Top 5 Tourist Attractions in Jaipur
Jaipur is a land of royal Rajputs and Maharajas whose glory is still reflected from every nook and cranny of this place. Jaipur is one of the golden cities of India that represents the rich culture and exclusive traditions of this incredible nation. You will find the best architectural pieces in this land of Maharajas. The famous golden triangle tour includes this amazing royal city which showcases the dominant features which makes India different from other regions. Jaipur tours gladly take you to the best destinations comprising all of the attractions present in Rajasthan. Below are the major attractions of Jaipur so that you can have some glimpses of the city.
The festivals celebrated in this particular region of Rajasthan are well famed for the cultural brightness and colorful festivities. Most of the tourists are attracted mainly because of the colorful life and the exclusive culture depicted via these festivals. There are a large number of festivals which this city celebrates every year with lots of enthusiasm. Besides the amazing architectural monuments Jaipur is famed for the fairs and festivals. The fairs and festivals enhance the attraction of the place. Some of the most exciting festivals of this city are Teej Festival, Gangaur Festival, Kite Festival, Jaipur literature festival etc. Every festival has some significance related to the culture and traditions of the place. Teej festival is one of the major festivals here which are celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm and exhibit a colorful atmosphere all over. The festival is mainly for the women folks of Jaipur and Rajasthan.
One of the dominating monument which serves as a major landmark to this pink city. It is the best of architectural wonder present in this city. It is a collection of Mahal's and stands as the pride of the whole of Rajasthan. This enigmatic structure is made up of three huge courtyards, beautiful gardens, wonderful museums, stunning halls and magnificent apartments. The palace is elegantly constructed in keeping Mughal and Rajasthani style in mind. The major attractions of the place are 1.Chandra Mahal whose lower two levels elegantly comprises the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. The museum is well known for showcasing the rarest collection of the 15th century weapons, carpets etc. The other floors of this Mahal comprises of various magnificent structures named as Sukh Nivas, Shobha Nivas, Chhavi Niwas and Mukut Mahal etc. 2. Mubarak Mahal comprises a Museum and displays a textile section. It showcases European architecture which the visitors love to behold. Badal Mahal, Sarvatobhadra Art Gallery, Shri Govind Dev Temple, Diwan-e-Khas, Diwan-e-Aam etc. are some of the attractive destinations of the palace which should not be missed while visiting this place.
This special fort is well known for its beautiful construction, intricate design, and magnificent interior and primarily for its setting as it is situated atop the Aravallis mountain range. The fort has exceptionally constructed as a multi storied building with nine suites. These nine suites were made for the nine queens of the Maharaja. Each of the suites is marvelously constructed with exceptional designs and superb embellishments. The embellishments mainly include Belgian mirrors which look superb and catch the fancy of one's mind. Besides that it has beautiful floral and bird motifs.
This is one of the most intriguing monuments of the place as it exhibits a range of astronomical instruments that were made to give the accurate information. Even today it is believed that these instruments showcase the right information. It was constructed by the Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II - he was the founder of this pink city and was an eminent astronomer too. The motive behind the construction was to uncover the mysteries of the Cosmos. It is a wonderful monument to which will surely will you fascinated and spell bound.
This palace is known as the palace of winds because it was constructed with a large number of windows. The palace was made for the women of the royal families to spend their leisure time and can even enjoy the street processions etc. This exceptional palace is constructed in a shape of a pyramid. It is build up as a five storied building of red and pink sandstone. The uniqueness of this place lies in the screened balconies as well as the beautifully designed arched roofs. The hanging cornices enhance its beauty all the more. The 900 small windows are beautifully embellished with latticework which serves as the main attraction of this magnificent Mahal.
It is one of the main monuments which decorates as well as glorifies the dessert terrain of Jaipur. The fort is carved out of white marble and is combined with beautiful red sandstone. Every nook and cranny of the fort reflects the royalty of the kings. The beautiful lake in the fort enhances its beauty all the more. Not just the Lake Huge halls, majestic palaces, divine temples and gorgeous emerald gardens also beautify the fort. Hindu and Mughal styles inspire this fort. The interiors reflect mirror work, paintings and carvings.
Jaipur Festivals
The festivals celebrated in this particular region of Rajasthan are well famed for the cultural brightness and colorful festivities. Most of the tourists are attracted mainly because of the colorful life and the exclusive culture depicted via these festivals. There are a large number of festivals which this city celebrates every year with lots of enthusiasm. Besides the amazing architectural monuments Jaipur is famed for the fairs and festivals. The fairs and festivals enhance the attraction of the place. Some of the most exciting festivals of this city are Teej Festival, Gangaur Festival, Kite Festival, Jaipur literature festival etc. Every festival has some significance related to the culture and traditions of the place. Teej festival is one of the major festivals here which are celebrated with zeal and enthusiasm and exhibit a colorful atmosphere all over. The festival is mainly for the women folks of Jaipur and Rajasthan.
The City Palace
One of the dominating monument which serves as a major landmark to this pink city. It is the best of architectural wonder present in this city. It is a collection of Mahal's and stands as the pride of the whole of Rajasthan. This enigmatic structure is made up of three huge courtyards, beautiful gardens, wonderful museums, stunning halls and magnificent apartments. The palace is elegantly constructed in keeping Mughal and Rajasthani style in mind. The major attractions of the place are 1.Chandra Mahal whose lower two levels elegantly comprises the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. The museum is well known for showcasing the rarest collection of the 15th century weapons, carpets etc. The other floors of this Mahal comprises of various magnificent structures named as Sukh Nivas, Shobha Nivas, Chhavi Niwas and Mukut Mahal etc. 2. Mubarak Mahal comprises a Museum and displays a textile section. It showcases European architecture which the visitors love to behold. Badal Mahal, Sarvatobhadra Art Gallery, Shri Govind Dev Temple, Diwan-e-Khas, Diwan-e-Aam etc. are some of the attractive destinations of the palace which should not be missed while visiting this place.
Nahargarh Fort
This special fort is well known for its beautiful construction, intricate design, and magnificent interior and primarily for its setting as it is situated atop the Aravallis mountain range. The fort has exceptionally constructed as a multi storied building with nine suites. These nine suites were made for the nine queens of the Maharaja. Each of the suites is marvelously constructed with exceptional designs and superb embellishments. The embellishments mainly include Belgian mirrors which look superb and catch the fancy of one's mind. Besides that it has beautiful floral and bird motifs.
Jantar Mantar
This is one of the most intriguing monuments of the place as it exhibits a range of astronomical instruments that were made to give the accurate information. Even today it is believed that these instruments showcase the right information. It was constructed by the Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II - he was the founder of this pink city and was an eminent astronomer too. The motive behind the construction was to uncover the mysteries of the Cosmos. It is a wonderful monument to which will surely will you fascinated and spell bound.
Hawa Mahal
This palace is known as the palace of winds because it was constructed with a large number of windows. The palace was made for the women of the royal families to spend their leisure time and can even enjoy the street processions etc. This exceptional palace is constructed in a shape of a pyramid. It is build up as a five storied building of red and pink sandstone. The uniqueness of this place lies in the screened balconies as well as the beautifully designed arched roofs. The hanging cornices enhance its beauty all the more. The 900 small windows are beautifully embellished with latticework which serves as the main attraction of this magnificent Mahal.
Amber Fort
It is one of the main monuments which decorates as well as glorifies the dessert terrain of Jaipur. The fort is carved out of white marble and is combined with beautiful red sandstone. Every nook and cranny of the fort reflects the royalty of the kings. The beautiful lake in the fort enhances its beauty all the more. Not just the Lake Huge halls, majestic palaces, divine temples and gorgeous emerald gardens also beautify the fort. Hindu and Mughal styles inspire this fort. The interiors reflect mirror work, paintings and carvings.
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