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Jaipur
Travel Guide
Raja
Sawai Jai Singh had his capital in Amber, when he felt the need of shifting his
capital to another place for the safety of the ever-increasing population and
growing scarcity of water. In the eighteenth century, he finally built Jaipur.
It was also the time when the glory of Mughal Empire was on its decline.
This
famous city jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and has earned universal renown
as the " Pink City ", Built by Sawai Jai Singh-II, Jaipur was the first
planned city of its time... Attractive monuments where one can breathe the fragrance
of history. Comfortable and luxurious hotels. There is a feast in store for tourists,
once the proud of kings, parks, gardens, and excursions of nearby places of interest,
make Jaipur a tourist's paradise . Pink, the sign of welcome was used to paint
the buildings in Jaipur in 1853 to honor of the visiting Prince of Wells and is
still used.
Jaipur is located in the colourful state of Rajasthan. Jaipur
is the capital of Rajasthan and is about 265 kilometres from Delhi, 235 kilometres
from Agra, 350 kilometres from Gwalior and 405 kilometres from Udaipur. One of
the most popular tourist destinations in Rajasthan, Jaipur is part of the famous
Golden Triangle Tourist circuit that includes Delhi and Agra. Jaipur is well connected
with major parts of the country and easily accessible by air, road and rail.
An
architect planned the city according to the principle of shilpa shastra in a grid
system. Main bazaars were arranged in nine rectangular city sectors (Chokris),
uniform rows of shops on either side of main bazaars, straight avenues roads and
streets.All the credit goes to a young Bengali architect Mr. Vidyadhar Bhattacharya.
Places
to See Amer Fort The original
palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made later by Sawai Jai
Singh.Amber Fort, at a short distance of 11 kms . from Jaipur, the Amer Fort complex
stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway, with its forbidding
ramparts reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake below. One of the finest
examples of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawah rulers.
Within the palace are the Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public Audience",
the Diwan-e-Khas or the "Hall of Private Audience" and the Sukh Niws
where a cool breeze blows across channels of water for the purpose of air-conditioning.
Here are the private chambers of the queens with windows having latticed screens
so that the ladies could watch the proceedings of the royal court inprivacy. There
is also the Jai Mandir or the " Temple of Vicotry", with its famed Sheesh
Mahal, the scintillating "Hall of Mirrors"
Jaigarh
Fort The western skyline is dominated by the extensive walls, watch
towers and gatewasys of the Jaigarh Fort. It is one of the few military structures
of medieval India preserved almost intact, containing palaces, gardens open and
covered reservoirs, a granary, an armoury, a well-planned cannon foundry, several
temples, a tall tower and a giant mounted acnnon-the Jain Ban, the largest cannon
in the world.
Nahargarh Fort Nahargarh
Fort, a pricturesque hill offers a breathtaking view of the city below.It was
enlarged and given its present shape by Sawai Madho Singh in1885 A.D. Decorative
motifs in some of the rooms are delightful. From the windows of the nine identical
suites, one gets a magnificent view of the city, complete witht he geometrical
layout. From Amer there is a road to Nahargarh, which passes through the hills.
City
Palace The City Palace has a beautifully carved marble gate with
heavy brass doors on either side of this gate. The first building in it is Mubarak
Mahal, built by Kaharaja Madho Singh. Beyond this gate lies the Diwan -e-Khas,
or the "Hall of Private Audience". The City Palace complex houses several
palatial structures.The City Palce is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani
and Mughal art and architecture.
Govind Devji
Temple A delightful system of fountains is placed in the middle of
the paved path between the Chandra Mahal and the Badal Mahal.To the north of Chandra
Mahal in the midst of the sprawling Jai Niwas Garden is the spireless temple of
Lord Krishna. The idol was brought from Vrindavan and installed here by Sawai
Jai Singh II as the tutelary deity. Today, the temple attracts devotees, from
all over the country. A delightful system of fountains is placed in the middle
of the paved path between the Chandra Mahal and the Badal Mahal.
Moti
Doongrari & Lakshmi Narayan Temple The important landmarks dotting
the southern horizon of the city inlcude the small privately- owned hilltop fort
of Moti Doongari, shaped like a Scottish Castle; the Ganesh Temple at the foot
of the hill and the Lakshmi Narayan Temple built from white marble, a few years
back by the B.M. Birla foundation.
Jagat
Shiromani Temple The beautifully carved Jagat Shiromani Temple
houses the idol of Lord Krishna. Temple is popularly associated with the celebrated
saint-poetess Mira Bai. The old temple of Narsinghji and a step well Panna Main-ki-Baodi,
which still bears witness to its past glory are also located in the vicinity.
Fairs & Festivals of Jaipur
1.
Elephant Festival 2. Makar Sankranti
3. Teej 4.
Gangaur 5. Dussehra
6. Diwali How
to Reach Jaipur Jaipur is 262 kms. from Delhi, and is well connected
by road, rail and air from all over the country. There is also a special luxury
train, the Palace on wheels,which starts from Delhi every Wednesday from September
to April, on a round trip of Rajasthan, the first stop being Jaipur. Regular luxury
buses are available round the clock and speical trains like the Shatabdi Express
and Intercity Express ply regulary.
Air:
The Jaipur Airport is called Sanganer Airport . There are domestic flight connections
to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur and Udaipur. There is a single international
flight to Dubai.
Train: Connections
are from Delhi, Agra, Mumbai ,Chennai, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad. Well
connected from other states like UP, MP .
Road:
A convenient mode of travel to Jaipur is by road. Regular bus service of AC and
Deluxe Coaches are available.
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