Travel to Pink City of India - Rajasthan Jaipur Tour

Jaipur, India's first planned city was interestinglyelephant 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, Jaipurdecorated interiors.
was founded by the ruler of Amber, Maharaja SawaiNahargarh Fort - Built in the year 1734 by Maharaja
Jai Singh II. The color 'pink', which is associated withSawai Ram Singh II, this fort gives a bird's view of
the name of the city, has a great historicalthe city. The Madhavendra Bhawan which was
significance. It is believed that to welcome the Princeconstructed by Sawai Ram Singh II for his nine
of Wales in the year 1876, Maharaja Sawai Ramqueens is a majestic apartment.
Singh used pink color in constructing materials ofHawa 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 manystoried 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 nothas beautifully decorated walls portraying intrinsic
only an important travel destination of Rajasthanlattice work.
Tourism, but is also a part of the Golden triangleCentral Museum - Popularly known as the Albert
Tour. If you too are planning to travel to Rajasthanmuseum, this structure is located in the Ramnivas
you must be ready to explore the city to the fullestGarden 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 HERITAGERajasthan's royal dynasties.
Rajasthan has throughout been known for itsGaitore - Gaitore is the cremation site of the past
magnificent historical structures. Even today most ofrulers of Jaipur. This place has Cenotaph for all the
these monuments attract thousands of touristsmaharajas 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 youRAJASTHAN'S CULTURE
too want to be part of this royal era, make sure youRajasthan's culture is best represented by Jaipur. The
visit the following historical monuments while you arecolorful 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 storiedfestival, Kite festival and Elephant festival are some
building that reflects traditional Rajasthani and Mughalof 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 royaldecorated temples like Galtaji, Birla Temple, Govind
era of Rajasthan.Dev Ji Temple and Moti Dungri are other few
Jantar Mantar - This structure attracts tourist toattractions that attract Hindu pilgrims all through the
Jaipur mainly because of its architecture. It wasyear.
constructed to record astronomical events by SawaiYou can reach Jaipur either by air, train or bus.
Jai Singh II in the year 1716. This astronomicalNevertheless, 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 hugevisit other tourist destinations of Rajasthan like
fort is the main tourist attraction of Jaipur. You canBikaner, Jodhpur, Pushkar, Ajmer and Udaipur.
reach this fort either by driving or may even take an