Over
the years, Jaipur has retained its old charm by maintaining the colorful
bazaars and exotic monuments. Being the first planned city of India, the old
Jaipur is enclosed in walls from all the sides. Located in Rajasthan, Jaipur
endorses many tourist destinations that are worth exploring! Founded in AD
1727 by Sawai Jaisingh II, Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and is
popularly known as the Pink City with broad avenues and spacious gardens.
Getting there
Fly Away : Indian Airlines connect Jaipur with Delhi, Jodhpur,
Udaipur, Aurangabad, Bombay, Varanasi, Calcutta, Ahmedabad.
On Tracks : Jaipur is connected by rail with Delhi, Agra,
Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Abu Road (Mount Abu), Udaipur, Bombay and Sawai Madhopur.
On Wheels : Good motorable roads connect Jaipur with Delhi 258 km,
Agra 236 km, Bikaner 321 km, Udaipur 405 km, Ajmer 131 km, Jodhpur 316 km,
Bharatpur 176 km, Jaisalmer 638 km and Bombay 1202 km.
Sightseeing Overview
Hawa Mahal
Built by Sawai Pratap Singh, Hawa Mahal of Jaipur is a multi-layered palace
with a beehive structure Constructed in 1799, the palace was designed by Mr.
Lal Chand. The beautiful use of red and pink sand stones outlined with
delicate white borders and motifs are simply out of this world. Overlooking
one of Jaipur's main streets, it was originally constructed for the females
of the court so that they can see the processions on the street overlooking
the mahal.
City Palace
Built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs, the City
Palace of Jaipur or the main palace is a perfect blend of traditional
Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The vast palace complex occupies one
seventh of the walled city of Jaipur. built by , additions have been made to
the palace complex by many of his successors.
Amber
Fort
Built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, Amber Palace is one of the best example of
Rajput architecture. Situated on the hill top, Amber Palace commands
extensive views over a deep narrow valley and the wider plains beyond.The
building was finally completed in the early18th century when the threat of
Mughal domination was receding.
Quick Facts
Best Season : July-March.
Area : 200.4 sq. km.
Climate : Max Min
Summer : 42.2 C 36.6 'C
Winter : 27.5 'C 15.5 'C
Season : October - March.
Languages : Rajasthani, Hindi, English.
Excurisons : Nahargarh Fort (15 kms), Sanganer (16 kms), Ramgarh
Lake (30 kms) and Shekhawati (168 kms).
Experiencing
the Heritage
Hotel Samode Palace
Location : The nearest Airport is 56 km and the Railway station is
40 km.
Samode Palace hotel is an enchanting heritage hotel situated amidst the
rugged Aravalli Hills. It one of the best luxury heritage hotels in India's
inspired by most traditional and remote settings. All the 43 rooms in the
hotel are spacious and Suites endorse a balcony The royal suites in the
palace offer a private courtyard, Jacuzzi, a fire place, a L.D. Player and
C.D Player.
Hotel Samode haveli
Locations : The Airport is 17 km, Railway Station-6 km, Bus
Station-5 km
The Samode Haveli is a small intimate hotel offering personalized service.
Each of the 22 well appointed rooms and suites are individually designed and
furnished with genuine antiques and fixtures. Other facilities at Samode
Haveli comprise Baby Sitting, Business Center, Laundry, Restaurants.
Narain Niwas Palace
Location : The Nearest airport- 11km, Railway Station - 5km Bus
Stand - 4km
Narain Niwas was built in the 1928 by General Amar Singh, Thakur of Kanota,
Commander of the Jaipur State Forces and confident of the then Maharaja,
Sawai Man Singh. All 38 rooms decorated with antique furnishings are
desperate to welcome visitors. They are A.C.& Air-Cooled rooms with
telephone and attached bath, running hot & cold water, car on rental,
safe deposit, laundry, doctor on call, swimming pool surrounded by big shady
trees, car-parking.
Jai
Mahal Palace
Location : The Airport is 15 km , Railway Station 01 km and Bus
stand 02 km.
Spanning over 18 acres of enchanting landscaped Moghul gardens, the Jai
Mahal Palace spans over 3 levels. The Jai Mahal Palace, is adorned with Indo
Saracenic style of architecture and is about 255 year old.The palatial hotel
presents 102 rooms including 6 special suites.The palace offers Conference
facilities with a Business Center equipped with copier/facsimile facilities
and secretarial service. Solar heated swimming pool, beauty parlour, travel
desk, car rental, shopping arcade, currency exchange, safe deposit lockers
and doctor-on -call, Jogging track, table tennis and astrologer.
