museum in London, the inspiration for its design. The exquisitely built Albert Hall is housed in the centre of Ram Niwas Garden. Sir Swinton Jacob (who is also the mastermind behind many other palaces in Rajasthan) conceptualised and designed it using styles from the Indo-Sarcenic architecture and the Prince of Wales laid the foundation stone of the building in 1876.
Destinations Covered: Chokhi Dhani Village, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Ram Nivas Garden, Govind Ji temple
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The Lakshmi-Narayan Temple, or the Birla Temple, as it is more popularly known as, is located at the base of Moti Dungari. Built on an elevated platform, this comparatively modern temple is built entirely of white marble and dominates the skyline of south Jaipur. The temple was commissioned and built by renowned Indian industrialists, the Birlas, in 1988. The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, The temple looks spectacular at night when it is lit up.
Destinations Covered: Chokhi Dhani Village, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Ram Nivas Garden, Govind Ji temple
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