Wednesday 13 February 2013

Beautiful Jaipur Sightseeing Places Promise Pleasure for Tourists

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Jaipur, the cosmopolitan Pink City of Rajasthan, which showcases its elegant edifices with pride, was founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, after whom it has been named.   Jaipur today has a population of 3.1 million and a constant stream of humanity pouring in to savour its potpourri of attractions.
Jaipur Sightseeing Places, includes among one of its “firsts”, the magnificent City Palace – with its seven-storied Chandra Mahal, Diwan-i-Am, Diwani-i-Khas, Mubarak Mahal and Sileh Khan or Armoury housing rich collections of manuscripts, costumes, textiles, armoury and weapons!  The 5 storied stunning semi-octagonal Hawa Mahal, having 152 windows with over-hanging exquisitely latticed balconies, built by the Maharaja Sawai Singh in the year 1799, is another “must-see”.

The magnificent astronomical observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh between 1728 and 1734,the Jantar Mantar  also stands as a grand astronomical instrument to observe time, while the Nahargarh Fort offers stunning views of ancient monumental legacies of India.


The Central Museum with its riveting Indo-Sarcenic styled architecture and plethora of pillars, courtyards and arches, popularly known as Albert Hall in the past, Gaitor with its elegant marble and 'sandstone chhattris' of the ancient Jaipur rulers, 8 km from Jaipur, and Ishwar Lat with its  unique “heaven piercing minaret”, all delight the visitor and enhance his visit to Jaipur.

Valuable Jaipur Travel Tips, while sightseeing within the city and travelling to nearby attractive destinations, include, preferably, a planned Tour in comfortable air-conditioned  coaches, professional Guide, sun hat and ample liquids to hydrate you!


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