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Jaipur, Rajasthan

Rajasthan's beautiful Pink City Jaipur, was the stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city are important attractions. Known as the Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city, Jaipur's bazaars sell embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and other exotic wares. Western Rajasthan itself forms a convenient circuit, in the heart of the Tha desert which has shaped its history, lifestyle and architechture. Founded in AD 1727 by Sawai Jaisingh II, Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan is popularly known as the Pink City with broad avenues and spacious gardens. The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is steeped in history and culture. Here the past comes alive in magnificent forts and palaces, blushed pink, where once lived the maharajas. The bustling bazaars of Jaipur, famous for Rajasthani jewellery, fabric and shoes, possess a timeless quality and are surely a treasure-trove for the shoppers. This fascinating city with its romantic charm takes you to an epoch of royalty and tradition. Jaipur has been laid according to the conventional nine-grid pattern that astrologers believe to be lucky, and which has been recommended in the ancient Indian treastise on architecture. Each grid consists of a square, and these have been planned so that, at the heart of the city is the City Palace. Spread around it, in rows, are public buildings, the residences of noblemen, the living and trading quarters of merchants and artisans. Straight, wide roads run through the city, while a high, crenellated wall that forms its defense is pierced with seven gateways that serves as entry points. Today, these walls may be more difficult to spot since the city has grown far beyond its original plan, but they are still there, proof that though Jaipur saw no great siege, it was more than adequately prepared for it. Jaipur has much to offer visitors - everything from pageants and festivals to extraordinary clad people, a wealth of handicrafts, a royal legacy of palaces and sightseeing - that will occupy their time. However, should the visitors simply choose to walk around the streets of the old city instead, they will not regret it. All of Jaipur is an architechtural gem, and no scheduled sight seeing can even hope to do justice to this rare city.

Places to Visit
HAWA MAHAL - Built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, is the most recognizable monument of Jaipur. The 5 stunning semi-octagonal monument having 152 windows with over hanging latticed balconies is a fine piece of Rajput architechure. Originally desinged for the royal ladies to watch and enjoy the processions and other activities, on the street below. Now it houses a well laid out museum. The display "Jaipur past and present" is the special feature of this newly setup museum.

JANTAR MANTAR (Observatory) - Built in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the huge masonry instruments were used to study the movement of constellation and stars in the sky. Enormous sun-dial still provide accurate time, which are subject to daily corrections.

CITY PALACE AND S.M.S. II MUSEUM - Situated in the heart of the old City, it occupies about one seventh of the old city area. The palace is a blend of Rajput and Mughal architechture, it houses a Seven storeyed Chandra Mahal in the centre, which affords a fine view of the gardens and the city. Diwan - E - Am ( Hall of public audience) has intricate decorations and collection of manuscripts, Diwan-E-khas (Hall of private audience) has a marble pawed gallery Mubarak Mahal has a rich collection of costumes and textiles. There is a Clock Tower near Mubarak Mahal. Sileh Khana has a collection of armory and wepons,

ISHWAR LAT - 'Swarg Suli' or 'heaven piercing minaret', the tower, near Tripilia gate, built by Maharaja Ishwar Singh (1744-51) . It offers one of the most breathtaking view of the city.

CENTRAL MUSEUM - Situated in the Ram Niwas Garden. This graceful building was founded in 1876 by Prince Albert (also known as Albert Hall). It has a rare collection of archaelogical and handicraft pieces.

DOLLS MUSEUM - A collection of beautiful dolls from all over the world, it is situated on Jawahar Lal Nehru Marg.

BIRLA PLANETARIUM - It offers unique audio-visual education about stars and entertainment with its modern computerised projection system.

JAL MAHAL - (6 Kms) on the way to Amer, this small palace is set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake.

JAIGARH FORT - (15 Kms) standing on a hilltop, overlooking the palaces and city of Amer. The world's biggest cannon on wheels - the Jai Ban is positioned here, built during reign of Maharaja Sawai Jaising. It has a twenty feet long barrel and pumped in the cannon for a single shot.

Hotels in Jaipur

Higher Category Hotels

Taj Rambagh Palace
Taj Jai Mahal Palace
The Raj Palace Hotel
Trident Hilton
Le Meridien Jaipur
Samode Palace

Medium Category Hotels

Raj Mahal Palace
Hotel Jaipur Palace
Hotel Wall Street
Mansingh Towers
Hotel Narain Niwas
Clarks Amer
Samode Bagh
Holiday Inn Jaipur
Sugan Niwas Palace
Park Plaza

Budget Catogary Hotels

Comfort Inn Hawamahal
Hotel Maurya Palace
Empire Regency
Mandawa Haveli
Karnot Mahal

Nearby Hotels

Neemrana Fort Palace

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