Jaipur Pink City of India, is the first planned city of India, located in the desert lands of Rajasthan. The city that once had been the capital of the royalty, now serves as the capital city of Rajasthan. It gets its name from Maharaja Jai Singh- Founder of this city.
Jaipur lies at a distance of 260 kilometers from Delhi, the capital of India
The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Royalty. In the present date, Jaipur is the major business centre for the natives of Rajasthan with all requisites of a metropolitan city.
The active streets of Jaipur get plenty of visitors, every year at their footsteps. The Ancient Testimonials in the form of astonishing monuments remind one of the past ages. The city comprises is famous for places like Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Amber Fort, the best architectural examples of India. Artistic temples and gardens of Jaipur, marks the atmosphere of tranquillity and aestheticism to the lands of Rajasthan.
All theses features make Jaipur, one of the most sought after tourist destinations of Rajasthan, India. The glorious city boasts of its cultural heritage from every nook and corner. Jaipur is the reservoir of Indian customs, traditions, civilization and legacy.
Jal Mahal- A water PalaceĀ located in the centre of Man Sagar Lake of Jaipur city. Famous for its convoluted architecture, the Jal Mahal was built in 1799 AD by Sawai Pratap Singh for duck shooting parties. Built of red sandstone, the first four floors of this structure are under water with only the […]
Nahargarh Fort- built by Maharaja Jai Sawai Singh of Jaipur. The Fort stands at the top of rugged point of the Aravalis and offers a amazing view of the City. The fort was made to serve as a means of supporting the security of Amer. The term “Nahargarh” literally means “the Abode of Tigers”, so […]
Jantar Mantar – is the largest stone observatory in the World and unique destination for a traveler. Jantar Mantar of Jaipur is one of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur between 1727 and 1733. Formerly, Jantar Mantar was named as Yantra Mantra, which means instruments and formulae, but […]
Jaigarh Fort – located on the top of the hill, by the name of Cheel ka Teela (Hill of Eagles). Jaigarh Fort is also known as the ‘Victory Fort’, located at distance of 15kms from Jaipur. Jaigarh Fort is considered as one of the magnificent forts in India. This Fort is on top of the […]
Hawa Mahal -a major tourist attraction of Jaipur. The Palace offers a beautiful sight to view. The impressive Rajputana architecture of Hawa Mahal, still speaks the glory of the royal family. The literal meaning of Hawa Mahal is Palace of Winds. Hawa Mahal was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. Hawa Mahal is […]
Gaitore is situated on the Jaipur-Amber road, about 15 kilometers from Jaipur. Gaitore is a royal cremation site of the rulers of Jaipur. There is a cenotaph for each Maharaja, built in his honor. These royal cenotaphs of the Maharajas are commonly known as ‘Chhatris’. The royal chhatris are engraved with typical Rajasthani carvings. Gaitore […]
City Palace forms one of the most famous tourist attractions and a major landmark in Jaipur. The beautiful palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign. Among the various forts and palaces of Jaipur, City Palace stands apart, with its outstanding art and architecture. City Palace complex covers a huge area, which […]
Amber Fort is located in Amber (Jaipur), which used to be the capital of the Kachhwaha clan, till Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727. The Amber Fort looks stunning, all-built in white marble and red sandstone. To add to its charm, Maotha Lake makes its foreground. The crystal mirror image of the Fort, […]
