Jaipur Travel Guide

Jaipur is the first planned city of India, located in the desert lands of Rajasthan. The city that once had been the capital of the royalty, now serves as the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal family. In the present date, Jaipur is the major business centre for the natives of Rajasthan with all requisites of a metropolitan city. The city of Jaipur, painted in pink, grasp the appreciation of every visitor. One can see that hoary charm still alive in the avenues of Jaipur.

Tourists Attractions in Jaipur :

The city Palace
Except for a small portion that is still used by the royal family in Jaipur, the City Palace is now converted in a museum. One of the major attractions of the palace is the portion devoted to arms and ammunition used by the royal family in the past. Other important attractions are the Textile and Costume Museum, Art Gallery, Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, and Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Am.

Central Museum
Containing a vast collection of portraits, miniature paintings, costumes and jewellery, the central museum is located in the Ram Vilas Garden. Also called the Albert Hall, the building is an amalgamation of pillars, arches, and courtyards adorned with murals. Huge collections of objects aptly display the colorful and a mystifying history of the state. There are miniature paintings, ivory carvings, costumed mannequins, and shields depicting scenes from the Hindu epics, among others.

Hawa Mahal
This sandstone edifice is not a palace in the actual sense of the word but a series of sandstone screens constructed so that the ladies of the royal household could watch the royal processions without being visible to the outsider. It is named the Palace of the Winds after the many brass wind vanes that adorned it until 1960s. A holiday in Jaipur is never complete without a visit to this incredible heritage monument.

Jantar Mantar
Built by Raja Swai Jai Singh, after whom the city has been named, Jantar Mantar is the largest of the stone observatories in the world. Situated near the gate of the City Palace, the observatory has 18 large instruments, many of them still in working condition.

Amber Fort
Amber Fort reflects the glorious past of the fierce Kachwaha dynasty that ruled over Jaipur from 18th century. Constructed for defense purposes, the rugged exteriors belie the visual paradise, which constitute the interiors. Painted scenes of hunting and wars adorn the walls along with precious stones set in plaster. The fort gives a majestic view of the surrounding valley. In the foreground is the Maota Lake with breathtaking reflections of the magnificent Amber-fort palace. For an experience, which is truly royalty, the visitor can reach the fort through snaking pathways on elephant back.