Crown of Rajasthan: Jaipur
Crown Of Rajasthan: Jaipur
Jaipur is called the pink city of India and it is one the famous tourist attraction for Indian tourists as well as foreign tourists.in Jaipur, you can enjoy the rich culture and heritage of Rajasthan.
places to explore in Jaipur
Hawa mahal: pride of Jaipur
The original structure of City Palace was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II who started with the outer wall. Over the decades since then, buildings and courtyards were added to the premises and so all the structures inside the palace date bear a different timestamp
Nahargarh fort: enjoy the view of the pink city
Nahargarh Fort was primarily used as a retreat for the ladies of the royal household and has ladies’ quarters by the name of ‘Zenana’. Also known as the Madhavendra Bhavan, the ‘Zenana’ was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Another attraction in the Nahargarh Fort is the Nahargarh Biological Park, which is an asylum for majestic animals such as tigers, leopards, and the Asiatic lions.
Jal mahal: a palace on a lake
Jal Mahal or the Water Palace is one of the most majestic places to see in Jaipur. The city is dotted with marvelous architectural beauty and Jal Mahal stands at the forefront of these works of art. Standing amidst the center of Man Sagar Lake, the palace, when you first look at it, will give you the illusion of almost floating atop the lake.
City palace: the residence of royal families
City Palace was built by Sawai Jai Singh who headed the Kachwaha Rajput Clan and holds the credit of being the founder of Jaipur. City Palace used to be the home for the royal family of Jaipur but later it was divided into two parts; one which contains a few courtyards and museums and the other where the royal family still resides.
Amber Fort: see how king and quines lived
Amer Palace Fort sits atop a small hill and is located at a distance of about 11 km from the main city. The amazing Amer Fort is an extensive palace complex that has been built with pale yellow and pink sandstone and with white marble. The fort is divided into four main sections.
Timings of palaces and forts
1.hawamahal: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
2.Nahargarh fort:10:00 am – 5:00 pm
3.jal mahal:10:00 am – 6:00 pm
4.city palace:9:30 am – 5:00 pm
5.amber fort:10:00 am – 6:00 pm
How to reach Jaipur
By air: Sanganer airport is the nearest airport to the city of Jaipur. It is located at a distance of 10 kilometers from the city center. All the major Airlines like Air India, IndiGo, and Spicejet connect Jaipur with the other major cities in India
By Train: Jaipur has 3 Railways Junctions at Gandhinagar, Durgapura and Jaipur main. Indian Railways has connected this popular tourist place with all the major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Agra, etc. Major trains like Shatabdi Express, Intercity Express, and other Express Trains connect Jaipur very well with other cities regularly.
By Road: Jaipur is connected with NH8, NH11, and NH12. Both AC Volvo and Non-AC Deluxe buses are available which were operated by The Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) and private agencies as well.
Delhi to Jaipur – 269 Km (4h 13 min via NH8)
Agra to Jaipur – 237 Km (4h 15 min via NH11)
Jodhpur to Jaipur – 338 Km (5h 8 min via NH112 and NH8)
Bikaner to Jaipur – 343 Km (5h 20 min via NH11)
Jaisalmer to Jaipur – 592 Km (8h 36 min via NH15 and RJ SH 19)