Jaipur

Jaipur

Rajasthan’s most ornate city. Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan got its name as The Pink City after it welcomed Queen Victoria’s husband, Prince Albert in 1876 as the entire city was painted pink, a color that symbolizes hospitality. The moment you enter Jaipur, the first gates you see are pink & continuing your journey, you can feel the warm hospitality too.

History

The Rajput ruler Sawai Raja Jai Singh II founded Jaipur in the 1700s and is surrounded by a city wall and several massive forts. Being one of the most prominent trade centers, it was considered ahead of its time due to the use of gridiron city planning based on the principles of Vastu Shastra and Shilpa Shastra.

Today, the former royal family has their residence at the City Palace at the city’s heart. To enhance the beauty of Jaipur, the picturesque Hawa Mahal gazes on the bazaar through its the beautiful facade. And just out of sight, is the fairy-tale splendor of Amber Fort, the pride of Jaipur.

Explore Historical sites

The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is home to many magnificent & impressive
forts, palaces, gardens & temples, including City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Sisodia Rani Palace Garden, Ram Niwas Bagh, Nahargarh Fort, Galta Ji temple, Laxmi Narayan Temple, etc. Jaipur comes under the UNSECO world heritage site for housing beautiful Amber fort & Jantar Manter (the oldest observatory). When in Jaipur you will not only experience the grandeur of Amber fort but also can feel the rich & glorious history of Rajasthan, & its culture.

Jaipur by Night

A tour of illuminated Jaipur is a must to do thing when you are in Jaipur. The beautiful, iconic structures are gorgeously lit up after sunset. One should have a stroll along with the Jawahar Circle Garden, said as one of Asia’s largest gardens, and the fountains in garden spring to life after 6 PM, which is a joy to watch. Do not miss the opportunity to explore the splendor & illusion of Amer Fort post evening, from where you can get to see the city skyline in all its glory.

Jaipur Wax Museum

Want to see how real a wax status can look alike? Why dream of Madame Tussauds when we now have it in our own Jaipur at the Nahargarh Fort. The museum houses the wax figures of royalty, historical figures, cinema, and sports celebrities, literature, art & culture under one roof.

Movie at Raj Mandir

Watching a Bollywood film is always interesting but what makes the difference at Raj Mandir is the authenticity of the theatre. Raj Mandir is one of the oldest theatres India has today in its name. The old-age styled screen and the color-changing ambiance of the theatre is a worth experiencing event, while in Jaipur.

Shopping

Jaipur is the paradise for a shopaholic, as it is home to some of the most famous bazaars of Rajasthan popular for jutis, antiques, jewelry, & textiles. One of the major bazaar in Jaipur and must-to explore is Zohri bazaar. The bustling lanes, joyful shopkeepers, welcoming you at their beautiful pastel pink shops are the limelight of the bazaars.

Chokhi Dhani

Chokhi Dhani can be said as the second name for the Rajasthani culture. It is located approximately 20 Km away from Jaipur city and known for its traditional village themed style resort made of village huts, complete with cow dung plasters and decorative wall paintings. While in Choki Dhani you can taste the delicious Rajasthani food, various cultural activities, along with their legacy of warm Rajasthani hospitality.

Nahargarh Fort

Built by Sawai Madho Singh, the Nahargarh Fort is located 6 KM outside the Jaipur city on Aravali hills and stands as the defensive fort of Jaipur. It is the finest example of the Indian-European architectural marvel that still stands strong. At Nahargarh fort, evenings are exceptional as watching the dusk from here gives panoramic views of the entire city of Jaipur.

Jaigarh fort

located on the Eagle Hill (Cheel ka Teela) and overlooking the Amber Fort, it was the defensive fort to Amber. At that time, the fort was considered as a storehouse of all the war amours, cannons, arms and ammunition, and known for housing the world’s largest cannon on the wheels called ‘Jaivana Cannon’. There are various other attractions within the fort like Laxmi Vilas, Lalit Mandir, Aram Mandir, and the Vilas Mandir.

Galtaji Temple

Galta Ji temple located 10 Km away from Jaipur is a complex of Hindu temples, and also known as monkey temple as the complex is home to many monkeys. Galta Ji is also famous for many sacred hot springs, and out of that Galta hot spring is one of the most prominent. It is said that the kunds never run dry.