Travel to the Pink City of India - Rajasthan Jaipur Tour
Interestingly, Jaipur, India's first planned city, was designed on the principles of Vaastu. Commonly known as the Pink City of India, Jaipur was founded by the ruler of Amber, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. The color "pink" associated with the name of the city is of great historical importance. It is believed that when Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh greeted the Prince of Wales in 1876, he used the color pink in the construction of various building materials as it symbolizes Indian hospitality.
Jaipur
has been home to a rich cultural heritage for many years and is best known for
its forts, palaces, monuments, festivals, fairs and handicrafts. As well as
being a major tourist destination for Rajasthan Tourism, it is part of the
Golden Triangle Tour and if you are planning
a trip to Rajasthan as well, you must be ready to explore the city to the
full as it has numerous things to see and do to do.
ROYAL HERITAGE OF RAJASTHAN
Rajasthan
is known for its magnificent historical buildings. Even today, most of these
monuments attract thousands of tourists every year because they reflect the
rich culture, customs and traditions of the bygone royal era. If you too want
to be a part of this royal era, be sure to visit the following historical
monuments in Jaipur.
The City Palace: The City Palace is a seven-story
building that reflects the traditional architecture of Rajasthani and Mughals.
It has some of the best museums, courtyards, temples and gardens from the royal
era of Rajasthan.
Jantar Mantar: This structure draws tourists to
Jaipur mainly for its architecture. It was built by Sawai Jai Singh II in 1716
to record astronomical events. This astronomical observatory is beautifully built
of stone.
Amber Fort - This huge fort overlooking
Maotha Lake is the main tourist attraction in Jaipur. You can get to this
fortress by car or even an elephant ride. This 1592 building is the perfect
paradigm of excellent architecture with traditionally decorated interiors.
Nahargarh Fort - This fort was built by
Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in 1734 and offers panoramic views of the city.
Madhavendra Bhawan, built by Sawai Ram Singh II for his nine queens, is a
stately home.
Hawa Mahal: Also known as the "Palace
of the Breeze" or "Palace of the Winds", the Hawa Mahal is a
five-story building in the shape of a pyramid. This building is made up of 953
small cornices and has beautifully ornate walls that create an intrinsic grid.
Central Museum: Popularly known as the Albert
Museum, this property is located in the Ramnivas Garden in Jaipur. The museum
was built on the lines of Indo-Sarcaenic architecture and has the best
collection of royal dynasties in Rajasthan.
Gaitore: Gaitore is the cremation site of
the former rulers of Jaipur. This place has cenotaphs for all of the Rajasthani
maharajas and each of these cenotaphs has typical Rajasthani carvings.
THE CULTURE OF RAJASTHAN
The
culture of Rajasthan is best represented by Jaipur. The colorful festivals and
inherent craftsmanship are world famous for their delicacy. The Gangaur
Festival, the Teej Festival, the Kite Festival and the Elephant Festival are
some of the most popular folk festivals celebrated with great pomp and show by
the people of Rajasthan. Ornate temples like Galtaji, Birla Temple, Govind Dev
Ji Temple, and Moti Dungri are just a few other attractions that draw Hindu
pilgrims all year round.
You can
reach Jaipur by plane, train or bus. However, opting for Rajasthan tour
packages may be the most suitable option as you can even visit other tourist
destinations in Rajasthan such as Bikaner, Jodhpur, Pushkar, Ajmer and Udaipur.
The
author is a traveler and writer. In the article above, share information on
some of the best travel destinations to explore on the Jaipur Rajasthan Holiday
Tour.
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