Jaipur, the city of cultural heritage, has always been a magnet for tourists. Jaipur is known as the pink city of the world. There is an interesting story behind Jaipur's call the pink city. In 1876 the Prince of Wales wanted to visit India. To give a warm gesture of hospitality, then King Maharaja Ram Singh painted the entire city pink. As the pink color is a symbol of hospitality and therefore the color makes it a wonderful sight.
Best travel and accommodation
time:
Jaipur,
which is located in the northern region of India, caters for all four seasons,
namely summer, monsoons, winter and autumn. But the best part is that you can
visit Jaipur anytime, all year round. You will surely always find something new
to do.
If you
are a student, budget travel is always the main concern. If so, I recommend
booking rooms at Roadhouse Hostels which is in a prime location just 3 miles
from Jaipur train station. The place is very cheap, well maintained, well
decorated and often full of foreign visitors. If budget isn't an issue, there
are plenty of hotels available.
To visit
all the places it is recommended to rent a car for the day. You can easily book
online and they are really affordable and a great companion for sightseeing.
Let's explore the beauty of
Jaipur:
Amber Fort (Amer)
Constructed
of red sandstone and marble, this fort is known for its Hindu artistic style,
which makes it an attractive and opulent palace. The palace was recognized as a
UNESCO World Heritage Site and fascinated visitors with its magnificent
carvings, mirrors and precious stones.
Jaigarh Fort
Jaigarh
Fort sits atop the Amber Fort and is often referred to as Cheel ka Teela (Hill
of Eagles). If you have enough energy, you can walk through a tunnel from Amber
Fort to Jaigarh Fort.
Jal Mahal
This
beauty is on the way to Amber Fort and is one of the most beautiful places in
Jaipur. It seems that the palace floats on the Man Sagar lake and enhances the
magnificent view.
Nahargarh Fort
The fort
of Nahargarh, which stands rigidly on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, was the
strong defensive ring of the city. This is a popular picnic spot for local
visitors. We recommend spending a night at Nahargarh Fort for a fascinating
view of the city under the light.
Hawa Mahal
The
Palace of Winds was built by the poet King Sawai Pratap Singh for the summer
holidays for himself and his family. This is a perfect combination of Hindu and
Muslim architecture to leave you quite astounded.
City Palace
The City
Palace, which houses the current royal family of Majaraja Sawai Jai Singh II,
the founder of Jaipur, will surely amaze you with its beautiful paintings still
in good condition. The museum displays a large collection of all the personal
effects of the royal family.
Jantar Mantar
It is
the largest astronomical observatory among the other five and contains 16
geometric devices for measuring time, tracking celestial bodies, and other
devices for observing the orbits of the planets around the sun.
Albert Hall Museum
It is
the oldest and largest museum in the city which contains the entire history of
the Rajputana dynasty. The name is inspired by the Victoria and Albert Museum
in London for its design.
Birla Temple
This is
a Laxmi Narayan Temple, a modern temple made entirely of white marble to
enhance the beauty of Jaipur. It was commissioned and built in 1988 by the
Indian industrial family Birlas.
Jaipur Zoo
Located
next to the Albert Hall Museum, it is a compact zoo, although it is made up of
most of the mammals, birds, and reptiles that can be seen.
If
you're short on time, you can easily visit all these places in one day with
your own vehicle or rental vehicle. There are still many places not to be
missed. Some of them are Ram Niwas Garden, Sheesh Mahal, Jaipur Wax Museum, Raj
Mandir Cinema (known), Vidyadhar Garden, Jai Mandir, Central Park and Digamber
Jain Mandir.
