Sightseeing In Jaipur, India. The Pink City of
Jaipur is a charming place, which dazzles the eye of a tourist with
several architectural landmarks, stylish monuments, palaces,
museums, wide avenues and colorful bazaars. Though less than 300
years old, the city is already full of mysteries and legends. Jaipur
is surrounded by hill top forts such as Amber Fort, Jaigarh and
Nahargarh. Enjoy your wonderful discovery of the unparallel beauty
of Jaipur.
City Palace-Conceived and designed by Jai Singh, the City palace is
a fine blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. One of the most
important architectural landmarks in Jaipur, this he palace complex
has numerous buildings, courtyards, impressive gateways and temples.
The palace houses Sawai Jai Singh's seven-storey facade Chandra
Mahal ("moon palace"), solid marble Mubarak Mahal, the Diwan-e-Aam
and Diwan-e-Khas (the Hall of Private Audience). Chandra Mahal is
still the residence of the present royal family.
Hawa Mahal-Arguably Jaipur's most acclaimed landmark, the tapering
Hawa Mahal, or "Palace of Winds" was built in 1799 to enable the
ladies of the royal household to watch street processions while
remaining in a strict state of purdah. Its five-storey facade,
decked with no less than 593 finely screened windows and balconies,
makes the building seem far larger than it really is; in fact it is
little more than one room thick in most parts.
Though the primary source of its appeal is undoubtedly the fantastic
honeycomb pink and white face, visitors can go inside (enter from
the back) to see exactly where the women sat, and take a close look
at the detailed stonework
Amber Fort -
Perched on a hill some 11km from Jaipur, and nestling
among the Aravalli Hills, is the historic fort-palace of Amber. Set
in a picturesque background, the splendid Amber Fort (Jaigarh) was
built in 1600 by Raja Man Singh, commander-in-chief of the Mughal
army during Akbar's reign and certainly one the greatest general of
medieval India. The fort also made the headlines after Independence
when it was supposed to be the most likely hiding place of the
Kuchwahas' famous lost treasure. As India entered into a new dawn
after its independence from the British and as a result, the
princely states have to submit to the Indian Union, there was fear
among the rulers that their huge fortunes may be confiscated by the
government. Though the Income tax sleuths scoured the fort with
metal detectors but found nothing.
Include in Price:
Hotel Pickup /Drop and full day Jaipur local sightseeing
with English Speaking guide
Location : Jaipur
Duration : 6 - 8 hours
Itinerary :
Number of Pax :
Guide Service :
- Optional on Request
- English Speaking or language of your
choice subject to availability
Note : In case of non
availability of an Elephant, Jeep will be provided for both way
transfer
