| Jaipur, India's first planned city was interestingly | | | | elephant ride. This 1592 building is the perfect |
| designed by following the principles of Vaastu. | | | | paradigm of excellent architecture with traditionally |
| Commonly known as the Pink City of India, Jaipur | | | | decorated interiors. |
| was founded by the ruler of Amber, Maharaja Sawai | | | | Nahargarh Fort - Built in the year 1734 by Maharaja |
| Jai Singh II. The color 'pink', which is associated with | | | | Sawai Ram Singh II, this fort gives a bird's view of |
| the name of the city, has a great historical | | | | the city. The Madhavendra Bhawan which was |
| significance. It is believed that to welcome the Prince | | | | constructed by Sawai Ram Singh II for his nine |
| of Wales in the year 1876, Maharaja Sawai Ram | | | | queens is a majestic apartment. |
| Singh used pink color in constructing materials of | | | | Hawa Mahal - Also known as the 'Palace of the |
| various buildings as it signifies Indian hospitality. | | | | Breeze' or 'Palace of Winds', the Hawa Mahal is a five |
| Being the seat of a rich cultural heritage for many | | | | storied building, which is shaped in the form of a |
| years, Jaipur is best known for its forts, palaces, | | | | pyramid. Made of 953 small casements, this building |
| monuments, festivals, fairs and handicrafts. It is not | | | | has beautifully decorated walls portraying intrinsic |
| only an important travel destination of Rajasthan | | | | lattice work. |
| Tourism, but is also a part of the Golden triangle | | | | Central Museum - Popularly known as the Albert |
| Tour. If you too are planning to travel to Rajasthan | | | | museum, this structure is located in the Ramnivas |
| you must be ready to explore the city to the fullest | | | | Garden of Jaipur. Built in the line of Indo-Sarcenic |
| as there are numerous things to see and do. | | | | architecture, the museum has the best collection of |
| RAJASTHAN'S ROYAL HERITAGE | | | | Rajasthan's royal dynasties. |
| Rajasthan has throughout been known for its | | | | Gaitore - Gaitore is the cremation site of the past |
| magnificent historical structures. Even today most of | | | | rulers of Jaipur. This place has Cenotaph for all the |
| these monuments attract thousands of tourists | | | | maharajas of Rajasthan and each of these |
| every year because they reflect the rich culture, | | | | Cenotaphs has typical Rajasthani carvings. |
| customs and tradition of the bygone royal era. If you | | | | RAJASTHAN'S CULTURE |
| too want to be part of this royal era, make sure you | | | | Rajasthan's culture is best represented by Jaipur. The |
| visit the following historical monuments while you are | | | | colorful festivals and intrinsic handicrafts are world |
| in Jaipur. | | | | famous for their finesse. The Gangaur festival, Teej |
| The City Palace - The City Palace is a seven storied | | | | festival, Kite festival and Elephant festival are some |
| building that reflects traditional Rajasthani and Mughal | | | | of the most popular fairs celebrated by the people of |
| architecture. It has some of the finest museums, | | | | Rajasthan with great pomp and show. Splendidly |
| courtyards, temples and gardens of the bygone royal | | | | decorated temples like Galtaji, Birla Temple, Govind |
| era of Rajasthan. | | | | Dev Ji Temple and Moti Dungri are other few |
| Jantar Mantar - This structure attracts tourist to | | | | attractions that attract Hindu pilgrims all through the |
| Jaipur mainly because of its architecture. It was | | | | year. |
| constructed to record astronomical events by Sawai | | | | You can reach Jaipur either by air, train or bus. |
| Jai Singh II in the year 1716. This astronomical | | | | Nevertheless, opting Rajasthantour packagescan be |
| observatory is beautifully constructed with stone. | | | | the most appropriate option as you may even get to |
| Amber Fort - Overlooking the Maotha Lake, this huge | | | | visit other tourist destinations of Rajasthan like |
| fort is the main tourist attraction of Jaipur. You can | | | | Bikaner, Jodhpur, Pushkar, Ajmer and Udaipur. |
| reach this fort either by driving or may even take an | | | | |