Jaipur City
Jaipur is the capital city of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is popularly described as the Pink City of India. It was founded in the year of 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, the ruler of Amber. It is one of well-planned cities in India. The city is a globally famous tourist destination. There are several catchy attractions which appeal tourists from all over the world. City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Amber Fort, Jal Mahal Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Birla Temple, Albert Hall Museum, etc are some of most popular and famous attractions of Jaipur – the Pink City of India.
Prime Attractions of Jaipur City
City Palace Complex: This elegant palace was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II. His successors had made several changes and additions to the original structure. The place is architecturally beautiful and worth visiting on Jaipur city tours. The palace is built in excellent example of Rajasthani and Mughal style architecture. The palace complex encompasses many beautiful structures, buildings, courtyards, gardens, etc. There are several elegant small palaces inside the City Palace Complex. Chandra Mahal (Moon Palace), Mubarak Mahal, and Badal Mahal are name to few. There is also a famous temple and museum inside the City Palace Complex. The temple is known as Shri Govind Temple and the museum is called the City Palace Museum.
Hawa Mahal: It is one of the most important landmarks in Jaipur. Itis a must visit attraction of Jaipur City. It was built in the year of 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. The Hawa Mahal (the Palace of Winds) adjoins of the wall of famous City Palace. The palace is a five-storey building and shaped like a pyramid. This strange building was bui lt for royal ladies to watch the daily life and processions held at the streets of city in spite being seen. Today the Hawa Mahal is very popular among tourists visiting Jaipur City. The palace offers amazing views of the city and particularly Jantar Mantar Royal Observatory.
Amber Fort: Situated atop a hill magnificent Amber Fort is located in the outskirt of Jaipur City. The fort complex is architecturally beautiful and offer amazing views of Jaipur City. Tourists love to enjoy elephant ride to access the fort complex.
Jantar Mantar: It is also a famous attraction of Jaipur city. It was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the Rajput ruler of Amber and founder of Jaipur City.
Other Attractions:
Some other famous attractions of the city are Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Central Museum, Birla Temple, Rambagh Palace, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, etc.
Getting there
By Air: Jaipur is well-connected by domestic flights.
By Rail: Jaipur is well-linked with all the major cities of India.
By Road: Jaipur is well-connected by road transportation with cities like Delhi, Agra and all the major cities of Rajasthan.
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