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Jaipur is called the "Pink City" which is
a major gateway to explore the cultural
and heritage of Rajasthan. Pinkis
the color of hospitality, and in real
sense Jaipur welcomes everybody to
to knowthe culture of Rajasthan. The
city was built in 1727 by Maharaja
Sawai Jai Singh II. |
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Jaipur
gives a timeless appeal to the visitors
with the colorful bazaars where one can
shop for Rajasthani handlooms and handicrafts.
There are also some beautifull gardens,
parks, and monuments and marvelous heritage
hotels. |
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| Places of
interest |
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| Amber
Palace |
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The Amber
palace is the symbol of bravery of
Rajput rulers. The fort has a "Sheesh
Mahal" fully covered with mirrors
in the walls and the ceiling, gives
a reflection of the rays and light.
The fort can beetterly explore with
elephant rides. |
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| Hawa
Mahal |
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The opulent "Hawa Mahal" or the "Palace
of winds" is a major landmark not
only in Jaipur but also in Rajasthan.
The five-story facade, decked with
countless windows was built to enable
the women of the court to watch royal
processions. The intricately carved
windows and a breathtaking interplay
of red and white sandstone make it
a destination par excellence. |
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| City
Palace, Jaipur |
The charming City Palace houses countless
imposing structures that present a unique
blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture.
The palace is spread across a wide area
that includes buildings, gardens and courtyard.
Major attractions in the palace include
the clock tower, Diwan-E-Aam and Diwan-E-Khas. |
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| Rana
Kumbha’s Palace |
Its a ruined evidence of historical and
architectural interest. It is believed that
the palace have an underground cannel where
Rani Padmini and the other women committed
Jauhar. |
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| Jantar
Mantar, Jaipur |
Jantar Mantar is India's proud answer to
the Greek observatories. It was constructed
to assist the astronomical calculations.
A total of eighteen instruments including
brick curves, slants, circles and pillars
are strategically planted in the southern
courtyard of the palace complex. It enjoys
a distinct place among the tourists that
come to Jaipur especially in search of something
different. |
