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The temples of Jaipur reflect its rich cultural heritage and tradition. The city replete numerous shrines, which boast of exceptional artistic proficiency. It is a fact that the rulers of ...
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The temples of Jaipur reflect its rich cultural heritage and tradition. The city replete numerous shrines, which boast of exceptional artistic proficiency. It is a fact that the rulers of this pink city were very benevolent and spiritual in their approach towards religion.
One among the arty shrines of Jaipur, situated at Vaisali Nagar, Akshardham Temple provides a beguiling vision to the devotees. Apart from the brilliant carvings and architectural grandeur, this temple commands a fabulous view of the lush surroundings. Dedicated to Lord Narayana, this temple creates a devout feeling in all those who visit its holy premises.
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A fabulous building, which displays Indo-Saracen style of architecture, Albert Hall is a prototype of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Colonel Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob had designed Albert ...
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A fabulous building, which displays Indo-Saracen style of architecture, Albert Hall is a prototype of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Colonel Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob had designed Albert museum and Edward VII laid its foundation stone in the year 1876. Situated in the midst of the verdant Ram Niwas Garden, The Albert Hall elegantly portraits the colourful village life of Rajasthan. It boasts of the rich cultural and historic heritage of the entire state. Valiant history of the Rajputs took a considerable part of the specimens of the Museum.
The museum now exhibits delicate assortment of metal ware, miniature portraits, decorative wares paintings, sculptures, an Egyptian mummy and natural history samplings among various other artifacts. The Durbar Hall is filled with numerous dazzling carpets including the outstanding Persian Garden Carpet, which is not exhibited for the public. Sculptures that are on display dates back to second, eighth and eighteenth century among which the turbaned lady and a stone Shiva are noteworthy. A horse skeleton, a stuffed cobra and a human skeleton also found in the Museum adds a special charm to its elegance. This museum plays as a host to many cultural feasts to prop up cultural events. Public are admitted to the Museum on all days except on Fridays between 9.30 am to 4.30 pm.
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Majestically placed in the lap of the gigantic Amber fort, Amber Palace boast of an artistic grandeur and structural expertise. It is a reminiscent of the bravery and courage of ...
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Majestically placed in the lap of the gigantic Amber fort, Amber Palace boast of an artistic grandeur and structural expertise. It is a reminiscent of the bravery and courage of the mighty Rajputs, who had played a remarkable role in the history of medieval India.
This rambling Palace depicts the true lifestyle of the gutsy Rajputs who are better known for their radical, audacious, volatile and decadent behaviour. One among the best hill top palaces, amber palace presents a curious blend of Muslim and Hindu architectural design. An aide memoir of the yesteryears, this palace is a redolent of creativeness of the artisans of ancient time.
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One among the unavoidable spot to be visited while holidaying in the pink city is the Amber Palace Museum. Once upon a time this elegant building was the residence of ...
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One among the unavoidable spot to be visited while holidaying in the pink city is the Amber Palace Museum. Once upon a time this elegant building was the residence of the royal family and now it exhibits the rich heritage of the bygone days to the general public. This Museum is successfully transmits the traditional opulence through the royal artifacts that are put on display.
Amber museum displays outstanding exemplars of Mughal and Rajasthani culture and architecture. The museum has an amazing compilation of puppets, coins, buildings, snaps of the royal family members and rulers, processions and many other miscellany of history. The arsenal wing of the Museum holds a plethora of weapons like guns, shields, swords, muskets and a 50 kg mortar ball. All the artifacts that are put on display would fetch the visitor to the daring years of the regal administration.
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A charitable foundation mainly working at the grass root level, The Anokhi Foundation aims to preserve the centuries old customs and traditions of the artisans in Jaipur. It tries to ...
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A charitable foundation mainly working at the grass root level, The Anokhi Foundation aims to preserve the centuries old customs and traditions of the artisans in Jaipur. It tries to marmalade the ethnicity, craft and artistic talents of the local people by providing employment opportunities to them. Anokhi Museum and hand printing is one among its innovative vocations, which is a great endeavor to revive the centuries old rich tradition of hand block printing.
While focusing on the traditional methods of hand printing, this museum is also paving its attention to the modern trends. It intends to portray the conventional innate methods along with the most modern techniques, thus providing a good commercial success to the people working in this field. The progressive on look of the foundation has opened a new realm to the block-printing sector, which helped this traditional artwork to attain worldwide acclaim. Today with the help of this, the artisans are able to produce more quality goods, which can with stand the mill fabrics. Besides all this, the foundation has been running a museum where it exhibits various artifacts in relation to the hand and block printing. The exhibition showcases traditional as well as the modern trends prevalent in this field.
This museum works between 10:30 am to 5 pm and on Sunday the working hours is scheduled between 11 am to 4:30 pm. It is closed on Mondays. Museum is closed annually from May 1st to mid July for maintenance.
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The modern face of Central Park had been attributed by the grand plan put forward by the Jaipur development authority. Jaipur’s vivacious outlook has been improved much by the appealing ...
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The modern face of Central Park had been attributed by the grand plan put forward by the Jaipur development authority. Jaipur’s vivacious outlook has been improved much by the appealing charisma of this outstanding garden. Central park now holds all the amenities of a modern theme park where people can spend hours in the enthralling and imposing atmosphere. Its vast stretch of seasonal plants with their inscrutable aroma makes any visitor spellbound.
The park also houses a hi-tech nursery, a glass house with inland and foreign varieties of bamboo plants. Exotic items of aquatic plant in the tiny ponds presents a colourful floral bed, which would definitely catch the attention of the spectator. Besides this, floriculture section and the water fountains adds a magical charm to the wonderful ambiance of the park. Leisurely promenades through the beautiful walkways of the park fill one with a rejuvenating freshness.
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Jaipur is famed for its brilliant layout and planning of the city. The entire city is built in accordance with the traditional Vastu ideology and the city itself presents a ...
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Jaipur is famed for its brilliant layout and planning of the city. The entire city is built in accordance with the traditional Vastu ideology and the city itself presents a symmetrical appearance. Every nook and corner of Jaipur shows structural excellence, the credit of which went to its progressive rulers.
The Pink City is placed within the boundaries of a hefty wall and every bazaars and streets are facing either east to west or north to south. There are only three entry gates in the wall, which are placed at eastern, western, and northern directions. Chand Pol or the Moon gate is the entry gate located in the western portion of the wall. The gates used to be blocked at dusk and open at dawn. Chand Pol poses as a majestic entry point that leads one to the elephant station and also to a cluster of ancient shrines and palaces.
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Located in the capital of Rajasthan, the City Palace of Jaipur or the main palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The vast palace complex occupies ...
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Located in the capital of Rajasthan, the City Palace of Jaipur or the main palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The vast palace complex occupies one-seventh area of Jaipur. Originally constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh II, alterations have been done to it by many of his descendants. One among the remarkable constituents of the City Palace, Chandra Mahal is the place where the present Maharaja of Jaipur resides.
A seven-storied citadel, Chandra Mahal houses the superb scenery of the sprawling city and verdant gardens. This palace exhibits, lovely floral decorations, marvelous paintings, mirrored walls and highly decorated ceilings. Each floor displays the royal elegance, has got a distinct name and is a place of sheer beauty and luxury. The ground and first floor of the Chandra Mahal form the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum while the third floor holds the dining and the drawing room. The fourth floor exhibits mirror walls where the king can enjoy the glittering if light in the dark. The fifth floor is the Maharaja's retreat in the rainy season, and in the sixth floor one can enjoy the wonderful view of the jagged hills. The seventh floor of Chandra Mahal is called as the crown of the building. The Shobha Nivas and the Sukh Nivas is still occupied by the present Maharaja.
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The palace is surrounded by a sky-scraping wall on all sides, which makes it slightly difficult to find out the main entrance of the palace. The plan of this extensive ...
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The palace is surrounded by a sky-scraping wall on all sides, which makes it slightly difficult to find out the main entrance of the palace. The plan of this extensive mansion is the plan of the city itself and so the palace can be accessed only after roaming through the various bazaars of the city.
Occupying the 1/7th area of the city, the city palace poses as an impressive citadel, which displays an elegant mixture of Mughal and Rajasthan style architecture. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, this complex building has witnessed many additions and alterations to it.
Numerous courtyards, extensive gardens and buildings make the palace as an imposing structure. It houses several splendid formations like Mubarak Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple, Badal Mahal and the City Palace Museum.
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An eighteenth century monument, Diwan-e-Am is built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. This is popularly called as the Diwan Khana or the Hall of Public Audience. It was the place ...
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An eighteenth century monument, Diwan-e-Am is built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. This is popularly called as the Diwan Khana or the Hall of Public Audience. It was the place where the king used to hear and decide the grievances of his people. Characteristic features of this hall are the Durbars, Jalis and banquets. Jalis are that portion of the hall from where the royal ladies clad in Purdah watched the proceedings in the Durbar.
Diwan-e-Am has been functioning as a museum for a long and it displays carriages and howdahs for elephant and camelback rides, portraits of the royal family of Jaipur, carpets from the royal household. Among the marvels of this exquisite hall, chandeliers adorn the prime position. It is considered as the largest one in India. Indian and Persian miniature paintings embellish the picture gallery along with the wide compilation of manuscripts. Renowned for the beautifully ornamented flowery ceilings, this hall might have witnessed so many glorious moments of Rajput administration.
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An open courtyard of private audience, the gateway to this majestic place itself houses a royal ambiance. With lofty brass and wooden doors, Diwan-e-Khas is put up on elevated pillars. ...
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An open courtyard of private audience, the gateway to this majestic place itself houses a royal ambiance. With lofty brass and wooden doors, Diwan-e-Khas is put up on elevated pillars. This magnificient monument reveals the harmonious synthesis of Mugal and Rajasthan style structural design. Its vaulted edifices are synonymous with the doomed palaces of the Mugal Emperors.
Though this stunning reminiscent of Rajput tradition is a paradigm of the Mughal capitals of Agra and Delhi, its basic design is absolutely rooted in the rich structural design of the erstwhile Hindu kingdoms. Flat-roofed pavilions of Diwan-e-Khas reminds of a period, which predates the Mughals. This exquisite court also houses two huge silver water jars that were used to carry water from the Ganges for purification and daily prayers. Its hefty size earned it the prestigious accolade and entry in the Guinness Book of world records.
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An ancient Hindu pilgrimage site, Galtaji is comprised of pavilions, temples, holy 'kunds' and natural springs. A scenic locale, this holy place is visited by large gatherings both pious and ...
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An ancient Hindu pilgrimage site, Galtaji is comprised of pavilions, temples, holy 'kunds' and natural springs. A scenic locale, this holy place is visited by large gatherings both pious and tourists. The Temple of Galtaji is situated in the middle of low-lying hills and is bounded by a beautiful ravine. This temple presents a charming appearance with its pink colour stone.
The temple premises hold a plethora of pavilions with curved roofs. Galtaji temple is a huge temple complex rather than a single temple. Situated in the City Palace complex, this temples main sanctum is adorned by the sun god. Exquisite paintings and carvings ornament the walls of the temple. Altogether this complex offers eye-catching spectacle besides its holy ambiance.
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Ganesh pol is found in the south side of the courtyard of the palace in the Amber fort. It has an enchanting image of the elephant headed god in it. ...
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Ganesh pol is found in the south side of the courtyard of the palace in the Amber fort. It has an enchanting image of the elephant headed god in it. The image is ornate with lovely colours, which makes the viewer spellbound. This stunning edifice to the private apartments of the royal people was built by the illustrious king of the Rajaputra clan, Jayasingh II.
It is quite sure that Ganesh Pol also include in one among the marvels of the splendid palace. It is amazing to notice that this arched gate way has been painted with vegetable dyes and it still persist the vagaries of time. This gateway depicts the typical Rajasthani ornamentations. One among the many delights in the fort, Ganesh Pol stands elegantly as a majestic path to a sprawling and impressive Mugal Garden.
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A holy shrine dedicated to Lord Krishna, Govind Dev Ji Temple is located in the City Palace complex. Since it is situated in the palace complex this temple is under ...
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A holy shrine dedicated to Lord Krishna, Govind Dev Ji Temple is located in the City Palace complex. Since it is situated in the palace complex this temple is under the direct control of the royal family.
Most popular temple in the city, this temple is constructed in 18th century. This temple was formerly a palace and it is heard that this was transformed in to a temple by the then ruler of Jaipur. Now, Govind Dev is the guardian deity of the Royal Family. Since a former palace, it’s interior’s boasts breath taking beauty with marvelous decorations.
It is believed that the image of the deity is brought from Vrindavan and Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh installed the idol here. Daily poojas includes aarties, which are conducted seven times a day. The temple premises witness large gathering during the Janmashtami festival.
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One of the most imposing structures in Jaipur, Hawa Mahal is built in the year 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh. This beautiful monument was the structural design of the eminent ...
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One of the most imposing structures in Jaipur, Hawa Mahal is built in the year 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh. This beautiful monument was the structural design of the eminent artist Lalchand Usta. A five storied structure, Hawa Mahal, is a huge tapering composition with frequent arches, small windows, spires and trellised casements in spite of its lofty formations, the Hawa Mahal appears like a light, roomy structure which might puff away by a gentle breeze.
Hawa Mahal is part and parcel of the ladies quarters and it might be a gallery for the royal ladies to watch the proceedings around them. The airy interiors of Hawa Mahal pose a cooling atmosphere where the royal ladies can sit comfortably and watch everything whilst remaining veiled. Placed beautifully in the midst of the busy Johari Bazaar, Hawa Mahal reminds the vivid history of Jaipur. Built up of red sand stones, this magical structure, which is otherwise called the palace of winds differs from any other monuments one could see in the Pink City.
Except on Fridays, public are admitted to the Hawa Mahal and the visiting time is fixed at 10 am to 5.30 pm. On Mondays admission to Hawa Mahal is free.
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Situated on the majestic Chilh-ka-Tola or the hill of eagles, the lofty walls of the Jaigarh Fort spread over a vast expansion of three kilometers. This impregnable fort of the ...
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Situated on the majestic Chilh-ka-Tola or the hill of eagles, the lofty walls of the Jaigarh Fort spread over a vast expansion of three kilometers. This impregnable fort of the Rajput was built purely for the defense activities. Doongar darwaza and Awani darwaza are the entry points to this mighty fortress. What makes this elegant fort so famous is its huge canon, which is believed to be the largest one of its kind in the world. Ironically this was not used for a single time in the long history of the fort.
Other conspicuous structures of the fort encompasses Diya Burj,Vijay Garh and the palace complex. Divya Burj is a seven-storied formation, which commands the pictorial view of the whole city. Vijay Garh is the vast armory section where one can have a glimpse of the arms and ammunitions of the Rajputs. The palace complex is also a worthy to watch spectacle with its exquisite architecture. Among all the formations, the most fascinating lure would be the Museum, which proudly depicts the history of this ancient fortress.
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A marvelous shrine, which is synonymous with the Delwara Temples of Mount Abu, the Jain Mandir is a seven-storied structure, with huge spires. Construction of the temple took several phases ...
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A marvelous shrine, which is synonymous with the Delwara Temples of Mount Abu, the Jain Mandir is a seven-storied structure, with huge spires. Construction of the temple took several phases and the last phase was probably completed in the 10th century. The principal deity of this sacred shrine is Lord Adinaath, whose image is believed to be 400 years old.
The temple is built with red stone and it exhibits exquisite carvings and splendid sculptures. An artistic marvel, Jain Mandir’s inner sanctum is adorned with the stunning image of Lord Parswanath who is flanked with seven serpent lids. Temple also houses the enthralling figurines of lianas, lotuses, and elephants pouring water from carafes.
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Prettily placed in the middle of a majestic lake, the Jal Mahal palace is a delight to watch. Built in the year 1799, with red sand stones, this Water Palace ...
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Prettily placed in the middle of a majestic lake, the Jal Mahal palace is a delight to watch. Built in the year 1799, with red sand stones, this Water Palace is a quixotic place. The unruffled water of the lake reflects the elaborate carvings makes a fabulous spectacle one could ever dreamt of. A five-storied building, its first four floors are under the lake and only the top floor is seen above the lake. The palace also offers the enchanting scenery of migratory and other exotic verities of the chirping flock.
Developed as a pleasure spot, the royal family was using this mansion for their duck shooting parties. Now this palace has been converted in to a palatial hotel and was turned over to the Taj Hotel Group, who refurbished it in to a five star hotel.
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Situated in the suburban of Jaipur, Ramgarh proffers countless attractions and most significant of all is the artificial lake that is entrenched between majestic hills. Jamwa Ramgarh holds a regal ...
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Situated in the suburban of Jaipur, Ramgarh proffers countless attractions and most significant of all is the artificial lake that is entrenched between majestic hills. Jamwa Ramgarh holds a regal past since it was the hunting spot of the erstwhile rulers. The royal people were used to stay at the lodge, which has been converted into a luxury hotel. The magnificient scenery of a heritage hotel that overlooks to a charming lake poses a visual treat.
During monsoon season the lake shows its pictorial beauty at its zenith and a nice promenade through the banks of this lake is quite a spectacular one. Apart from this, the lakeside is a delightful sight to those who are very fond of birds. Colourful flocks of birds both inland and migratory makes a captivating panorama of nature.
This locale is also famed for its wildlife sanctuary by the same name, which is a home for large variety of wild animals. This sanctuary also offers jungle safaris. Other alluring places of interest in Ramgarh are the ramparts of a fort, a sacred shrine, beautiful havelis and marvelous cenotaphs of ancient rulers.
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An observatory constructed in mid way between the years 1728 and 1734, Jantar Mantar is placed adjacent to the city palace. Literally this term means instruments and formula. Maharaja Jai ...
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An observatory constructed in mid way between the years 1728 and 1734, Jantar Mantar is placed adjacent to the city palace. Literally this term means instruments and formula. Maharaja Jai Singh II was the progressive spirit behind this observatory, which has the accolade of being the largest stone observatory in the world. Historians are of the opinion that, Maharaja Jai Singh took long seven years to complete the construction of this observatory.
Renowned for the solid geometrical statuette, this observatory house fourteen major solid and fixed geometric instruments, which are used for tracing the stars and their orbits. Besides this, Jantar Mantar observatory helps to determine the time of eclipses, find out the altitudes along with computing time. A well-preserved monument, Jantar Mantar has been declared as a national monument in the year 1948.
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Normally all are of the opinion that Rajasthan is simply a desert area, which is devoid of any foliage and natural vegetation. This preconceived notion would go wrong when one ...
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Normally all are of the opinion that Rajasthan is simply a desert area, which is devoid of any foliage and natural vegetation. This preconceived notion would go wrong when one comes in touch with the Nahagarh region of this arid state. This scenic locale houses one of the oldest mountain ranges in the entire world itself, the Aravallies. The thick woods that surround these mighty rocky formations are a haven of natural flora and fauna.
Located adjacent to the Nahagarh Fort, Jhalana Nature park sprawls over an expansion of 7.2 square km. It consists of sandstone and quartzite rocks and the foliage is typically symbolizes the sultry dry deciduous and muggy bristle forests. The park is an abundant resource of wild life, which consists of reptiles, tiger, leopard, rhesus monkeys and deer. The park also provides natural ambiance to a large variety of the bird flock.
This park provides the unusual opportunity of exploring the pristine nature through jungle safaris. The trail through the forest is approximately of 10 kilometers in expansion that can be covered either on foot or by jeep or on horse.
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Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi, Birla Mandir in the pink City exhibits contemporary architecture. Though the temple is named after the deities, it is rather known by ...
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Dedicated to Lord Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi, Birla Mandir in the pink City exhibits contemporary architecture. Though the temple is named after the deities, it is rather known by the name Birla temple, since this was built by the corporate giants, Birla Foundation. Built in with glittering white marble, this temple presents an enthralling look. The chief deity in the temple gives an ethereal appeal since it is made up of a single piece of marble.
The temple premises hold images of many other deities and among them the image of Lord Ganesh looks quite significant. Its three domes symbolizes the rich secular principles of Indian democracy. The temples is ornamented with rich sculptures and carved images that portray the mythological aspects of the Hindu religion. With its fine artistic works and structural grandeur Birla Mandir presents as a stunning formation of modern time.
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A favourite hot spot of the tourist folk, Moti Doongri is famous for its swanky palace, the Ganesh and Lakshmi Narayan temples. The palace at the uphill was a small ...
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A favourite hot spot of the tourist folk, Moti Doongri is famous for its swanky palace, the Ganesh and Lakshmi Narayan temples. The palace at the uphill was a small fortress earlier and it was renovated by Sawai Man Singh II. It was the residence of the Rajmatha, Gayathri Devi. Monti Doongri palace is built in the style of a Scottish castle and its peculiar architecture is worth mentioning.
Since this is a private property of the royal family public are not allowed to go inside the palace. Monti Doongri palace was used to be the venue of great parties during the time of Sawai Man Singh II. Ganesh temple at the foot of the hill allures not only the devotees but also the sightseer with its picturesque settings. Another fascinating attraction is the Birla Mandir, which embarrasses the tourists with its sheer beauty.
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Built in the 19th century, Mubarak Mahal boast of the architectural charm of medieval India. The nobles in the court of the mighty Rajputs built this fabulous manor. A dazzling ...
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Built in the 19th century, Mubarak Mahal boast of the architectural charm of medieval India. The nobles in the court of the mighty Rajputs built this fabulous manor. A dazzling large haveli, Mubarak Mahal is adorned for its structural charm. Most significant feature of this elaborate citadel is the vast courtyard, which surrounds the entire building.
This two-storied glittering mansion has so many spacious rooms and the most elegant structure inside the haveli is its stunning reception hall, which is embellished by lovely frescos and Murals. Ornamental pillars and highly carved furniture attributes its regal outlook. Charmingly pillared verandahs and a pretty backyard in the haveli complex provide an aesthetic appeal to its royal ambiance.
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Constructed by Sawai Jaya Singh, Nahargarh Fort houses a mysterious tale with it. Its massive walls and bastions still hold the royal elegance, though much of it was not able ...
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Constructed by Sawai Jaya Singh, Nahargarh Fort houses a mysterious tale with it. Its massive walls and bastions still hold the royal elegance, though much of it was not able to with stood the ramification of time. A tedious but delightful trek of two kilometers will fetch one on the uphill from where one can watch the fabulous view of the entire city.
Later in the year 1880 Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh altered Nahargarh into a pleasure palace with gorgeous interiors of stucco designs and murals. The palace exhibits an amalgamation of Indian and European architecture. The palace was so designed that each of the nine wives of the King was given a two-storied apartment. It is interesting to see that the king can join any of the queens with out the knowledge of others. Nahargarh Fort can be visited from 10 am in the morning to 4.30 pm in the evening.
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Naturally bestowed with lustrous greenery, Jaipur offers a tranquil and calm atmosphere in the midst of modernity. Among the array of sprawling gardens, Ram Niwas Garden adorns the significant position. ...
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Naturally bestowed with lustrous greenery, Jaipur offers a tranquil and calm atmosphere in the midst of modernity. Among the array of sprawling gardens, Ram Niwas Garden adorns the significant position. These gardens enhance the royal ambiance of the Pink City and to a certain extent these verdant greenery are the backbone of the tourism industry of the state.
Stuffed with appealing fountains and dazzling serene pools, this garden is the much desired destination in Jaipur. Ram Niwas Bagh in Jaipur is a green scrap in the midst of acres of desolate barren region spread over a vast expansion of land. Ram Niwas Garden holds a museum, a sports complex, and a zoo apart from the effervescent foliage. Built in the 19th century, this garden was aimed to be a retreat for the famine stricken people.
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One of the gorgeous structures, the city palace in Jaipur is a delightful place to have a stop over. This splendid citadel is a speaking edifice to the structural brilliance ...
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One of the gorgeous structures, the city palace in Jaipur is a delightful place to have a stop over. This splendid citadel is a speaking edifice to the structural brilliance and artistic grandeur of the people of bygone era. Depicting the Mughal and Rajput style design, city palace is a haven of so many stunning formations, which adds the royal elegance.
Palace has so many gateways that lead to important places inside its premises. One of such doorway is the Ridhi Sidhi Pol, which carries four small doorways. These smaller doorways are conspicuous since it represents the four seasons. Each portion of Ridhi Sidhi Pol is decorated with typical Rajasthani ornamentation, which is really outstanding.
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Nestled in the lap of the majestic Aravallies, Samode is a tiny locale in the suburbs of Jaipur. Blessed with natural splendors, this pictorial place was quite unknown to the ...
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Nestled in the lap of the majestic Aravallies, Samode is a tiny locale in the suburbs of Jaipur. Blessed with natural splendors, this pictorial place was quite unknown to the outside world till recently. Famed for the posh palace, part of which has converted in to a luxurious hotel, Samode would be a perfect destination for those who want to be away from the hustle and bustle of the city life.
Samode palace has a long history of 4500 years. With its magnificently carved interiors and the fabulous frescoed walls, the palace turned to be a breathtaking citadel, which has got worldwide acclaim. It is to be noted that this palace allows only its guest inside it. Other fascinating attractions include the ramparts of Samode fort, Samode Bagh and durbar tent among other things.
The whole village itself offers a delightful experience to the visitor. From the colourfully dressed villagers to the artist's colony, which produces amazing minuscule paintings, this village would provide real fun.
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As the name itself denotes, Sheesh Mahal is a hall of mirrors whose gorgeousness can not be depicted through words. It is considered as one among the best scenarios of ...
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As the name itself denotes, Sheesh Mahal is a hall of mirrors whose gorgeousness can not be depicted through words. It is considered as one among the best scenarios of the pink city, which is majestically set in the Amber fort. Sheesh Mahal is one among the rare places in India, which has got a global recognition.
Sheesh Mahal is part of the lovely Jai Mandir. What makes this place so special is its unique construction. The walls and ceilings of the hall are beautifully covered with mirrors, which would reflect any splash of beam, so that it light up the hall flagrantly.
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Dedicated to Goddess Kali, Shila Devi temple is placed in the Amber Fort complex. It is believed that the image of the deity is brought from Jessore in East Bengal ...
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Dedicated to Goddess Kali, Shila Devi temple is placed in the Amber Fort complex. It is believed that the image of the deity is brought from Jessore in East Bengal by Raja Man Singh. This large white marble temple houses a black idol of the goddess Kali, which is in contrast to the white colour of the sanctum. Kali temple stood at the entry point of the majestic Amber fort as a proud protector.
This temple holds an interesting folklore, which says that the goddess had appeared to Man Singh in his dreams and asked him to take the idol from the sea. Since Man Singh was a great devotee of kali, he had done what he was told to do. The temple premises also hold nine similes of Goddess Durga and ten embodiments of Goddess Saraswati, which are imprinted on the silver gates of the temple. Other prominent deity in this temple is Lord Ganesha.
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A shopper’s delight, Jaipur offers a great time of shopping, which is quite entertaininig and amusing. A plethora of good markets with good quality shops and artifacts provides a great ...
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A shopper’s delight, Jaipur offers a great time of shopping, which is quite entertaininig and amusing. A plethora of good markets with good quality shops and artifacts provides a great shopping experience to all. Exquisite handicrafts ornamented with beads and mirrors, local jewelry, potteries and textile materials are the predominant items that are available in all Bazaars. Vibrantly coloured carpets and kota doria mats also found to be the favourite shopping items of the tourists.
The most eye-catching item that would come first in the shopper’s itinerary would be the Bandhni textiles and the Bagru prints. The renowned markets are, Bapu Bazaar, Jauhari Bazaar M.I. Road, Nehru Bazaar, Chaura Rasta and Tripolia Bazaar. Whilst roaming through the markets, one will come up to the bubbly traditions of Jaipur.
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Historical
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A sprawling garden, which speaks about of Sawai Jaya Singh’s eternal love towards his Queen, Sisodia Rani ka Bagh in Jaipur lure the visitor with its aesthetic beauty. Constructed in ...
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A sprawling garden, which speaks about of Sawai Jaya Singh’s eternal love towards his Queen, Sisodia Rani ka Bagh in Jaipur lure the visitor with its aesthetic beauty. Constructed in 1728, this garden houses a unique blend of Mughal and conventional Indian architecture. A scenic place with expansive lawns, luxuriant undergrowth and thriving cyclic blossoms, slated with appealing fountains, flamboyant figurines, pavilions, galleries Sisodia Rani ka Bagh presents a colorful vibrancy of nature.
Through this effervescent greenery, numerous dazzling pools are glinting like a delusion of quicksilver. Superbly spruced flowerbeds and murals vibrantly reciting the folklores of Lord Krishna attribute to the magical charm of the garden to its zenith. An icon of divine love, Sisodia Rani ka Bagh proffers a pleasant green ecstasy, a retreat of tranquility and no wonder that it happens to be the popular tourist spots in Jaipur.
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Gardens
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A thriving garden that commemorates the memory of an illustrious ruler of yester years, Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, the Vidhyadhar Garden presents a charming appearance. It is a symphony of Mugal and ...
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A thriving garden that commemorates the memory of an illustrious ruler of yester years, Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, the Vidhyadhar Garden presents a charming appearance. It is a symphony of Mugal and contemporary Indian architecture. With its marvelously chiseled fountains, vivacious pavilions, sylvan lakes and stunning galleries the garden looks really imposing. The Mural paintings portraying lord Krishna adds its magical charm.
The sprawling vastness of the garden also boasts a pictorial vineyard. Vidyadhar garden is beautifully situated in between two low-lying hills. This garden looks amazingly beautiful in the evenings when it is illuminated with the multicoloured lights. On the background of a dark sky, garden glitters like a bright spot. With the multitude of breath taking sceneries, Vidhyadhar Garden is a treasure trove of natural vista and is worthy place for a stop over.
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Wildlife
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A lively city adorned with abundant natural beauty, Jaipur is always a fascinating attraction to the tourists. Its verdant greenery coupled with the effervescent gardens and parks are so charming ...
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A lively city adorned with abundant natural beauty, Jaipur is always a fascinating attraction to the tourists. Its verdant greenery coupled with the effervescent gardens and parks are so charming that one could not forget at all. Among the various parks in Jaipur, Zoological Garden is regarded as one among the best sanctuaries in Jaipur. It is also called as the Jaipur Zoo.
Jaipur Zoo is located in the vibrancy of the lustrous Ram Niwas garden. A zoo in the midst of magnificient floral arcades and verdant landscapes, proffers an enthralling scenario to the spectator. Famed as the best crocodile-breeding center in India, the zoological park is a hub of exotic varieties of flora and Fauna. It is a natural asylum for so many endangered species of both the animal and plant kingdom. The bird flock in the zoo is a special wing that arrests the vision of the tourists.
Jaipur Zoo with its museum, greenhouse, an aviary, a herbarium, and the sports ground offers a perfect holidaying for those who like to be in the lap of a beautiful ambiance. The zoo is working all the days of a week except on Tuesday and the time schedule is fixed at 8:30 am to 5:30 pm in summers and 9 am to 5 pm in winters.
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