Affectionately known as the "Pink City", Jaipur is a majestic tourist destination in India. It is the capital of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Land of the Raja Maharajas. The city was designed according to the Hindu architectural principles called Vaastu and looks like a sea of pink structures. Most of the homes and facilities here are painted pink, which signifies Rajput hospitality and royal romance. Its cultural heritage is best shown in its palaces, forts, monuments, fairs, festivals and handicrafts. The city also features stunning historic hotels where ancient kings once lived. A trip to Rajasthan is incomplete without a visit to Jaipur, known for its architectural wonders such as:
The city palace
The City
Palace is a seven-story property that brings together traditional palaces,
museums, courtyards, temples and gardens.
Jantar Mantar
The
architectural brilliance of this structure attracts almost all tourists who come to Jaipur. It is an
astronomical observatory built of stone by Sawai Jai Singh II in 1716 to
measure the movement of stars and planets, time, altitude and other
astronomical events.
Amber Fort
This
huge fortress is fascinating and one of the main attractions of Jaipur. It was
built in 1592 and has an extraordinary architecture. The fort can be reached by
car or by elephant. The perfectly designed interior of the fortress is
traditionally decorated. The fort overlooks Lake Maotha.
Nahargarh Fort
The fort
was built in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II from a bird's eye view of the
city of Jaipur. There is an interesting legend associated with the fort.
Madhavendra Bhawan is the most striking feature of the fortress. It is a
stately home that the king built for his nine queens.
Shopping in Jaipur
Jaipur
is a great place for shopping. The colorful bazaars offer a variety of amazing
handicrafts such as semi-precious stones, miniature pictures, kota doria saris,
tie and dye, blue ceramics, silver jewelry, jaipuri quilts, wood crafts,
leather crafts and goldsmiths.
Travel
to India and explore the various tourist destinations with their breathtaking
attractions. Tours in
Jaipur include visiting amazing architectural wonders. The city's rich
cultural heritage will transport you back in time to the glory days of
Raja-Maharaja. Shopping in Jaipur is an experience in itself.
