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Tour of Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan is also known as pink
city because here all the buildings are mostly of this
color. This city is the masterpiece of Maharaja Jai
Singh and was constructed in 1727AD. Situated 260 km
from Delhi and 240 km from Agra it is one of the most
chosen Golden Triangle in tourism , other ones being
Delhi and Agra.
Jaipur-tourist attractions are mainly the majestic
forts which spell the bravery and courage of the people
and also the splendid palaces which are perfect example
of regal elegance.
Tourist attractions of Jaipur includes of stunning
backdrops of ancient forts like Amber, Nahargarh, Jaigarh
Fort. Palaces like the Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Rambagh
Palace.
Hawa Mahal , considered as a landmark of Jaipur is
also a part of City Palace. It has 953 windows.
City Palace built by Sawai Jai Singh, it has Diwan-e-Khas,Diwan-e-Aam
a museum which has lot of exhibits.
Amber Fort which stands on a small hill and can be reached
on an elephant back is truly majestic amidst rugged
terrains of the Aravallis.
Jaigarh Fort which was built to mark the victory of
Sawai Jai Singh, is also on a high cliff.
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh,a garden depicting the theme of
Lord Krishna and Radha's love, here you will find exquisite
fountains, murals of Lord Krishna ,paineted pavilions
andexotic fountains.
Central Museum which is the oldest museum in Jaipur,
has rich collection of miniature paintings from the
Udaipur, Jaipur, Bundi, Kota and Kishangarh schools
of painting.
Laxmi Narayan Temple, is the major attraction nestled
at the foot of Moti Dungari Hills . This is often called
as replica of Scottish Castle.
On your tour of Jaipur you just can't miss the Jantar
Mantar , the largest observatory built by Maharaja Jai
Singh. It has a collection of astronomical instruments
which are constructed and is considered at par with
the high tech instruments of today.
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