The Royal Capital Of Rajasthan State In India

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The royalty and greatness of Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan state in India, is aptly represented by its glorious monuments and grand architecture. From Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Jaigarh Fort, City Palace to the heritage hotels of Jaipur, everything symbolizes grandeur and brilliance. Jaipur tourism finely upkeeps and maintains each monument and architecture and invites tourists from all over the world to get a glimpse of the life of the Kings and Queens.

Situated centrally around the old city of Jaipur, City Palace is where the royals of Rajasthan used to stay. A part of it is open for the tourists as a museum while in another part still the prince of Rajasthan lives with his family. They say that Jaipur tour is incomplete without visiting this palace which is the epitome of beauty, art and architecture.

Also called Amer Palace, the Amber Fort is one of the best known fortresses in the royal and imperial land of Rajasthan. It is magnificent structure that blends of elements of Rajput and Mughal style of architecture. It is built in white marble and red sand stone and fascinates travelers with its marvelous architectural ...
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Hawa Mahal is a spectacular palace that stands straight as the entrance to the famous City Palace. Hawa Mahal or the palace of winds is an outstanding instance of Rajputana style of architecture. This five-story palace offers tourists the opportunity to enjoy panoramic views of the capital city and adjoining areas. The wonderful pyramid-shaped structure encompasses 953 small windows reflecting excellent architecture and favored by the royal families of Rajasthan.

Jal Mahal is an architecturally beautiful palace which is situated amidst the picturesque surroundings of Mansagar Lake and Nahargarh hills. This pleasure palace of royal families built in the 18th century was meant for the royal duck shooting parties. It is the hot spot for bird watcher's because this lake serves as the home of various local as well as migratory birds.

There are several other travel attractions in the city such as, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Jantar Mantar, Birla Temple, Swami Narayan Temple, Galta Ji Temple, Ram Niwas Garden, Moti Dungri, Albert Hall Museum, vibrant Local Bazaars, etc.

If you enjoy culture and celebrations, visiting Jaipur can be an amazing treat. There is a strong culture of celebrating festivals and organizing fairs here. These events add a touch of sparkle and festivity to daily life in this beautiful city. The bustling city is known for its tradition of celebrating each and every occasion and event with full pomp and show. On any ordinary day the city is bright, colorful and full of enjoyment, but when there are fairs and festivals, it is as though the entire city becomes magical. Some of the unique festivals that tourists must try and attend are the Kite festival, the Elephant festival, the Gangaur festival and the Teej festival.

An array of shops lining the bustling market area of the city, offer a vast variety of shopping. The blue potteries of Jaipur are famous all over the world. The intricate marketplace sells skirts, quilts, kurtis, bags, embroidered shoes, turbans and carpets in plenty. You can pick up a few items for family and friends. Sanganeri garments are a must-buy. They are finely embroidered and available in bright colors.

The inimitable culture of Jaipur is as charismatic as is its pinkish sky. A tour of the city offers you a chance to explore the traditional festivals, folk dances, dramas and folk songs. Though a tour to Jaipur, unlike neighboring towns of Bikaner and Jaisalmer, does not offer too much sand, there are patches of desert land or artificially made sand zones where you can get pleasure from elephant or camel rides.

Another highlight of the Jaipur tourism is one of the most royal and lavish train of the world, the Palace on Wheels. It offers a royal stay on board and covers all the major destinations of Rajasthan. You will savor an experience of a lifetime by traveling in this train, which is packed with all the modern facilities. It is adorned by lavish interiors, royal coupes and wonderful dining facilities. The memorable tour starts from the Delhi Cantonment station and moves through Jaipur - Chittaurgarh - Udaipur - Ranthambhore - Jaisalmer - Jodhpur - Bharatpur and Agra, in order.

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