JAIPUR HISTORY > Jaipur is the capital of India’s Rajasthan state. It evokes the royal family that
once ruled the region and that, in 1727, founded what is now called the Old City, or “Pink City” for its
trademark building color. At the center of its stately street grid (notable in India) stands the opulent,
colonnaded City Palace complex. With gardens, courtyards and museums, part of it is still a royal
residence.
*TOUR HIGHLIGHTS CITY OVERVIEW*
Jaipur Overview > Jaipur is located in the northeastern part of Rajasthan and covers a total
area of 467 square kilometres (180 sq mi). The city is surrounded by fertile alluvial plains to
the east and south and hill chains and desert areas to the north and west.
Day 01 > Arrival Jaipur Airport/Railway Station To Hotel & Jaipur Local Sightseeing
Meet and Greet by our executives at your disposal. Process to Hotel & check-in to your room.
After some rest & explore Jaipur Pink City >
1. Birla Temple > Tradition states that a Maharaja sold the Birla family the land for the
temple for one rupee. Construction began in 1977 under the direction Ramanauj Das
and Ghanshyam Birla. It opened on February 22, 1988.
2. Moti Dungri > Moti Dungri is a Hindu temple complex dedicated to Lord Ganesha in
Jaipur, Rajasthan. It was built in 1761 under supervision of Seth Jai Ram Paliwal.
The temple is a popular tourist attraction in the city and is located next to the Birla
Temple.
3. Albert Hall Museum > Designed by Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob, the Albert Hall
Museum was constructed in 1876. It was built to commemorate the visit of the
Prince of Wales, Albert Edward. The museum is a beautiful amalgam of IndoSaracenic and European architectural styles.
4. Hawa Mahal > It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh for the court
harem so that they could witness the royal processions and the street life. The
exquisite pink and red sandstone 'mahal' stands out for its striking architecture, and
the beautiful 'jhaali' works on its 953 windows.
5. Jantar Mantar > The Jantar Mantar, in Jaipur, is an astronomical observation site
built in the early 18th century. It includes a set of some 20 main fixed instruments.
They are monumental examples in masonry of known instruments but which in
many cases have specific characteristics of their own.
6. City Palace > The history of the city palace is closely linked with the history of
Jaipur city And its rulers, starting with Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II who ruled
from 1699 to 1744. He is credited with initiating construction of the city complex by
building the outer wall of the complex spreading over many acres.
7. Jal Mahal > Jal Mahal was initially constructed in the 16th century due to the
occurrence of famine in the area. The ruler of Amer built a dam for the collection
of water for the locals and hence led to the construction of the artificial Man Sagar
Lake.
8. Khazana Mahal > Khazana Mahal is a museum which highlights and showcases the
Journey of a Stone. It offers an experience of a unique blend of legacy of precious
stones, artistic Indian and antique jewellery.
9. Amber Fort > The Amber Fort was originally built by Raja Man Singh. Jai Singh I
expanded it in the early 1600's. Improvements and additions were made by
successive rulers over the next 150 years, until the Kachwahas shifted their capital
to Jaipur during the time of Sawai Jai Singh II, in 1727.
10.Maota Lake > Maota Lake is located in the south of the city of Amber, about 11
kilometres (6.8 mi) from the center of Jaipur, at the base of Amber Fort. The lake
contains an island in the center, named Kesar Kyari Bagh. The island has a
saffron garden, whose plants are said to have been planted by a Maharaja in the
15th century.
At evening drop at Jaipur Airport/Railway Station for onward Journey
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