One of the major tourist destinations of India, Jaipur India is given a world wild title, as the Pink City due to the pink wash applied to its buildings. Travel to Jaipur - the capital city of Rajasthan, it is an abode of extensive boulevard and beautiful gardens.Jaipur India was founded by Sawai Jaisingh II, in 1727 AD, still preserves its glory of rich history and culture. The past comes alive in its impressive forts, majestic palaces and in its royal building which for centuries were the abode of royal families.Rajasthani jewelry, art and fabrics maintain an ageless feature and are surely a treasure-trove for the shoppers. These exquisite items are of great demand in the international market. Jaipur Tourism with its romantic grace takes one to an era of kingship and heritage.Travel to Jaipur, one of the most treasured destination of Rajasthan. Your Jaipur travel will enable you to explore the forts and palaces of the city. Jaipur travel will involve sightseeing tour to City Palace, Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal.The city of Jaipur is multifaceted and offers innumerable attractions to people coming from all across the world.It is a pristine jewel in the sands of Rajasthan, the city is wll known for its marvellous architecture and town planning. The city offers a perfect mix of culture which needs to experienced on your Rajasthan tour.

Hawa Mahal or the 'Palace of Winds',

JaipurThe construction of Hawa Mahal is credited to Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and dates back to 1799. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was a thoughtful effort to enable the ladies of the royal household to look at the outside world.It was a welcome respite for the ladies of the royal household who had to follow the purdah system.Jaipur's Hawa Mahal affords a spectacular view of the Pink City of Jaipur. It is a five tier structure that comprises of arches, balconies and perforated screens. There is a lack of embellishment as far as the interior of the building is concerned.The chambers have nothing gaudy about them and there are passages that would lead you to the top storey. The openings in the screens are comparable to peepholes which suggest that the ladies could see the processions and other activities in the street without being seen by others. As the ladies enjoyed the view outside they were almost caressed by the cool breeze.The Jaipur's Hawa Mahal has 953 small casements and each of them is graced by latticed worked pink windows, small balconies, curved roofs and hanging pelmets. They are exquisitely sculptured and carved. These small windows prove very effective in circulating cool air in the hot moths. The structure towers to a height of about 50 feet and is about a foot in width.Besides affording a spectacular view of the city, the Jaipur's Hawa Mahal also offers a panoramic view of the Jantar Mantar. Hawa Mahal looks more beautiful at the break of dawn when the sun lends it a curious glow.

City Palace, Jaipur

The City Palace located at the heart of the city best exemplifies the cultural legacy of the royal past. The palace is a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture. While a part of the palace is still occupied by the royal family, there are sections open to visitors.The Mubarak Mahal or Palace of Reception houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Museum. There are displays of regal costumes that include exquisite and precious fabrics, rich embroidery and the voluminous clothes worn by the giant Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh I, who ruled ruled from 1750 to 1768.The Maharanis Palace interestingly, has a weaponry section with displays dating as far back as the 15th century in a remarkable state of preservation.The Diwan-I-Aam and Diwan-I-Khas have exhibits of ancient handwritten manuscripts of Hindu scriptures, miniature paintings and two of the world's largest sterling silver vessels that were made for Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II to carry water from River Ganga to drink on his voyage to England.

Jantar Mantar:

Between 1727 and 1734 Maharajah Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed five astronomical observatories in west central India. The observatories, or "Jantar Mantar" as they are commonly known, include multiple buildings of unique form, each with a specialized function for astronomical measurement.These structures with their striking combinations of geometric forms at large scale have captivated the attention of architects, artists, and art historians world wide, yet remain largely unknown to the general public.Jai Singh named his observatory Jantar Mantar, which is actually pronounced, as 'Yantra Mantra', yantra for instrument and mantra for formula.A huge sundial known as "Samrat Yantra" or 'Prince of Dials', meant to measure exact time of the day within half a second and the declination of the sun and other heavenly bodies dominates it.The observatory consists of fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses, tracking stars in their orbits, ascertaining the declinations of planets, and determining the celestial altitudes and related ephemeredes. Each is a fixed and 'focused' tool.The Samrat Jantar, the largest instrument, is 90 feet high, its shadow carefully plotted to tell the time of day. Its face is angled at 27 degrees, the latitude of Tour of Jaipur. The Hindu chhatri (small domed cupola) on top is used as a platform for announcing eclipses and the arrival of monsoons.Each instrument Built of local stone and marble and carries an astronomical scale, generally marked on the marble inner lining; bronze tablets, all extraordinarily accurate, were also employed. Thoroughly restored in 1901, the Jantar Mantar was declared a national monument in 1948.

Jain Temple:

The most beautiful temple in Sanganer is the ancient Shri Digamber Jain temple. The temple has fine carvings as those of the magnificent Delwara temples of Mount Abu. Built in various phases with sky-high shikharas (spires), the temple represents an old style of architecture.The last phase was probably built in the 10th century. The beautiful nij-mandir (inner temple) is a stone shrine with three pinnacles. In the centre is an idol of Parshwanath with 7 serpent hoods. All around it, are carvings of lotuses, creepers and elephants pouring water from pitchers held in their trunks. But the main idol is that of Adinath, installed in the shrine behind this.

Kanak Valley

Not so old but definitely an exquisitely land scaped gardens with beautifully carved temple in beige stone, which is a vast complex with terrace sites all around and intricately carved marble columns and lattices, Located in the foothills of Nahargarh hills on the way towards Amer.This complex is a popular spot for picnic and film shoots. It should be definitely visited on the way to the three garland forts of Jaipur- Nahargarh, Jaigarh and Amber. The greenery after the monsoons give this whole place a feel of heavenly sensation, with Jal Mahal in the background.

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