The
Rose Pink city founded by Maharaja Jai Singh
II (1693-1743), is the capital of Rajasthan.
It is a major attraction for the first-time
visitor. Jaipur, is surrounded
on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with
forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses
with latticed windows line the streets with
their rose pink colour lending enchantment
to the scene which is almost magical at sunset.
Jaipur,
being the capital of Rajasthan it is easily
accessible by all means. Daily Flights are
available to all major cities like New Delhi,
Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, flights to Kolkata
is also available. It is well connected by
Roads & Trains. You can hire a cab from
New Delhi or can pick the Volvo - Bus provided
by the Rajasthan Govt.
::
Amer Palace :: The fort, its ramparts
& watchtowers, overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur
highway. It is believed to have been the capital
of the "Minas", the original inhabitants
of Rajasthan.
:: City Palace
:: Nakkarkhana-ka-Darwaza,
the imposing gateway of the City Palace
guarded by stone elephants, is monumental.
:: Hawa Mahal
:: A Pandora's box of wonders,
the enchanting Hawa Mahal, the palace of
winds, tier upon tier of curved arch surmounting
fairy casements with "jali", lattice
work screens.
:: Jaigarh
:: Built on a peak, overlooks
the palace & city of Amber below.
:: Jal Mahal
:: Is Jaipur's lake palace.
Surrounded with water.
:: Jantar
Mantar :: The architectural astronomical
instruments of an 18th century Rajasthani
king named Jai Singh contained in an amazing,
three-storey-high complex known as Jantar
Mantar.
:: Nahargarh
Fort :: Originally called Sudarshan
Garh affords a splendid view of Jaipur.
:: Sisodia
Rani Ka Bagh :: Has beautiful gardens,
fountains, pools & some magnificent
pieces of Sculpture.
