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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