If you want to know what to see in Jaipur, the frenetic
capital of the Rajasthan of India, in this article we clarify it With its
almost three million inhabitants, Jaipur constitutes one of the vertices of the
famous tour of the Northern Triangle of India (Delhi-Agra-Jaipur) and hosts a
very interesting historical-artistic heritage between the walls of its historic
center and its outskirts .
The princely " Pink City " of the Maharajah rajputs
, a Hindu caste of proud warriors and dynasty almost as old as time, is the
best planned and urbanized city in the country, with wide and long avenues
thrown on a string and was designed in the first half of the 18th by Raja Jai
Singh II .
Jaipur is the gateway to Rajasthan, and the traveler will
visit in it a set of palaces, temples and forts that are among the best in the
state, but if you want to know in depth the most fascinating and less obvious
North India , you will have to go deeper into Rajasthan.
Here we mentioned the places to visit in Jaipur are:
1. City Palace
Royal residence since the 18th century and open to the
public since 1959, it is a masterly conceived palatial complex of Mughal, Rajput
and European-style buildings that includes palaces, pavilions, courtyards,
audience halls, temples and a museum that exhibits a rich art collection ,
ancient weapons, handicrafts, musical instruments, floats, photographs and
courtesan clothing directly linked to the history of the royal family. The
visit of the City Palace is an evocative immersion in the opulent and sophisticated
world of the Rajput nobility.
2. Jantar Mantar
Marajá Jai Singh, passionate about astronomy, surrounded
himself with a cast of wise men at the forefront of the time in the field.
Fruit of this passion and the level of knowledge acquired is this observatory,
which preserves instruments in masonry work and large dimensions that were used
to calculate positions of stars and planets or predict natural phenomena. The
Jantar Mantar complex was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
3. Hawa Mahal
This five-story pyramid-shaped urban palace and the width of
a room in the last three was built in 1799 and is famous for its facade with
almost a thousand windows protected by lattices, which served not only for the
women of the court to contemplate the daily cares of the people of Jaipur
without being seen, but also to "refrigerate" the interior. HawaMahal is an icon of Rajasthan architecture and a challenge for the photographer
who seeks originality.
4. Albert Hall Museum
Located next to the large garden of Ram Niwas, this building
of excellent and very colonial Indo-Saracen architecture of the late nineteenth
century houses the state museum of Rajasthan , which exhibits an estimated and
varied collection of artistic works, archaeological objects and traditional
belongings.
Also Read: Complete Guide on Albert Hall Museum
5. Raj Mandir
An authentic experience for a sagacious traveler among the
recommended bears to see in Jaipur is to attend the screening of a Bollywood
film , although the language of the actors is indecipherable and the film genre
ineffable, because the show is mostly the audience. And if it's on a stage like
the Rajmandir of Jaipur, " The Pride of Asia ", " The Showplace
of the Nation ", the experience will be unforgettable.
6. Shopping
One of the essential activities to do in Jaipur is, of
course, shopping. The ancestral craft of Jaipur artisans can still be
discovered and admired today among tons of trinkets in the bazaars of the
city's historic center. Johri Bazaar specializes in jewelry, gems, precious and
semiprecious stones; those of Bapu, Nehru and Indira, in textiles, blue
ceramics and leather goods. Except for exceptions, the boldest bargain is
imposed to obtain the best price.
7. Galtaji Temple
On the outskirts of Jaipur and in a peaceful natural
environment is Galtaji, a set of temples, pavilions and ponds for the
ceremonial bath that attracts pilgrims since the 16th century. A large colony
of Rhesus macaques enlivens the visit. I would not miss it.
8. Birla Mandir
The rich Birla family has financed since the beginning of
the 20th century the construction of about fifteen temples throughout the
geography of the country. East of Jaipur dates from 1988 and is an
architectural jewel of white marble.
9. Jal Mahal
Jal Mahal , also known as the Water Palace, is located in
the middle of Lake Man Sagar. The Jal Mahal was built by Maharajah Madho Singh I
to serve as a country house for his duck hunting parties. Built in red
sandstone, this palace is a fusion of the architectural styles of Mogol and
Rajput. The palace is accessed with traditional boats.
10. Nahargarh Fort
Irremediably we must add another fort among essential things
to see in Jaipur. Nahargarh Fort was built in 1734 and expanded in 1868,
dominating the city from a steep ridge to the north. The story goes that the
fort is named after Nahar Singh, a dead prince whose restless spirit was
interrupting the construction. What was built in the day collapsed at night.
Jai Singh, who was building the fort, pacified his spirit by dedicating the
fort in his name. The panoramic views over the city are wonderful and there is
a perfect restaurant for a beer.
The jungles around Nahargarh Fort served as popular hunting
places for the Jaipur Marajas. The best way to visit it is to walk or take a
cycle-rickshaw.
11. Chokhi Dhani
Located at a distance of 20 km. from Jaipur, " Chokhi Dhani " is a thematic complex of an ethnic village that recently rose to
preserve the art and cultural heritage of vibrant Rajasthan. It is currently
one of the most visited tourist attractions in Jaipur. Camel and elephant
rides, acrobatic performances, folk dances, colorful puppet shows, palm and
other sighted readers, dart games, boating on the village lake, pool and spas
and of course the real food from Rajasthan: in Chokhi Dhani there are
activities to suit each visitor.
Explore Jaipur by travelling through the Palace on Wheels train which covers most famous destinations of Rajasthan and Agra.
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