JAIPURJAIPUR

Part of the Golden Triangle Travel Part of the Golden Triangle Travel Circuit in India, Jaipur is one of the top Circuit in India, Jaipur is one of the top travel destinations of the world. It is the travel destinations of the world. It is the capital of the state of Rajasthan, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, the land of Princes and valour, Sand-dunes, land of Princes and valour, Sand-dunes, Palaces, Gardens, Museums, Textiles, Palaces, Gardens, Museums, Textiles, Blue pottery Mojaris and Paintings. It is Blue pottery Mojaris and Paintings. It is known for its hospitality and cuisine. known for its hospitality and cuisine. Just about 225 km from New Delhi it is Just about 225 km from New Delhi it is very well connected with rest of the very well connected with rest of the world. world.

The Idol of Sawai Jai Singh Ji-IIThe Idol of Sawai Jai Singh Ji-II At The Statue Circle At The Statue Circle

Sawai Jai Singh Ji-IISawai Jai Singh Ji-IIFounder Of JaipurFounder Of Jaipur

1727 saw Sawai Jai Singh Ji-II(1688-1727 saw Sawai Jai Singh Ji-II(1688-1744) lay the foundation of what is 1744) lay the foundation of what is now The Walled city of Jaipur or the now The Walled city of Jaipur or the famous Pink City of India.famous Pink City of India.

He was crowned in 1699 A.D. He He was crowned in 1699 A.D. He reigned for 45 years.reigned for 45 years.

A learned man he built observatories A learned man he built observatories in Jaipur, Ujjain, Matura and Benaras.in Jaipur, Ujjain, Matura and Benaras.

Places To VisitPlaces To Visit

If you are looking for new places to If you are looking for new places to visit with a lot of history thrown in visit with a lot of history thrown in Jaipur is the place to be in.Jaipur is the place to be in.

City PalaceCity Palace

Except for, Chandra Mahal, the Except for, Chandra Mahal, the residence of the present Maharaja of residence of the present Maharaja of Jaipur most of the City Palace is open Jaipur most of the City Palace is open to Public and houses museums. to Public and houses museums.

Hawa MahalHawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal Hawa Mahal

Built in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh Ji Built in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh Ji in the City Palace Complex this in the City Palace Complex this palace was built so that the ladies of palace was built so that the ladies of the royal family could watch the the royal family could watch the royal and religious processions in the royal and religious processions in the bazars and still be in purdha. It has bazars and still be in purdha. It has 953 windows.953 windows.

Sisodia Rani Ka BaghSisodia Rani Ka Bagh

Sisodia Rani Ka BaghSisodia Rani Ka Bagh

About 6km from the city centre on About 6km from the city centre on the way to galta ji off Jaipur Agra the way to galta ji off Jaipur Agra Highway is a garden built by Sawai Highway is a garden built by Sawai Jai Singh for his second wife, a Jai Singh for his second wife, a Sisodia princess from Udaipur. It is a Sisodia princess from Udaipur. It is a terraced garden with a palace on the terraced garden with a palace on the top terrace.  This garden is a popular top terrace.  This garden is a popular venue for weddings and parties. venue for weddings and parties.

Vidhyadhar Ji Ka BaghVidhyadhar Ji Ka Bagh

Vidhyadhar Ji Ka BaghVidhyadhar Ji Ka Bagh

Named after the genius who planned the Named after the genius who planned the Pink City for Sawai Jai Singh II this garden Pink City for Sawai Jai Singh II this garden is under renovation right now( Budget 5 is under renovation right now( Budget 5 Crores).They have discovered a 250 Crores).They have discovered a 250 years old bawadi which was used to years old bawadi which was used to harvest water. This water was used for harvest water. This water was used for Vidhyadhar Garden and The Roop Niwas Vidhyadhar Garden and The Roop Niwas Garden.It was also used as  a vineyard Garden.It was also used as  a vineyard for the Jaipur royal family in the times for the Jaipur royal family in the times gone by. gone by.

Kanak Vrindawan GardenKanak Vrindawan Garden

Kanak Vrindawan GardenKanak Vrindawan Garden

This garden is on the way to Amber, This garden is on the way to Amber, near Jal Mahal. Govind Dev Ji temple near Jal Mahal. Govind Dev Ji temple and the Natwar ji’s Temple and the and the Natwar ji’s Temple and the garden have been recently restored garden have been recently restored to their former glory by The B.M. to their former glory by The B.M. Birla foundation. It is a popular Birla foundation. It is a popular picnic spot. picnic spot.

Albert HallAlbert Hall

Albert HallAlbert Hall

Built in 1886 and designed by Sir Built in 1886 and designed by Sir Swinton Jacob, Albert Hall, has been Swinton Jacob, Albert Hall, has been recently renovated with a budget of recently renovated with a budget of 4.5 Crore Rupees-this museum is 4.5 Crore Rupees-this museum is known for Persian Carpets, Egyptian known for Persian Carpets, Egyptian Mummy, antique crockery and metal Mummy, antique crockery and metal objects collections. There is an objects collections. There is an organic restaurant also in the organic restaurant also in the complex.complex.

Jantar MantarJantar Mantar

Jantar MantarJantar Mantar Built in 1827 by Maharaja  Sawai Jai Singh Ji and  situated in Built in 1827 by Maharaja  Sawai Jai Singh Ji and  situated in

the present day City Palace Complex  this Astronomical  the present day City Palace Complex  this Astronomical  Observatory’s instruments are  made with stone, marble Observatory’s instruments are  made with stone, marble and masonry and  consequently were so accurate that and masonry and  consequently were so accurate that Sawai Jai Singh Ji was able to find errors in the astronomical Sawai Jai Singh Ji was able to find errors in the astronomical tables then in use. Sawai Jai Singh Ji published his own tables then in use. Sawai Jai Singh Ji published his own tables in 1723. There are 18 instruments in the tables in 1723. There are 18 instruments in the Observatory. The largest instrument is the Samrat Yantra.It Observatory. The largest instrument is the Samrat Yantra.It is a Sun  Dial. It is 89 feet high and 148 feet wide and can is a Sun  Dial. It is 89 feet high and 148 feet wide and can find the local time with an  error of only a couple of find the local time with an  error of only a couple of seconds. It is in use till date. Samrat Yantra is used on the seconds. It is in use till date. Samrat Yantra is used on the full moon night of guru poornima to find out when the full moon night of guru poornima to find out when the monsoon is going to set in and how plentiful it will  be.monsoon is going to set in and how plentiful it will  be.

Due to the efforts of UNESCO and Archaeological Survey of Due to the efforts of UNESCO and Archaeological Survey of India, Jaipur Jantar Mantar has become the second World India, Jaipur Jantar Mantar has become the second World Heritage Site from Rajassthan. In 1985 Keoladeo National Heritage Site from Rajassthan. In 1985 Keoladeo National Park, Bharatpur, had joined the World Heritage Sites list.Park, Bharatpur, had joined the World Heritage Sites list.

Amber FortAmber Fort

Amber FortAmber Fort

Amber fort was built over two Amber fort was built over two centuries from the 16centuries from the 16thth century century onwards by Raja Man Singh Ji and onwards by Raja Man Singh Ji and Mirza Raja Jai Singh Ji and Sawai Jai Mirza Raja Jai Singh Ji and Sawai Jai Singh Ji.Singh Ji.

The temple of Shila Mata is also here.The temple of Shila Mata is also here.

A light and sound show takes place in A light and sound show takes place in the Kesar Kyrai every evening.the Kesar Kyrai every evening.

Jai GarhJai Garh

JaigarhJaigarh

The most impregnable fort in the world The most impregnable fort in the world was built by Mirza Raja Jai Singh & Sawai was built by Mirza Raja Jai Singh & Sawai Jai Singh.The museum here showcases Jai Singh.The museum here showcases Rajput artifacts and weaponry.Rajput artifacts and weaponry.

Remains of 16th century canon foundry Remains of 16th century canon foundry where Jaivana was cast can still be found. where Jaivana was cast can still be found. Jaivana was world’s largest wheeled canon-Jaivana was world’s largest wheeled canon-9 feet high, over 20 feet long and weighed 9 feet high, over 20 feet long and weighed 50 tons. It was engraved with scroll-work. It 50 tons. It was engraved with scroll-work. It took 4 elephants to change its direction.took 4 elephants to change its direction.

NahargarhNahargarh

NahargarhNahargarh

Built in 1737 and named after the Built in 1737 and named after the Prince Nahar Singh Rathore it over Prince Nahar Singh Rathore it over looks the city. Presently it is under looks the city. Presently it is under renovation.renovation.

Jal MahalJal Mahal

Jal MahalJal Mahal

Built by Sawai Pratap Singh Ji in 1799 Built by Sawai Pratap Singh Ji in 1799 A.D. It is located in the Man Sagar A.D. It is located in the Man Sagar Lake which was built by Sawai Man Lake which was built by Sawai Man Singh Ji-I. Presently under extensive Singh Ji-I. Presently under extensive renovation every year it stands renovation every year it stands witness to the annual birding fair witness to the annual birding fair held on the banks of Man Sagar Lake. held on the banks of Man Sagar Lake.

Isar LatIsar Lat

Isar LatIsar Lat

The Victory Tower known as Isar Lat or The Victory Tower known as Isar Lat or Sargasooli or Vijay Stambh was built by Sargasooli or Vijay Stambh was built by Sawai Ishwari Singh Ji in 1749 to Sawai Ishwari Singh Ji in 1749 to celebrate  his many victories in wars. It celebrate  his many victories in wars. It over looks the Tripolia Bazar and the over looks the Tripolia Bazar and the Atish Market. Tourists are welcome to Atish Market. Tourists are welcome to climb this tower  by paying a small  climb this tower  by paying a small  entrance fee. It is an easy  climb up to entrance fee. It is an easy  climb up to the  top of this seven story tower.It has the  top of this seven story tower.It has been recently renovated.been recently renovated.

Birla Planetarium Birla Planetarium Auditorium & Convention Auditorium & Convention

CentreCentre

Birla Planetarium Birla Planetarium Auditorium & Convention Auditorium & Convention

CentreCentre

It is built over 9.5 acres and is the It is built over 9.5 acres and is the major conference venue of Jaipur. It’s major conference venue of Jaipur. It’s auditorium can seat 1300 persons. It auditorium can seat 1300 persons. It also has a museum, a library and a also has a museum, a library and a planetarium. planetarium.

Thikana Govind Dev JiThikana Govind Dev Ji Legend has it that Lord Krishna came in  Sawi Jai Singh Ji’s Legend has it that Lord Krishna came in  Sawi Jai Singh Ji’s

dream and asked to have His idol installed in a part of the dream and asked to have His idol installed in a part of the City Palace Complex. The Kachawa rulers of Jaipur have City Palace Complex. The Kachawa rulers of Jaipur have always maintained that the real ruler of Jaipur is Govind Dev always maintained that the real ruler of Jaipur is Govind Dev ji and they  just Diwans. So Lord Krishna got his wish.ji and they  just Diwans. So Lord Krishna got his wish.

The idol of Govind Dev Ji was originally installed in Vrindaban The idol of Govind Dev Ji was originally installed in Vrindaban by Maharaja Man Singh Ji but was taken in hiding due to a by Maharaja Man Singh Ji but was taken in hiding due to a threat from Aurangzeb’s armies. 45 years later in 1714, threat from Aurangzeb’s armies. 45 years later in 1714, Sawai Jai Singh Ji installed the idol in Kanak Vridaban and Sawai Jai Singh Ji installed the idol in Kanak Vridaban and later on in the present day City Palace.later on in the present day City Palace.

The Govind Dev ji Trust commissioned the State Road The Govind Dev ji Trust commissioned the State Road Development Corporation with the responsibility of building Development Corporation with the responsibility of building the new satsang bhawan. The corporation in turn the new satsang bhawan. The corporation in turn commissioned Jaipur’s noted structural engineer Deepak commissioned Jaipur’s noted structural engineer Deepak Sogani to do the needful. Mr Sogani used the latest Sogani to do the needful. Mr Sogani used the latest technology of post tensioning (PT) to cast a single span roof  technology of post tensioning (PT) to cast a single span roof  of 118 feet length and 124 feet width. This architectural feat of 118 feet length and 124 feet width. This architectural feat may be included in the Guinness Book of Records soon. may be included in the Guinness Book of Records soon.

Laxmi Narayan TempleLaxmi Narayan TempleGanesh MandirGanesh Mandir

On the foot hills of the Moti doongri On the foot hills of the Moti doongri hillock are situated the Laxmi Narayan hillock are situated the Laxmi Narayan Temple or the Birla Mandir and the Temple or the Birla Mandir and the Ganesh Temple.Ganesh Temple.

The Ganesh Temple is sure to be visited The Ganesh Temple is sure to be visited by the populace of Jaipur one time or by the populace of Jaipur one time or another in their lives. Every new vehicle another in their lives. Every new vehicle is taken there for blessing and He is the is taken there for blessing and He is the first deity to be invited to any wedding. first deity to be invited to any wedding.

MojariMojari

Mojari is traditional Indian style Mojari is traditional Indian style footwear of leather with embroidery footwear of leather with embroidery done on the upper part of the done on the upper part of the footwear. They come in numerous footwear. They come in numerous shapes and styles. They are a must shapes and styles. They are a must in weddings where both bride and in weddings where both bride and groom wear them. groom wear them.

Blue PotteryBlue Pottery

The art of making these glazed pots The art of making these glazed pots of multani mitti with intricate designs of multani mitti with intricate designs of blue green and white had almost of blue green and white had almost died until Rajmata Gaytri Devi took an died until Rajmata Gaytri Devi took an interest in reviving the art and started interest in reviving the art and started promoting it.promoting it.

Today it is a flourishing art form.Much Today it is a flourishing art form.Much in demand in India and abroad.in demand in India and abroad.

Bagru and Sanganer Print Bagru and Sanganer Print TextilesTextiles

These textile prints get their names from the These textile prints get their names from the villages where they are produced. These villages where they are produced. These prints used to be produced by hand by prints used to be produced by hand by wooden blocks. Now a days some times wooden blocks. Now a days some times screens are used to keep the costs down. screens are used to keep the costs down. Now a days vegetable dyes are used and the Now a days vegetable dyes are used and the colors are pastel colors. The cloth used is colors are pastel colors. The cloth used is fine quality cotton. The clothes and fine quality cotton. The clothes and furnishings etc. made from these textiles are furnishings etc. made from these textiles are in great demand in India and abroad. in great demand in India and abroad.

Jaipuri RazaiJaipuri Razai Jaipuri Razais are around 700 to 800 gram in weight with  Jaipuri Razais are around 700 to 800 gram in weight with 

outer covering  made of very soft cotton cloth which is hand outer covering  made of very soft cotton cloth which is hand block printed in vegetable dyes in pastel colors and the block printed in vegetable dyes in pastel colors and the filling is of finely carded cotton evenly spread in the filling is of finely carded cotton evenly spread in the covering and stitched by hand. The borders are sewn by covering and stitched by hand. The borders are sewn by machine to make them last longer. These quilts come in all machine to make them last longer. These quilts come in all sizes. They are filled with the best cotton money can buy sizes. They are filled with the best cotton money can buy brought  from Punjab, Haryana and Ganganagar. They are brought  from Punjab, Haryana and Ganganagar. They are mostly manufactured in Chardarwaza, Idgah and mostly manufactured in Chardarwaza, Idgah and Shastrinagar and sold mostly in the bazars of the walled Shastrinagar and sold mostly in the bazars of the walled city. In keeping with the demands and tastes of the city. In keeping with the demands and tastes of the customers the outer coverings are also made of silk and customers the outer coverings are also made of silk and velvet.velvet.

Instead of hand block printing  screens are also used to Instead of hand block printing  screens are also used to print the outer covering to keep the cost of the finished print the outer covering to keep the cost of the finished product down. That is why a single quilt can cost from product down. That is why a single quilt can cost from couple of hundred rupees to more than a couple of couple of hundred rupees to more than a couple of thousand rupees.thousand rupees.

Lac Work ItemsLac Work Items

From 18 th century onwards the  artisans of From 18 th century onwards the  artisans of Jaipur in the maniharon ka raasta  have Jaipur in the maniharon ka raasta  have been producing lac bangles- Chura. Now a been producing lac bangles- Chura. Now a days  they make whole jewellery sets of days  they make whole jewellery sets of Lac.  They also make gift items of Lac like Lac.  They also make gift items of Lac like replicas of guitars, jewellery boxes, mirror replicas of guitars, jewellery boxes, mirror frames  bottles  and pen stands. To add frames  bottles  and pen stands. To add beauty to these items they are inlaid  with beauty to these items they are inlaid  with little pieces of mirror etc. These items are in little pieces of mirror etc. These items are in huge demand by the locals and tourists huge demand by the locals and tourists alike. Lac items are exported also. alike. Lac items are exported also.

PuppetsPuppets

Your children will no doubt enjoy the Your children will no doubt enjoy the puppet shows. But you can buy a puppet shows. But you can buy a puppet or two for decorating your puppet or two for decorating your sitting room.sitting room.

PaintingsPaintings

Copies of ancient classical miniature Copies of ancient classical miniature paintings and folk paintings are paintings and folk paintings are freely available in art shops besides freely available in art shops besides the contemporary work of local the contemporary work of local artists.artists.

CarpetsCarpets

Besides daries and carpets Jaipur Besides daries and carpets Jaipur craftsmen also make silk carpets. craftsmen also make silk carpets.

LaheriyaLaheriya

Laheriya is a sari design which is Laheriya is a sari design which is especially worn during the monsoon especially worn during the monsoon months.months.

JewelleryJewellery

Jaipur is known for enamel or meenakari Jaipur is known for enamel or meenakari jewellery, thewa and kundankari. It is jewellery, thewa and kundankari. It is also known for polished precious and also known for polished precious and semi precious stones. It also produces semi precious stones. It also produces silver ornaments. silver ornaments.

However if you do not have any personal However if you do not have any personal knowledge of jewels or stones do not buy knowledge of jewels or stones do not buy any or buy only from reputed firms.any or buy only from reputed firms.

Hand Made Paper ProductsHand Made Paper Products Of Sanganer Of Sanganer

Sanganer is famous not only for Sanganer is famous not only for sanganer print textile products but sanganer print textile products but also for recycled paper products. also for recycled paper products. These paper products are much in These paper products are much in demand in India and abroad.demand in India and abroad.

Marble StatuesMarble Statues

Jaipur’s Khazanewalon Ka Rasta is Jaipur’s Khazanewalon Ka Rasta is famous for articles made from famous for articles made from marble. You can even watch the marble. You can even watch the craftsmen at work here.craftsmen at work here.

Raj MandirRaj Mandir

Raj MandirRaj Mandir

Raj Mandir Cinema hall is a single Raj Mandir Cinema hall is a single screen theatre. They do not build screen theatre. They do not build them like this any more. An evening them like this any more. An evening of entertainment by a Bollywood of entertainment by a Bollywood potboiler is a must here.potboiler is a must here.

CuisineCuisine

In the old times Rajasthani households In the old times Rajasthani households

subsisted on food made from grains as subsisted on food made from grains as vegetables were not easily available vegetables were not easily available because of lack of transport. because of lack of transport.

On your visit try to have one Rajasthani On your visit try to have one Rajasthani meal of choorma-dal-bati. For a non meal of choorma-dal-bati. For a non vegetarian a meal with lal maans vegetarian a meal with lal maans cooked rajasthani style is a must.cooked rajasthani style is a must.

MehendiMehendi

When in Jaipur if the women of the When in Jaipur if the women of the family have the time one fun thing to family have the time one fun thing to do would be to have mehendi applied do would be to have mehendi applied to their hands and feet. They can find to their hands and feet. They can find some body to apply mehendi out side some body to apply mehendi out side one of the big malls. It not only will one of the big malls. It not only will make the women’s hearts sing but it make the women’s hearts sing but it is also auspicious. is also auspicious.

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