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: 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.
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.
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.
Amber 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.
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.
Birla Mandir : Its one of modern white marble temple with
three domes, inside can see beautiful Lakashmi Naranyan deities
blessing position. The whole temple is well lit by night,it looks
stunning scene worth to watch. In garden can see " Lord Shiva" alone
. To going to temple one should properly dressed, footwears we leave
outside side entrance.
Albert Hall (Central Museum) : lies in the Ram Niwas Garden .
It is a vast and verdant garden housing a zoo, a greenhouse, an
aviary, a museum and a sports ground. Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II
built it in 1868 as a relief project for his famine struck subjects.
The zoo has a very depressing atmosphere as badly nourished bird and
animals have to survive here in their artificial homes with no
sympathy or medical care. .
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