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Tour to JaipurGeneral Information  In Summer: 45 C (Max) - 25 C (Min) In winter: 22 C (Max) - 8 C (Min) Rainy Season: July to Mid Sept, and very humid (upto 90%) Best Season: October to March Jaipur, The Pink City of Rajasthan was founded by one of the greatest rulers of the Kachhawaha clan, the astronomer king Sawai Jai Singh in 1727 AD. The pink color was used at the time of construction of buildings to create an impression of red sandstone buildings, repainted in 1876 during the visit of the Prince of Wales. The city of Jaipur has everything be it forts, palaces, hotels and gardens. The red sandstones used in the monuments capture your eyes at first instance. » Jaipur History Built by the warrior-astronomer Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727, Jaipur is replete with impressive forts, captivating palaces and gorgeous temples. The city is listed in most of the tourist guides as one of the three cities, which compose India's Golden Triangle - the other two being Delhi and Agra. The old city of Jaipur has straight broad avenues and is divided into nine chokris or sectors. The two main blocks consist of the royal palace and official buildings that are out of bounds to the common people. An enormous wall with seven gates embraces the old city of Jaipur and the most outstanding thing about Jaipur is the fact that the construction of the complete city was accomplished within a period of 8 years. After 43 years of prosperous reign, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur passed away and then started an ugly political strife for succession to the royal throne. » Tourist Attractions in Jaipur Hawa Mahal: Built by the poet king Sawai Pratap Singh, the Hawa Mahal is the most stunningly designed monument in Jaipur. From the Sireh Deorhi Bazaar is visible the five storey high backside of the complex. It was envisaged to provide adequate vantage position behind dainty stone carved jali screens of the palace, which women used to see the royal processions passing through the bazaar below. Jantar Mantar: The Jantar Mantar or the royal observatory is a wonderfully planned medieval astronomical center, adorned with sundials and huge astronomical instruments. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who was an accomplished astronomer himself, Jantar Mantar derives its name from the Sanskrit terms ‘Yantra’ and ‘Mantra’, which literally mean instruments and formulas. City Palace: The City Palace is a historic landmark. The City Palace proffers an impressive mélange of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture. The City Palace premises accommodate several palatial structures. The first building in it is Mubarak Mahal, built by Kaharaja Madho Singh, which possesses a brilliantly carved marble gate with heavy brass doors on either side of this gate. Beyond this gate lies the Diwan-e-Khas, or the "Hall of Private Audience". Grey-white marble columns decked with floral patterns in gold and colored stones support the intricately carved arches.  Nahargarh Fort: Constructed in 1734 by Sawai Jai Singh to strengthen Jaipur's security, the Nahargarh Fort holds immense strategic and historical importance. The imposing Nahargarh fort nestled on a sandstone hillock just beyond the Jaigarh Fort served as a military sentinel that safeguarded the royal kingdom of Amber. The term Nahargarh literally means "the abode of tiger". This however might not have been the reason behind naming the fort. The local people of Jaipur believe in an legend which propounds that the fort was named after a deceased prince Nahar Singh, whose spirit apparently haunted the construction site till the builders agreed to name the fort after him. Whether true or not, the legend definitely adds spice and intrigue to the Nahargarh Fort tours.Jaigarh Fort: The substantial Jaigarh Fort in Jaipur was constructed solely to reinforce the military defense of the breathtaking Amber Fort. Though simple in design and décor, the Jaigarh Fort served its military purpose quite efficiently. The enormous crenellated wall that borders the Jaigarh Fort is surrounded by a deep moat that used to be filled with water in the medieval ages. » Fairs & Festivals of Jaipur Gangaur festival held in honor of goddess Parvati is celebrated after a few days after Holi in February/March on a grand scale. The Gangaur festival is primarily a women festival in which married women pray for the long and safe life of their husbands while unmarried girls pray for a good husband in the future. Teej Festival is another major festival in Jaipur. Celebrated during the months of July/August the festival celebrates the onset of the monsoon. Teej is dedicated to goddess Parvati. The Elephant Festival in Jaipur is celebrated annually. In this event elegantly and richly caparisoned elephants walk in a line and form a spectacular sight. In this Jaipur elephant festival different types of events take place of which run races, polo game, tug of war between elephants & men and finally participation in the spring festival of Holi are highly acclaimed.  » Shopping in Jaipur Jaipur is a favorite for those shopping enthusiasts. It offers a treasure trove comprising of the country’s finest jewelry usually in a fashion called kundan, or enameled-ware. Jaipur also specializes in marble work, woolen carpets, cotton rugs, hand-block printed Sanganeri and Bagru cotton fabrics, tie and dye, brassware, exotic blue-pottery made from crushed quartz, and leather footwear. Laquerware and artifacts made of precious and semi precious stones, Bagru prints and bandhej textiles of Jaipur truly excite the tourists. Jaipur with its huge resource of items transports you into a wonderfully traditional royal world. Some of the major places which you should visit during your shopping excursion in Jiapur include the Chapur stalls, Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, M.I. Road, Tripolia Bazaar, Chaura Rasta et al. » How to Reach Jaipur By Air: Jaipur is well connected by air to Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Ahmedabad, Varanasi and some other big cities in India. Regular flights ply between Jaipur and these places. By Road: Jaipur is about 260 km from Delhi. Regular state transport buses and taxis ply on this route. The Rajasthan Roadways operate many deluxe and air conditioned buses between Delhi and Jaipur. By Rail: There are regular trains plying between Jaipur and most parts of India. The Shatabadi Express that connects Delhi with Jaipur is one of the most convenient trains. Tour to Jaipur, Jaipur Reservation Form |
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