Jaipur, the Pink City of India, is the cultural, social and state capital of the state of Rajasthan. It is one of the most popular travel destinations in Rajasthan, visited by people from all over the world all year round. It is known as the pink city because the pink stucco was used in several monuments of this place. This place is the abode of architectural wonders, making it a popular destination for Rajasthani tourism. The architectural splendor of this place is the expression of the royal heritage of the past. This wonderful city was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. Some of the famous attractions of this place are:
Hawa Mahal:
It is
one of the famous attractions of Rajasthan, built-in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai
Pratap Singh. This architecture is one of the most popular attractions of
Rajasthan tour packages which not only captivates but also amazes visitors. It
is an important landmark of the city, also known as "Palazzo dei
Venti" or "Palace of the Breeze". It is one of the wonderful
Rajputana structures built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. It is a
five-story pyramid-shaped facade that was built for women of royal families to
attend various activities. in the streets. - Jaipur Sightseeing Tour.
The
model of this palace is based on Rajput and Mogul architectural styles. It has
953 small windows popularly known as "Jharokhas" which are decorated
with exquisite latticework. The beauty of miniature windows, carved sandstone
grates, bollards and domes add to the charm of this building.
Jantar Mantar:
This is
another most famous tourist attraction in Rajasthan built by Maharaja Jai
Singh II between 1727 and 1734. It is a collection of astronomical
instruments which includes several buildings of unique shapes , each having a
special function for astronomical measurements. With the knowledge of fourteen
large geometric devices, various celestial events such as eclipses, monsoons,
stellar movements and more can be predicted. This astrophysical architecture
has always attracted visitors, scientists, architects and historians from all
over the world.
Jal Mahal:
It is
known for its intricate architecture, built in the 18th century between
picturesque Mansagar Lake and the Nahargarh hills in the background. It is a
five-story building, the first four floors of which are underwater. It was
built as a pleasure palace for the imperial family, primarily for the royal
duck hunt. The great architecture and academic design make it a famous tourist
attraction of Rajasthan.
Jaipur
is world famous for its monuments which give a glimpse of the royalty of
yesteryear. Some of the other famous attractions of this place are Amber Fort,
City Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort and Laxmi Naryan Temple.
The
beauty of the forts
and palaces of Rajasthan attracts many tourists from different parts of the
world. Tourists prefer Rajasthan tour packages so that they can enjoy this land
of Raja and Maharaja in the best possible way. More information is available at
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