JAIPUR

Places to visit in Jaipur

Jaipur – The Pink City 

Jaipur is without a doubt one of the most lovely cities in the world. Jaipur is more than just the capital of Rajasthan, it is a vibrant city filled with heritage, culture and architectural brilliance. Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh 2, Jaipur also known as the Pink city was due to a unique color of its houses where the Prince Albert visited Jaipur in 1876. This city is a delightful amalgamation of centuries-old royal history and the modern contemporary world central jas, which efforts ways to satisfy every tourist at any time.

There are Six most popular places in Jaipur 

1. Hawa Mahal 

         The hawa mahal is a places in the city of rajasthan, India.  The structure build by the Maharaja sawai pratap singh in 1799 who was the grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh and its build from the Red and Pink sandstone, its is on the middle place of the Jaipur . The Hawa Mahal famously known as the place of winds. Hawa mahal has the many unique small windows and the balconies that seem like a honeycomb. It was designed by Lal Chand Ustab. Its five-floor exterior is akin to a honeycomb with its 953 small windows called Jharokhas.

2. Amer Fort 

      -Amer Fort, also known as Amber Fort. the Amer Fort is located around 11 km heart from Jaipur. Built with red sandstone and marble, Amer Fort combines both Hindu and Mughal architectural styles, The Amer fort making it one of the most impressive and the beautiful forts in Rajasthan.

The Amer Fort was built by the raja Man singh  in 1592 and later then expanded by the other Maharajas and his Sena pati and Mantri. Once open a time the Rajput Maharajas and their Families used to live here because that are these residence. Inside the Fort, You will find very decorated countyards ,intricate carvings, frescoes that showcase the Rajputs Families rich culture and the art of rajasthan 

3. Sheesh Mahal

        -One of the most  key attractions inside Amer Fort is that  Sheesh Mahal the Palace of Mirrors. This magnificent room is decorated by the  thousands of tiny the mirrors glass that reflect light and create a beautiful view and create a dazzling effect. Walking through the halls of Amer Fort, you can’t help yourself  but feel transported back in time to the era of kings and queens.

4. Jal Mahal: The Enchanting Palace in the Water

Also known as the Water Palace, Jal Mahal is one of the top photo shoot places, withering away in Jaipur. Located at the center of the Man Sagar lake, this remarkable building creates an illusion of being mist at the water. It was built during the 18th century by Maharaja Madho Singh I but later turned into a swimming palace and duck hunting for the royal family.

Although there are few visitors who are allowed entry into the palace, seeing it from the shores is impressive enough. The water of the lake practically mirrors the palace and makes it more impressive during the sun up and sun set because of the stillness of the water.

Jal Mahal, which consists of a well-lit monument still, is also mounted on the Nahargarh hills which are pleasant to visit. A stroll down the sideway is possible where one can sample local food from hawkers and gaze at the structure. There are also options of getting around the lake by boats, so that one can view close to and around the edifice.

5.Govind Devji Temple: A Religious Landmark

As noted in history, Govind Devji temple is a famous Lord Krishna temple in jaipur and its revered by many. Situated within the City Palace complex, the temple is of great importance to the local people in particular the followers of Lord Krishna.

Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh 2 took the deity of Govind Devji which resides in the temple from the holly place of Vrindavan to Jaipur. There are  lot of religious activity within the temple and so many years and so many  people from across the country come to the temple to pay their devotion. Apart from these rituals and prayers, the temple also comes alive to the sound of bells and bhajans at least seven times a day.

The architecture of the temple is quite ordinary from the outside but the inside is crowded with a congregation as large hall suitable for prayer for hundreds allows for devotees. The place is serene and spiritual and as a result is an important attraction for people who want a break from the rather busy life of the city.

Jaigarh fort 

Jaigarh Fort: The fort is middle in the Nahargarh fort and Amer fort and Jaigarh fort known as the ‘Fort of Victory’ is located on Cheel ka Teela or Hill of Eagles in the Aravalli range. The stronghold was erected in 1726 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. He adopted a little militia to defend the Capital Amer and Jaipur.

The fort can be reached by an underground passage which leads to Amer Fort and this was utilized for security purposes during wars. In the interior, there are main mounds, several towers, thick walls and large castle parapets. One of the significant features of the fort is the Jaivana Cannon which at one time was the heaviest muzzle-loaded cannon on wheels. This weapon, although its fire was never directed toward a living enemy forces, has become the decoration of the fort.

Visitors standing on the ramparts of the fort get the view of Amer Fort below and a surround range of hills. Compared to other attractions of Jaipur, this place is peaceful and, therefore, suitable for a slow walk.

Jantar Mantar 

           Jantar Mantar was  built by the Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh 2 in 1734. This UNESCO of the World Heritage site consists the jantar mantar is of a large prominent collection of units and other sources used to monitor the movement of Celestial bodies and measure time with extraordinary precision

The best-known tool in Jantar Mantar is the Emperor Machine, the largest enormous sundial in international gaming. This observatory also has various instruments. Many are used to predict eclipses. Create music to tell the location of the stars. And look at the orbits of the planets…

Jantar Mantar has always been nothing but a historical site. But it is also a systematic marvel that demonstrates the superior understanding of astronomy that existed in India as far back as the 18th century. Jantar Mantar offers a unique and academic delight for traffic interested in records. Technological knowledge