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Jal Mahal Palace
Located 6.5 kilometers from the city of Jaipur, visit to the Jai Mahal Palace is a wonderful experience as on your way to the palace you will find a lot of memorials of the Rajputs. One of the unique features of the building that provides a pleasant surprise to the visitors is the first four floors of the palace which are submerged under the waters of the Man Sagar Lake. Only the top floor of the place is visible to the onlooker. These features reflect the excellence of architecture of that period. Hence, the Jai Mahal Palace is such a popular tourist attraction. Jal Mahal is an 18th century pleasure palace and is located in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. The palace is perched amidst Mansagar lake, which is in turn nestled amongst the Nahargarh hills. The Jal Mahal Palace, Jaipur is noted for its sophisticated design and grand architecture. The Palace was developed as a pleasure spot and was used for the royal duck shooting parties. A causeway leads to Jal Mahal Palace situated in the middle of Man Sagar lake, opposite the cenotaphs.
Hawa Mahal	Top^
Hawa Mahal, a splendid monument, is a multi layered palace which was erected by Sawai Pratap Singh who was the grand son of Sawai Jai Singh and son of Sawai Madho Singh in 1799 AD. Mr. Lal Chand Usta was the architect of the architectural wonder, located in the state capital Jaipur. Hawa is known for its beehive like structure, where there is an intricate use of red and pink sand stone, aesthetically outlined with white borders and motifs. Among all the states of erstwhile princely India, Rajputana (now Rajasthan) is undoubtedly one of the most colorful. Despite their time-consuming preoccupation with war, the Rajputs, at all periods of their history, have been patrons of art and architecture. They were great builders, and their forts and palaces, built for reasons of security, residence and leisure of the Maharajas and their women, are not only impressive but a very important part of Rajasthan's cultural and architectural heritage.
Amber Fort	Top^
Amber served as the capital of the Rajput clan in the region. Man Singh I started the construction of the Amber Fort in the year of 1592 and his descendant Jai Singh I finished the construction. The Amber Fort is located at hill atop. The Amber Fort is built with white marble and red sandstone and gives an attention-grabbing look because of Maota Lake in the foreground. Another attraction of the Amer Fort, Jaipur is its delicate mirror works. The intricate mirror works provide a grand feel to the palace. A grand wall surrounds the entire fort which was meant to protect the palace from outsiders. Some of the important buildings in the Amber Palace are Shila Devi Temple, Diwan-I-Aam, Jai Mandir, Diwan-E-Khas., Kali Temple and Ganesh Pol.
Jaigarh Fort	Top^
Built by Sawai Jai Singh in the year 1726 to bolster the defence of the area, Jaigarh is the best example of a full-fledged citadel. A simple looking fort, no palaces or other delicate structures have been built inside the fort. The architecture makes clear Sawai Jai Singh's intentions of using the fort purely as a military structure. Also known as the Victory Fort, Jaigarh is located some 15 kms away from the city centre on a cliff. The fort is surrounded by huge battlements. The inside walkways have been built in such a way that a clear view of all the sides are easily available. There is a steep road leading to Dungar Darwaza-the main entrance of Jaigarh fort. The view that one gets of Jaipur city from the fort is simply amazing. Jaigarh fort also houses a beautiful museum. The museum has a very impressive collection of armory used during that period. This collection includes swords, shields, guns, muskets and cannon balls. Some old photographs of Jaipur's rulers and military generals have also been kept in the museum.
Nahargarh Fort	Top^
Nahargarh Fort has its own significant place in history. Built by Sawai Raja Jai Singh in the year 1734 and located on the asperous Aravalli hills, the Nahargarh Fort was required to strengthen the protective coverage of Amber, the capital of the earlier rulers of Jaipur. Further extension and expansion work was done in the fort by later rulers and it is these additions that today hold the attention of the tourists. The original old structures have been hugely affected by the passage of time. Nahargarh Fort has an interesting anecdote attached to its construction. It is said that the fort was haunted by a spirit of a prince called Nahar. He made sure that an impediment occurred every time the construction of the fort progressed smoothly. Eventually, a tantrik prayed to the spirit of the prince who assented to leave only on the condition that the fort was named after him.
City Palace	Top^
The City Palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture. The City Palace complex houses several palatial structures. In the heart of the old Jaipur cCity Palace Jaipur1ity, the City Palace occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. Jai Singh built the outer wall but other additions were made much later, some right up to the start of this century. The palace is now a fine museum. It houses a remarkable collection of textiles, paintings, manuscripts, and extraordinary weapons. On display there are two huge urns of silver, said to be the largest silver vessels in the world. Nakkarkhana-ka-Darwaza, the imposing gateway of the City Palace guarded by stone elephants, is monumental.
Rajmahal Palace	Top^
Raj Mahal Palace was constructed in 1729 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the honor of his beloved wife, Maharani Chandra Kumar Ranawatiji, the daughter of the Maharana of Udaipur. This palace was later converted into a hotel by Maharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh Ji in 1979. Even after so many years down the line the Raj Mahal Palace still maintains the tradition of regal hospitality. Located on Amer Road in Jaipur, Raj Mahal Palace, locally known as Maji-Ka-Bagh, gives you the taste of the royal splendor and luxury. Jaipur's Raj Mahal Palace are offered the choice of 23 luxurious rooms. The rooms are further classified into Standard rooms, Superior rooms, Junior Suites and Royal Suites. The rooms are furnished with period furniture that imparts a royal look.
Laxmi Narayan Temple	Top^
The Birla Mandir or Lakshmi Narayan temple is a beautiful white marble temple, situated at the bottom of Moti Doongri hill. The temple is dedicated to Lakshmi Narayan and was built by the Birla family of industrialists that is the reason it is also known as the Birla Temple. Well lit at night, it is a stunning view. There are three domes, each symbolising one among the Hindu Trinity of Gods (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva). There are carved sculptures of mythological themes and images of saints on the exterior of the temple's walls. During a trip to the Birla Mandir, also visit the Moti Dungri temple located on top of the same hill.
samode palace	Top^
The fort is an old fortified residence of the Nathawat clan from Chomu that served as the Prime Ministers of the Jaipur Royal Court. It is located some 40km North West of Jaipur and 264 km from Delhi in the range of Aravali. This magnificent fort is as charming and romantic in itself, and exhibits grandeur, good taste, class and elegance. The way to the fort's main entrance is through the inside of the village, which can be covered from the highway by a camel safari, with the locals welcoming the guests with smiles and thrilling expressions. The beautiful Samode Palace has been rebuilt and renovated providing a fine example of the Rajput haveli architecture. The highlight of the building is the exquisite Diwan-i-Khas, covered with original paintings and mirror work.
Jantar Mantar	Top^
Jantar Mantar is one of the most popular attractions of Jaipur tours. One can’t think about a complete tour to Jaipur without paying a visit to Jantar Mantar – one of the five observatories of India. It is considered as one of the largest and best preserved observatories of India. This amazing marvel was built by Sawai Jai Singh II in the year of 1724 AD even before the Pink City of Jaipur was built. It is described as the most surrealistic and logical landscape in stone. Sawai Jai Singh II built this observatory with the help of skilled workers and managed to create a collection of astronomical instruments chiseled out of stone and most of which continues to provide accurate information to this day. While exploring the Jantar Mantar Observatory, the most striking instrument you will have to opportunity to see is the Brihat Samrat Yantra Sundial, an impressive yellow edifice to the far right of the observatory complex which has a 27 m high gnomon arm set at an angle of 27 degree.
Govind devji temple	Top^
The city of Jaipur with its mystic pink hue is a famous place of historical interest. It boasts the beautiful temple named as the Govind Dev Ji Temple. It is one of the major tourist attractions of Jaipur. The royal past of Jaipur is exhibited in this temple. This temple is entirely dedicated to Lord Krishna known by the other name Govind Dev Ji. It is the principal deity of Amber`s Kachawaha Dynasty. In earlier times, the idol of the Lord resided in the temple of Vrindaban in Uttar Pradesh. Legend says that Raja Sawai Jai Singh saw Govind Dev Ji in his dream. The Raja was asked to bring his idol from Vrindavan to Jaipur. As a result of this, Raja Sawai Jai Singh brought the idol from Vrindavan and placed in the City Palace Complex of Jaipur. Many successors acquired the throne after Raja Sawai Jai Singh, but it is only Raja Man Singh who took the initiative to build the temple in 1890.
central museum	Top^
The Central (Albert Hall) Museum, Jaipur, is located in the Ramnivas Gardens. Apart from the fact that this museum contains some rare and beautiful objects, the building deserves mentioning. Constructed in the Indo-Sarcenic style of architechture, the museum has many pillars, courtyards and arches. It is just a reflection of India’s rich traditional and dignified look. Central (Albert Hall) Museum, Jaipur, has many royal portraits of the royal Maharajas of Jaipur exclusively on the first floor. This adds a touch of royalty to the grand mansion. There is a commendably large collection of jewelry, metal work and sculpture. Also, articles of brass displaying skills of expert craftsmen are to be found here in ample amounts. In fact, it can be safely deduced that the Central (Albert Hall) Museum, Jaipur, actually represents to perfection what Jaipur is all about.
bissau palace	Top^
Bissau Palace built in 1919 and overlooking the Tiger Fort, this 3 Star hotel with a palatial facade is surrounded by Aravalli Hills. Amid the orange, lemon and goose berry plantations, this heritage property houses 51 spacious rooms with 24hours room service. There is an outdoor swimming pool decorated with elephant mud figurines and loungers. A courtyard with traditional setting also offers an ideal place to lounge at. The Thakurs of Bissau were a bristling, prickly lot, and were often at daggers drawn with other feudal chiefs. While their fort in the Shekhawati region was sold a few decades ago, the townhouse in Jaipur, called Bissau Palace, now functions as a hotel. Set in a garden, the rambling building has a quaint colonial air about it, somewhat ruined by the souvenir shops. The building inside recreates turn-of-the-century architecture combining English formality with the Rajput need for open courtyards and separate wings.
albert museum	Top^
Albert Hall Jaipur said to be the oldest museum of the State. The museum was designed by Sir Swinton Jacob 1876, to greet King Edward VII as Prince Wales on his visit to India. Later after 10 years it was opened to the public. The museum is placed in between the gardens of Ram Nilwas Bagh in Jaipur. It has numerous collections of articles which include carpets, textile, wood and metal crafts, paintings, flora and fauna, arms and weapons, toys, dolls and even Egyptian mummy which belongs to Ptolemaic Epoch. The museum is also famous for the carpets which portray the scene of Persian garden. It also exhibits the paintings of sub-schools of Rajasthan. The galleries of the ground floor has been renovated and reconstructed since 1959, in order to commemorate the uniqueness of jewelry and dresses of the tribes and classes of Rajasthan. The museum depicts the lifestyle of tribes such as Minals, Bhils, Bhopal, Lohars and many more. One of the galleries is made for Heena body art of Rajasthan which is called “Mehndi Mandana” The major attraction of the museum is the center hall which is made for the music lovers. You will get to see all the Rajasthan music and dance forms. Albert Hall Museum is a must see museum of the capital Jaipur.
narain niwas palace	Top^
Narain Niwas Palace Hotel, Jaipur is presently run by Kanota Resorts Pvt Ltd. Originally it was a magnificent palace built in the year 1928 century by General Amar Singh Ji, the then Thakur of Kanota. Built in 1928 by Gen. Amar Singh, Thakur of Kanota and then commander of the Jaipur State forces, this was originally a country residence to which the Thakur would retreat from the walled city. The 3-hectare (7-acre) property remains an oasis, but the city now surrounds it. Since opening as a heritage hotel in 1978, it has been featured in glossy design publications like Taschen's Indian Interiors.
kanak Vrindavan Garden	Top^
Kanak Vrindavan Garden is nestled in the jungle-clad foothills of the Nahagarh Hills in the idyllic green oasis of Kanak Valley, a former elephant path fringed by the Aravalli Range. The sanctity and quietude of the Kanak Valley is illuminated by the historical references, which attribute the valley to be the sacred site for the performance of the Aswamedha Yagna. Kanak Vrindavan Garden was christened by Raja Sawai Jai Singh, the versatile founder of Jaipur who was mesmerized by the garden’s breathtaking beauty and found it similar to Lord Krishna’s venerable sanctum at Vrindavan. The garden is a popular tourist spot for pilgrims during Rajasthan’s celebrated Teej and Gangaur festivals. The celestial beauty of Kanak Vrindavan Garden is enhanced by the faint enchanting strains of hymns from the nearby shrines of Govind Deoji and Natawarji.
Cenotaphs of Gaitore	Top^
Gaitore is the cremation ground of the royal Maharajas of the pink city of Rajasthan. Gaitore word has its origin form the Hindi word 'Gaye Ka Thor', meaning resting place of departed souls. It is located 15 km from Jaipur and can be easily reached. Each chhatri (cenotaph) here is dedicated to the respective rulers. The cenotaphs are a perfect amalgamation of Islamic and Hindu temple architecture. Remember not miss the cenotaph of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II which is considered the most impressive one. It is made of white marble with intricate carvings on it. The beautifully carved peacocks appear original. The carvings on each chhatri is a reflection of the taste of respective Maharajas.
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh	Top^
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh was built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur, in 1728, as a gift by the royal groom to his Sisodia Queen from Udaipur. Depicting the theme based on the legends of eternal lovers - Lord Krishna and his soul beloved Radha, the garden is laid in Mughal style, 8 km from Jaipur on the way to Agra. The gardens appeal to the aesthetic and visual tastes of the onlooker with its multi-tiered gardens, most elegant and graceful fountains and watercourses, painted pavilions and galleries and most exotic murals of Lord Krishna in all sorts of poses taken from his lifetime.
rambagh palace	Top^
Rambagh Palace is Jaipur's foremost Royal Palace residence. Located close to the walled 'Pink City', spectacular forts, and all the unique shopping bazaars of Jaipur, the Palace unveils the rich culture and history of the erstwhile rulers of Rajasthan. Built in 1835 as a hunting lodge; converted to a palace in 1925 as the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur and finally converted as India's first palace hotel in 1957. An architectural masterpiece, Rambagh presents a fine blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture.
galtaji temple	Top^
The Galtaji temple in Jaipur is one such temple that attracts a lot of tourists. Located in the midst of beautiful surroundings and the temple boast a splendid architecture. Located on the outskirts of Jaipur, there are a number of notion related to Galtaji temple. It is believed that area surrounding Galtaji temple used to suffer from scarcity of water at one point of time. As a result, a sage named Galva meditated for a period of 100 years in order to appease the God. Pleased with the effort, it is believed that God blessed the region with a stream of water which solved the problem of dearth of water. To offer their tribute to the sage, the people constructed a temple known as the Galtaji temple. Once you visit the temple, you will realize the presence of a spiritual aura around the temple. As a huge number of devotees visit the temple throughout the year, they take part in the chanting of the religious hymns, people paying curtsy to God and that imparts such an ambiance to the place surrounding the temple. The particular aura of the temple added with the mystic beauty of the place makes it a great experience for the visitors.