| Airlines Name | Address | Phone / Fax No's. |
| Alitalia Airlines | Jaipur | 2369920 / 2369120 |
| Air France | 112/113, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2377051 / 2370509 |
| Air India | 101, Ganpati Plaza, Jaipur | 2368569 / 2368821 |
| American Airlines | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2375430 |
| Austrian Airlines | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2377695 |
| British Airways | G-2, Usha Plaza, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2370374 |
| Gulf Airways | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2375430 / 2367409 |
| Indian Airlines | Nehru Place, Tonk Road, Jaipur | 2743500 / 2743324 |
| Jet Airways | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2370594 / 2360763 |
| KLM | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2367773 / 2360053 |
| Kuwait Airways | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | --- |
| Lufthansa | 127, Saraogi Mansion, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2561360 |
| New Zealand | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2361487 / 2370062 |
| Pakistan International Airlines | E-2, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2361460 |
| Royal Jordan | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2375430 |
| Royal Nepal Airlines | D-46, Subhash Marg, Jaipur | 2376485 / 2364775 |
| SAS | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2361487 / 2370062 |
| Sahara Airlines | 293, Shalimar Complex, Church Road, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2377637 |
| South African Airways | 101/106, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2361487 |
| Syrian Arab Airlines | 101/106, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2361487 |
| Thai Airways International | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2361519 / 2360188 |
| United Airlines | 101/106, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2361487 / 2370062 |
| Virgin Airlines | Ganpati Plaza, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2372998 / 2372997 |
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Thursday, January 7, 2010
Domestic and International Airlines offices in Jaipur
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Travel To Jaipur Rajasthan
The Rose Pink City founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743), is the capital of Rajasthan. It is a major attraction for the first-time visitor. Jaipur is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets with their rose pink colour, lending enchantment to the scene, which is almost magical at sunset.
The Old City (Known as the Pink City) is a great place to wander around. The whole city was painted in Pink colour by Maharaja Man Singh II when Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, visited Jaipur in 1876 AD. Today, every home within the city is obliged by law to maintain its facade. It is a very well planned city laid out in a grid pattern and was designed by a young Bengali engineer and scholar by the name "Vidyadhar Bhattacharya".
Jaipur was and remains the only city in the world, symbolising the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors sub-dividing it. Jaipur is a royal city & this is its most noticeable aspect, small buildings & festivals testify it.
Jaipur & its surroundings are rather like an endless museum. The city also offers an endless variety of crafts. Jewellers here still fashion the beautiful enamel-on-gold pendants, studded on the reverse with precious stones or pearls & turquoise that one sees in miniature paintings. Jaipur's lacquer bangles are famous all over the world.
Jaipur, the pink city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from 1699-1744. Initially his capital was Amber, which lies at a distance of 11kms from Jaipur. He felt the need of shifting his capital city with the increase in population and growing scarcity of water. Jaipur is the first planned city of India and the King took great interest while designing this city of victory. He consulted several books on architecture and architects before making the lay out of Jaipur.
After several battles with Marathas, Jai Singh was keen on the security aspect of the city. Due to this reason, he focused on his scientific and cultural interests to make a brilliant city. Being, a lover of mathematics and science, Jai Singh sought advice from Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, a Brahmin scholar of Bengal, to aid him design the city architecture. Vidyadhar referred the ancient Indian literature on astronomy, books of Ptolemy and Euclid, and discussed the plan with the King.
With a strategic plan, the construction of the city started in 1727. It took around 4 years to complete the major palaces, roads and square. The city was built following the principles of Shilpa Shastra, the Indian Architecture. The city was divided into nine blocks, out of which two consist the state buildings and palaces, whereas the remaining seven blocks were allotted to the public. In order to ensure the security, huge fortification walls were made along with seven strong gates.
According to that time, architecture of the town was very advanced and certainly the best in Indian subcontinent. In 1853, when Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted in Pink color to welcome him. Still, the neat and broadly laid-out avenues, painted in pink provide a magical charm to the city. Jaipur is rich in its cultural and architectural beauty, which can be traced in the various historical and aesthetic places that reside in the city. This city of victory really wins the hearts of the people with its splendid charisma.
Fair & Fastival in Jaipur :
Makar Sankranti :
The festival is celebrated on the 14th of January every year. This has now become the festival of kite-flying which does not spare the soaring spirits of anyone in Jaipur. The devoted ones, however, take a holy dip in the kund at Galtaji. The traditional sweet associated with it is Phirni, made in abundance by the halwais of Jaipur.
Gangaur :
Young girls and newly married women praying for their loved one or husband respectively, offer prayers to Goddess Parvati in spring (March-April). A colourful procession follows the silver and gold palanquins of Goddess Parvati brought out from the City Palace. Ghever, the traditional sweet associated with this festival is prepared all over in Jaipur city.
Elephant Festival :
This festival is held on the day of Holi, the festival of colours, at the Chaughan stadium. Beautifully decorated and caparisoned elephants assemble to participate in the royal procession. Elephant polo, Elephant race, Elephant tug-of-war with a few tourist and holi on elephant back are some of the exciting events.
Teej Festival :
To celebrate the advent of the monsoon, girls and young women dressed in colourful leharia sarees or costumes, sing songs and offer puja to goddess parvati, and pray for conjugal bliss and happiness. An elaborate procession comes out of the City Palace for two consecutive days. Villagers come to watch it in large numbers and buy knick-knacks from the stalls on the footpaths of the main bazars.
Dussehra Festival :
Dussehra is celebrated by staging Ramlila in different parts of the city and cuminating in the ceremonial burning of the giant effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakaran and Meghnath, celebrating Lord Rama's victory over the Demon King, and victory of Good over Evil.
Diwali Festival or Deepawali Festival :
Celebrated every year in October- November, Diwali is perhaps the most popular of all Indian festivals. The origin of this festival can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, when Lord Rama returend to this kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
Shopping in Jaipur :
The builders of Jaipur took special care to provide ample space and facilities for the production and marketing of hadicarfts which made the place famous throughout India and abroad. An entire street and several city sectors were earmarked for artisans and traders. The main Shopping markets in Jaipur are along Jauhari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Nehru Bazar, Chaura Rasta, Tripolia Bazar, Raja Park, Ganpati Plaza and M.I. Raod. Shops specialising in Jaipur precious and semi precious stones, Jaipur ornaments and Jaipur silver jewellery are to be found on and along Jauhari Bazar. Jaipur enjoys a high reputation for the manufacture of jewellery. It is one of the most active jewel markets of the world and is famous for precious and semi-precious stones and also for the cutting, polishing and setting of these stone, particularly that of diamonds, topaz and emeralds.
Tourist Places in Jaipur :
Hawa Mahal :
Built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of Jaipur's major tourist attractions. Shaped like a pyramid, this five-storeyed palace is also known as the Palace of Winds. Consisting of arched roofs and small windows, the Hawa Mahal has become the biggest landmark in the city.
Jaigarh Fort :
Known as the Fort of Victory, Jaigarh Fort is the most imposing tourist attraction in Jaipur. At a distance of about 15 kilometers from the city, perched in the midst of thorny hills, the Jaigarh Fort offers a panoramic view of the city below.The fort houses the world's largest cannon on wheels. Known as Jaivana, it was built in 1720. It is believed, out of the three underground tanks in the fort, one could store up to 60,00,000 gallons of water. The museum and armory inside Jaigarh Fort are must-sees.
Nahargarh Fort :
Built in 1734 by Maharaja Jai Singh, the Nahargarh Fort, also known as the Tiger Fort, was meant to bolster the defense of Amer. This tourist attraction in Jaipur offers an incredible view of the Man Sagar Lake.
Laxmi Narayan Temple :
Also known as the Birla Mandir Temple, the Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the religious tourist attractions of Jaipur. Beautiful idols of Hindu gods and goddesses adorn the temple, Birla Laxmi Narain Temple looks amazing in the night.
Rambagh Palace :
This palace was built in 1835 by the Queen of Jaipur. In the year 1972, the Rambagh Palace was converted into a heritage hotel and is now one of the premier attractions on your Rajputana Splendour itinerary.
Amber Fort :
Jaipur Attractions Standing tall over a small hillock overlooking the Pink City, Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthan fort & palace. Amber today is nothing but a reflection of the glorious past of the fierce Kachwaha Dynasty that ruled over this region from 12th to 18th century. Man Singh I started the construction of this fort in 1592 and, perhaps, it was the defence that topped his priorities before constructing this fort. The rugged walls of this fort may not look beautiful from outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise and painted scenes of hunting and wars adorn the walls along with precious stones and mirrors set into the plaster. Half the fun at Amber Fort is the walk from the road to the fort with majestic views of the surrounding valley. An elephant ride up to the fort is also an unforgettable experience. Not to be missed if you plan to travel to Jaipur.
Jantar Mantar :
Jaipur Attractions This largest stone observatory in the world has a very interesting story behind its construction. Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of five observatories in India including this one, was a great admirer of developments in science and technology, especially astronomy. Before constructing this observatory, he sent his emissaries to all corners to the world, who returned with many manuals of cutting-edge technology including a copy of La Hire's Tables. He built the structures following every detail given in the manual, but at the end, he found to his astonishment that the observatory was 20 seconds more accurate than that given by La Hire. Situated near the gate of the City Palace, the observatory has 18 large instruments, many of them still in working condition. The Jantar Mantar is not to be missed if you plan to travel in Jaipur.
How to reach Jaipur city :
Jaipur by Air :
Jaipur has its own airport, and is well connected to all other tourist and business centres.
Jaipur by Rail :
An excellent connection to Delhi by Shatabdi Express and the Pink City Express. Other connections to Jaipur are from Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahemadabad, Secunderabad and Lucknow.
Jaipur by Road :
A network of reasonably comfortable tourist buses, run by road corporations of Rajasthan, Haryana and other states of India.
The Old City (Known as the Pink City) is a great place to wander around. The whole city was painted in Pink colour by Maharaja Man Singh II when Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, visited Jaipur in 1876 AD. Today, every home within the city is obliged by law to maintain its facade. It is a very well planned city laid out in a grid pattern and was designed by a young Bengali engineer and scholar by the name "Vidyadhar Bhattacharya".
Jaipur was and remains the only city in the world, symbolising the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors sub-dividing it. Jaipur is a royal city & this is its most noticeable aspect, small buildings & festivals testify it.
Jaipur & its surroundings are rather like an endless museum. The city also offers an endless variety of crafts. Jewellers here still fashion the beautiful enamel-on-gold pendants, studded on the reverse with precious stones or pearls & turquoise that one sees in miniature paintings. Jaipur's lacquer bangles are famous all over the world.
Jaipur, the pink city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from 1699-1744. Initially his capital was Amber, which lies at a distance of 11kms from Jaipur. He felt the need of shifting his capital city with the increase in population and growing scarcity of water. Jaipur is the first planned city of India and the King took great interest while designing this city of victory. He consulted several books on architecture and architects before making the lay out of Jaipur.
After several battles with Marathas, Jai Singh was keen on the security aspect of the city. Due to this reason, he focused on his scientific and cultural interests to make a brilliant city. Being, a lover of mathematics and science, Jai Singh sought advice from Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, a Brahmin scholar of Bengal, to aid him design the city architecture. Vidyadhar referred the ancient Indian literature on astronomy, books of Ptolemy and Euclid, and discussed the plan with the King.
With a strategic plan, the construction of the city started in 1727. It took around 4 years to complete the major palaces, roads and square. The city was built following the principles of Shilpa Shastra, the Indian Architecture. The city was divided into nine blocks, out of which two consist the state buildings and palaces, whereas the remaining seven blocks were allotted to the public. In order to ensure the security, huge fortification walls were made along with seven strong gates.
According to that time, architecture of the town was very advanced and certainly the best in Indian subcontinent. In 1853, when Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted in Pink color to welcome him. Still, the neat and broadly laid-out avenues, painted in pink provide a magical charm to the city. Jaipur is rich in its cultural and architectural beauty, which can be traced in the various historical and aesthetic places that reside in the city. This city of victory really wins the hearts of the people with its splendid charisma.
Fair & Fastival in Jaipur :
Makar Sankranti :
The festival is celebrated on the 14th of January every year. This has now become the festival of kite-flying which does not spare the soaring spirits of anyone in Jaipur. The devoted ones, however, take a holy dip in the kund at Galtaji. The traditional sweet associated with it is Phirni, made in abundance by the halwais of Jaipur.
Gangaur :
Young girls and newly married women praying for their loved one or husband respectively, offer prayers to Goddess Parvati in spring (March-April). A colourful procession follows the silver and gold palanquins of Goddess Parvati brought out from the City Palace. Ghever, the traditional sweet associated with this festival is prepared all over in Jaipur city.
Elephant Festival :
This festival is held on the day of Holi, the festival of colours, at the Chaughan stadium. Beautifully decorated and caparisoned elephants assemble to participate in the royal procession. Elephant polo, Elephant race, Elephant tug-of-war with a few tourist and holi on elephant back are some of the exciting events.
Teej Festival :
To celebrate the advent of the monsoon, girls and young women dressed in colourful leharia sarees or costumes, sing songs and offer puja to goddess parvati, and pray for conjugal bliss and happiness. An elaborate procession comes out of the City Palace for two consecutive days. Villagers come to watch it in large numbers and buy knick-knacks from the stalls on the footpaths of the main bazars.
Dussehra Festival :
Dussehra is celebrated by staging Ramlila in different parts of the city and cuminating in the ceremonial burning of the giant effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakaran and Meghnath, celebrating Lord Rama's victory over the Demon King, and victory of Good over Evil.
Diwali Festival or Deepawali Festival :
Celebrated every year in October- November, Diwali is perhaps the most popular of all Indian festivals. The origin of this festival can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, when Lord Rama returend to this kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.
Shopping in Jaipur :
The builders of Jaipur took special care to provide ample space and facilities for the production and marketing of hadicarfts which made the place famous throughout India and abroad. An entire street and several city sectors were earmarked for artisans and traders. The main Shopping markets in Jaipur are along Jauhari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Nehru Bazar, Chaura Rasta, Tripolia Bazar, Raja Park, Ganpati Plaza and M.I. Raod. Shops specialising in Jaipur precious and semi precious stones, Jaipur ornaments and Jaipur silver jewellery are to be found on and along Jauhari Bazar. Jaipur enjoys a high reputation for the manufacture of jewellery. It is one of the most active jewel markets of the world and is famous for precious and semi-precious stones and also for the cutting, polishing and setting of these stone, particularly that of diamonds, topaz and emeralds.
Tourist Places in Jaipur :
Hawa Mahal :
Built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, the Hawa Mahal is one of Jaipur's major tourist attractions. Shaped like a pyramid, this five-storeyed palace is also known as the Palace of Winds. Consisting of arched roofs and small windows, the Hawa Mahal has become the biggest landmark in the city.
Jaigarh Fort :
Known as the Fort of Victory, Jaigarh Fort is the most imposing tourist attraction in Jaipur. At a distance of about 15 kilometers from the city, perched in the midst of thorny hills, the Jaigarh Fort offers a panoramic view of the city below.The fort houses the world's largest cannon on wheels. Known as Jaivana, it was built in 1720. It is believed, out of the three underground tanks in the fort, one could store up to 60,00,000 gallons of water. The museum and armory inside Jaigarh Fort are must-sees.
Nahargarh Fort :
Built in 1734 by Maharaja Jai Singh, the Nahargarh Fort, also known as the Tiger Fort, was meant to bolster the defense of Amer. This tourist attraction in Jaipur offers an incredible view of the Man Sagar Lake.
Laxmi Narayan Temple :
Also known as the Birla Mandir Temple, the Laxmi Narayan Temple is one of the religious tourist attractions of Jaipur. Beautiful idols of Hindu gods and goddesses adorn the temple, Birla Laxmi Narain Temple looks amazing in the night.
Rambagh Palace :
This palace was built in 1835 by the Queen of Jaipur. In the year 1972, the Rambagh Palace was converted into a heritage hotel and is now one of the premier attractions on your Rajputana Splendour itinerary.
Amber Fort :
Jaipur Attractions Standing tall over a small hillock overlooking the Pink City, Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthan fort & palace. Amber today is nothing but a reflection of the glorious past of the fierce Kachwaha Dynasty that ruled over this region from 12th to 18th century. Man Singh I started the construction of this fort in 1592 and, perhaps, it was the defence that topped his priorities before constructing this fort. The rugged walls of this fort may not look beautiful from outside, but the interior is a virtual paradise and painted scenes of hunting and wars adorn the walls along with precious stones and mirrors set into the plaster. Half the fun at Amber Fort is the walk from the road to the fort with majestic views of the surrounding valley. An elephant ride up to the fort is also an unforgettable experience. Not to be missed if you plan to travel to Jaipur.
Jantar Mantar :
Jaipur Attractions This largest stone observatory in the world has a very interesting story behind its construction. Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of five observatories in India including this one, was a great admirer of developments in science and technology, especially astronomy. Before constructing this observatory, he sent his emissaries to all corners to the world, who returned with many manuals of cutting-edge technology including a copy of La Hire's Tables. He built the structures following every detail given in the manual, but at the end, he found to his astonishment that the observatory was 20 seconds more accurate than that given by La Hire. Situated near the gate of the City Palace, the observatory has 18 large instruments, many of them still in working condition. The Jantar Mantar is not to be missed if you plan to travel in Jaipur.
How to reach Jaipur city :
Jaipur by Air :
Jaipur has its own airport, and is well connected to all other tourist and business centres.
Jaipur by Rail :
An excellent connection to Delhi by Shatabdi Express and the Pink City Express. Other connections to Jaipur are from Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahemadabad, Secunderabad and Lucknow.
Jaipur by Road :
A network of reasonably comfortable tourist buses, run by road corporations of Rajasthan, Haryana and other states of India.
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Travel To Jaipur
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. The glorious city boasts of its cultural heritage from every nook and corner. Jaipur is the reservoir of Indian customs, traditions, civilization and legacy.
Some major Travel related information of Rajasthan State of India are :
Hotels In Jaipur : 5 Star Deluxe Hotels in Jaipur, 4 Star Hotels In Jaipur, 3 Star Hotels In Jaipur, Heritage Hotels In Jaipur, Guest House In Jaipur
Shopping In Jaipur : Camel Leather Items Of Jaipur, Jaipur Carpets, Jaipur Handicrafts
Jaipur Excursions : Tonk, Sanganer, Sambhar, Samode, Ramgarh Lake, Karauli, Bairath, Bagru, Abhaneri.
Gardens In Jaipur : Kanak Vrindavan Valley, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, Vidyadhar Gardens, Ram Niwas Garden
Fairs & Festivals Of Jaipur : Elephant Festival, Kite Festival, Teej Festival, Gangaur Festival
Jaipur Monuments : Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall, Jal Mahal, Amber Palace, Diwan-i-aam, Diwan-i-khas, Gaitor, Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Sileh Khana
Jaipur Airport : Jaipur Sanganer Airport is situated near the town of Sanganer, at a distance of 13 kilometers from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan state in India. Sanganer is the only international Airports In Rajasthan.
Best Time To Visit Jaipur : The best/ideal time to visit to Jaipur is from October to March.
Jaipur Weather : This subject comprises information on the climatic conditions of Jaipur.
Jaipur Culture : Jaipur City has a rich culture, custom and tradition that depict the cultural heritage of Rajasthan.
Jaipur Facts : This subject studies some interesting facts about Jaipur, India. These facts will definitely help you to explore Jaipur at a glance.
Jaipur Flights : Jaipur airport has now been upgraded to International airport and flights to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore are operational.
History Of Jaipur : Jaipur, (City of Victory) was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II, a Kachhwaha Rajput, who ruled from 1699-1744.
Jaipur Government Official Holidays : Here you will find list containing important holidays in Jaipur, India.
Jaipur Restaurants : Here you will find the list containing major Restaurants in Jaipur.
Jaipur Accommodation : Here you will find the list containing major Accomodation facilities in Jaipur.
Jaipur Airlines Offices
| Airlines Name | Address | Phone / Fax No's. |
| Alitalia Airlines | Jaipur | 2369920 / 2369120 |
| Air France | 112/113, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2377051 / 2370509 |
| Air India | 101, Ganpati Plaza, Jaipur | 2368569 / 2368821 |
| American Airlines | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2375430 |
| Austrian Airlines | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2377695 |
| British Airways | G-2, Usha Plaza, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2370374 |
| Gulf Airways | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2375430 / 2367409 |
| Indian Airlines | Nehru Place, Tonk Road, Jaipur | 2743500 / 2743324 |
| Jet Airways | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2370594 / 2360763 |
| KLM | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2367773 / 2360053 |
| Kuwait Airways | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | --- |
| Lufthansa | 127, Saraogi Mansion, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2561360 |
| New Zealand | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2361487 / 2370062 |
| Pakistan International Airlines | E-2, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2361460 |
| Royal Jordan | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2375430 |
| Royal Nepal Airlines | D-46, Subhash Marg, Jaipur | 2376485 / 2364775 |
| SAS | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2361487 / 2370062 |
| Sahara Airlines | 293, Shalimar Complex, Church Road, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2377637 |
| South African Airways | 101/106, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2361487 |
| Syrian Arab Airlines | 101/106, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2361487 |
| Thai Airways International | Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2361519 / 2360188 |
| United Airlines | 101/106, Jaipur Towers, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2361487 / 2370062 |
| Virgin Airlines | Ganpati Plaza, M.I. Road, Jaipur | 2372998 / 2372997 |
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
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.
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.
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