Jaipur Sightseeing Tour
About Jaipur, Rajasthan
Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan
is popularly known as the “Pink City”. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II is known to
have founded the city of Jaipur on 18th November 1727. Jaipur is the first
planned city of India. It was planned by a Bengali architect named Vidhyadhar
Bhattacharya by following the principles of Shilpa Shastra (the science of
Indian architecture). Hindi, Rajasthani and English are commonly spoken in
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Amber
Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Amber Fort built year 1592 AD by
Raja Man Singh. There are intricate paintings of ancient hunting styles and
portraits of significant Rajput rulers. Amer Fort is divided into four
sections, each adorned with its separate entrance and courtyard. The main
entrance to the fort is called 'Suraj Pol' or Sun Gate which leads to the main
courtyard.
Maota Lake collects rain water flowing
down from the nearby hills. The lake was the main source of water for the amer
palace and for common people. Kesar Kyari or Saffron Garden situated in its middle. That looks very beautiful.
Diwan-e-Aam hall for (Public
Audience Hall), Diwan-i-Khas hall for (Private Audience Hall), forms the second
level of the Amer Fort. It is a massive hall open on three sides. 'Sukh Mahal'
is another hall opposite to the Sheesh Mahal and is built of sandalwood and
ivory. It has numerous channels with running cold water. Another highlighting
feature of the Amer Fort is the 'Magic Flower', Inlay carved out of marble and
a delicate carving of Lord Ganesha out of a single piece of coral. South of
this courtyard lies the oldest part of the complex and the main palace used by
Man Singh I.
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Hawa Mahal “Palace of Winds”, is
situated in Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap
Singh, and designed by Lal Chand Ustad in the form of the crown of Krishna.
Hawa Mahal five-story pyramidal shaped monument built of red and pink
sandstone.
Jantar-Mantar,
Jaipur, Rajasthan
Jantar-Mantar observatory is
built by Sawai Jai Singh II between 1727 and 1734. The name is derived from
Jantar means “instrument” and Mantar means “Calculation”. It features the
world's largest stone sundial, and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Today the
observatory is a popular tourist attraction. However, astronomers still use it
to predict the weather for farmer.
City
Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan
City Palace was built by Maharaja
Jai Singh II. City Palace complex of several palace, Pavilions, Gardens, and Temples.
Most beautiful part of City Palace is Mubarak Mahal, Chandra Mahal,
Diwan-I-Khas, Diwal-I-Aam etc. There are two huge world’s largest silver
vessels each weighing 340 kilograms pure Silver, these vessels were made by
Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II.
Jal Mahal, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Jal Mahal built by Sawai Pratap
Singh in 1799. Jal Mahal means “Water Palace” is located in the middle of the
Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The hills surrounding the lake area, which
is part of Aravalli hills ranges.
Govind
Dev ji Temple, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Govind Dev Ji Temple is situated
in the City Palace complex of Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. The Hindu temple Govind
Dev Ji is considered to be one of the famous temples in Rajasthan. This temple features
marble in the pillar shafts, arches, and balustrades
Jaipur excursion trip
Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Jaigarh Fort was built by Sawai Jai Singh II in the year 1726. Jaigarh Fort is situated on the promontory called the Cheel ka Teela of the Aravalli range. The fort houses the world's greatest cannon on wheels known as the 'Jaivana Cannon' and a huge palace complex.
Nahargarh Fort or Tiger Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Nahargarh or “Tiger Fort” Fort is one such majestic
and magnificent fort, situated in the Aravalli mountain ranges in Jaipur.
Nahargarh was earlier known as Sudarshangarh and was built in 1734 by Sawai Jai
Singh II, primarily as a strong defence for Jaipur city. The most spectacular
part of the Fort is the Madhavendra Bhawan which had 12 identical suites for
each of the 12 queens of Sawai Jai Sing II. There are stunning frescoes in the
interior of the building and there are connecting hallways to the different
rooms. It is said that the rooms for the queens were built in such a way that
when the king visited one of the queens, others could not find about it.
Galta ji Temple, Monkey Valley, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Galta ji highly sacred pilgrimage with great
historical significance. The temple complex is basically a cluster of several
temples, Galta Ji being the main temple. The temples are built within a narrow
crevice of a mountain pass in the Aravalli hills. The temple complex has
several sacred tanks that are locally called Kunds and are used by pilgrims for
bathing and thereby washing away their sins. The kunds are filled by the means
of a natural spring that emerges high on the hills and makes its way downward,
filling all seven sacred kunds. The Galta Kund is considered to be the holiest
of all kunds here, and also holds great significance as it is believed to have
never dried up till date.
Jhalana Leopard Safari, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Jhalana leopard safari Spread in an area of 23sq km Jhalana Leopard Safari Park is home to 30-35 leopards out of which 6-7 leopards have their territory in tourism area of park. Situated right in the heart of Jaipur city closer to Airport, Jhalana slowly is becoming a favourite destination to spot leopards in wild.
Nahargarh Biological Park, Kukas, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Nahargarh Biological Park, a part of the Nahargarh
sanctuary is located about 12 km from Jaipur on the Jaipur-Delhi highway. It
encompasses a large area of 720 hectares and is situated under the Aravalli
range. At Nahargarh Biological Park, ornithologists can expect to see over 285
species of birds, of which, the most popular is the white-naped tit, which can
only be found here. When you visit the Park, make sure you also head to Ram
Sagar, which is a famous among bird watchers and makes for a great spot to
catch different varieties of birds. The Nahargarh Zoological Park is also worth
a visit and houses animals such as Asiatic lions, Bengal tigers, panthers,
hyenas, wolves, deer, crocodiles, sloth bear, Himalayan black bear, wild boar,
etc.
Birla Temple, Jaipur, Rajasthan
The Birla Temple, originally known as Lakshmi
Narayan Temple, and is situated below the Moti Dungri Fort in Jaipur. Dedicated
to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, this temple is a proud architectural
landmark of Jaipur. India's most famous business families B.M Birla built this
temple in the year 1988.
Textile Hub, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Jaipur has many manufacturer, supplier and exporter
of an extensive range of Bed Covers,Printed Bed Sheets, Begs, Puffs, Hand
Knotted Carpets,rugs, Kantha Quilts, Kantha Bed Covers, Jackets, Shawls and
many more. These products are absolutely designed by expert of textile
industries.
Sanganer print, Jaipur, Rajasthan
Sanganer is small town famous for manufacture and export a wide range of
Beautiful Sanganeri Hand Block Printed Bedsheets. These Bedsheets are made from
high quality cotton fabric. Each piece is a master of art as it is handcrafted
with Rajasthani style cotton Bedsheet. Other famous fabric is Cotton Suits with
Chiffon Dupatta, Hand Block Printed
Pure Cotton Unstitched Suit With Chiffon Dupatta, Jaipuri Handblock Printed
Cotton Suits, Cotton Suits with
Cotton(Mulmul) Dupatta, Pure Cotton King Size
Double Bedsheet etc.
Gems and Jewellery , Jajpur, Rajasthan
Jaipur is famous for silver jewellery: wearing
jewellery in the villages symbolizes social and economic status.most famous
silver jewellery ornaments is bracelets, rings, pedants, nose pins etc.it is
famous for its gems & jewellery industry and it is one of the world's
largest centers for hand-cutting of gems. It is India's important source for
precious and semi-precious stones like, Ruby, Emerald, Garnets, Agate,
Amethyst, Topaz, Lapis lazuli, Carnelian, etc. it is known for its Lac bangles,
Kundan and Minakari, enameled gold jewellery, uncut diamonds and
emerald-cutting. Another most exclusive art is 'thewa' from Chittaur popular
for its gold work on glass.