Introduction to city Jaipur - In Rajasthan
Jaipur is a city where royalty still lives in the
grandeur of its palaces, where fighting for the honour
of the clan has never been a need but a way of life,
and where treating guests as gods has been a tradition
from time immemorial. The city is located at a distance
of around 258 km from Delhi and 232 km from Agra,
making it a part of the famed Golden Triangle tourist
circuit of North India. Jaipur got its name from its
founder Sawai Jai Singh (1693-1743), who had
the vision to create a meticulously planned city as
his capital. All the houses in the old city are painted
pink, including the famous Hawa Mahal, thereby
giving the city its alternative name, the Pink City.
SightSeeing : Places to visit in
destination - Jaipur
Jaipur offers a plethora of touristic attractions
to the traveller. The City Palace in the heart
of Jaipur is known for its blend of Rajasthani and
Mughal architecture. Not far away is the Central
Museum with its large collection of woodwork,
jewellery, costumes, brassware, and pottery. Another
monument near the City Palace, Jantar Mantar,
is the largest of the five observatories built by
Sawai Jai Singh. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds
was constructed for the royal ladies to watch the
royal processions without being seen. Amber Fort,
situated just outside the city, is perhaps the most
beautiful example of Rajasthani forts and gives a
grand view of the city down below. Other attractions
include the Jaigarh Fort, Birla Mandir, and
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh.
Excursions : Places nearby city -
Jaipur
Jaipur is also the base for exploring some nearby
towns and cities of Rajasthan. Ajmer, situated
around 130 km south-west of Jaipur, is a pilgrim town
renowned for the tomb of Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja
Moinuddin Hasan Chisti. In its vicinity is Pushkar,
another pilgrim town famous for the annual camel fair.
Kishangarh is renowned for its miniature paintings
while Roopangarh houses a fort built by Roop
Singh.
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