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Jaipur
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Climate
Summers: Max: 45 degrees C; Min: 25 degrees C
Winters: Max: 22 degrees C; Min: 8 degrees C
Jaipur , the capital city of Rajasthan is situated about 260 kms from Delhi, and is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in India for vacationing. Also known as the “Pink Cityâ€, it is a busy capital city as well as a bustling business center. The ancient capital of Rajasthan also forms the part of the “Golden Triangle†that includes Delhi and Agra as well, which ensures that Rajasthan gets a constant flow of tourists all round the year. It is not only a beautiful city, but it is also a perfect place to spend vacation and start exploring Rajasthan. Its historical monuments combined with the modernism reflected in the urban places are a unique combination of the traditional as well as the modern world. Be it the Hawa Mahalâ,
the ˜Nahargarh Fortâ or the Jantar Mantarâ, each has its own charm.
How to reach
By Air: There are domestic and international flights connecting Jaipur to all the major destinations of India and overseas respectively. The Jaipur airport is called Sanganer Airport.
By Train: Connections are from Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Varanasi and Ahmedabad. Well connected from other states like UP, MP.
By Road: A convenient mode of travel to Jaipur , regular bus service of AC and Deluxe Coaches are available.
Attractions
Hawa Mahal
Built by poet king Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799, Hawa Mahal is also known as Palace
of the Windâ. Located in the City Palace, this five-storey building of unusual architecture is a stunning instance of Rajput artistry. Designed by Lal Chand Usta and made of red and pink sand stone, outlined with white borders and motifâ painted with quick lime, the Palace is regarded as one of the major royal ladies to watch the everyday city life and royal processions.
City Palace
Emperor Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs built the City Palace of Jaipur , which occupies one seventh of its area and is surrounded by a high wall (Sarhad). An impressive blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthan architecture, this palace is has splendidly laid down courtyards, sprawling gardens and buildings. Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Badal Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum are some of the attraction within this palace premises.
Nahargarh Fort
Situated in the Aravalli hills, it provides an awe-inspiring sight, seen from the air. It was built in 1734 by Maharaja Jai Singh and extended in 1868.Nahargarhâ meaning abode of the tigers. It looks absolutely beautiful once it is floodlit from all sides at night. It has a very important legend attached to it. It is said while the construction of the Fort was going on, a spirit of a prince named Nahar Singh used to visit the construction place and destroy it. To appease the spirit, a tantrikâ
was called, and finally the spirit of the prince agreed to leave on the condition that the fort be named after him, and hence the fort bears the name Nahargarh Fort.
Gaitore
It is located just off the Jaipur - Amber Road. Situated here are the chhattris made in typical Rajput architecture. The chattri of Sawai Jai Singh II is of special mention for its carvings that exaggerate it. Gaitore is actually the local form of the Hindi word Gaye ka Thorâ which means the resting place of the departed souls. This has remained the funeral ground of the Kachhawaha since the time of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh-II.
Jaigarh Fort
During vacations you will come across to the most spectacular fort that overlooks the Jaipur city. It also houses among other things, the Jai Ban (Jaivan) which is the largest cannon in the world. This fort is also known as the fort of victory. The fort has some of the most impressive battlements, which have walkways on the inner side. The "Diwa Burj" watchtower, for example, provides an excellent viewpoint from where tourists can look across the whole town and the Amber Fort, which is just a little distance away. The Jaigarh Fort is considered to be one of the most well fortified structures in India.
Jantar Mantar
Built by Sawai Jai Singh, this is one of the largest and the best-preserved observatories of India. The most striking instrument of the Jantar Mantar is the Brihat Samrat yantra, an imposing yellow edifice to the far right of the observatory complex.
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