Jaipur meaning the city of victory, was founded in 1727 by the astronomer king Sawai Jai singh of Kachhawaha clan and designed by architect Vidhyashar Bhattacharya in accordance with the principles of town planning set down in the 'Shilpa Shastra' an epochal treatise on the Hindu architecture. Attractive monuments, comfortable hotels, gardens and shopping makes the Pink City a memorable one.
Best Time to travel
September to April
Jantar Mantar
It is a collection of complex astronomical instruments chiseled out of stone most of which continue astronomical instruments chiseled out of stone most of which continue to provide fairly accurate information to this day. Hawa Mahal
Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, this is a remarkable structure which overlooks one of the main streets and also provides some excellent views of the city. Jal Mahal
A palace amidst the Man Sagar Lake was built for royal duck shooting Parties. Birla Lakshmi-Narayan Temple
Birla Mandir or the Lakshmi - Narayan Temple, situated just below the Moti Dungari. This is a modern temple built of white marble on top of a hill, dominating the skyline of south Jaipur Jaigarh Fort
The Jaigarh fort is the most spectacular of the three-hilltop forts that overlook Jaipur. In Mughal times, the Jaipur region was a major weapon-producing centre for the Mughal and Rajput rulers, several of which are on display in the fort's museum. Nahargarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort is located on the sheer rugged ridge of Aravali Hills and it forms an impressive northern backdrop of Jaipur. It looks most classy when floodlit at night.
Introduction
Jaipur meaning the city of victory, was founded in 1727 by the astronomer king Sawai Jai singh of Kachhawaha clan and designed by architect Vidhyashar Bhattacharya in accordance with the principles of town planning set down in the 'Shilpa Shastra' an epochal treatise on the Hindu architecture. Attractive monuments, comfortable hotels, gardens and shopping makes the Pink City a memorable one.
Best Time to travel
September to April
How To Reach
Air
Jaipur is one of the major airport connects to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur and Udaipur.
Road
Regular bus service of AC and Deluxe Coaches are available
Rail
Connections are from Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Ahmedabad. Well connected from other states like UP, MP .
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