Jaipur an Important Cornerstone of Rajasthan Tourism

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Jaipur the 'Pink City of India' is a land of mind-blowing monuments which showcases the glimpses of royalty of royal dynasties who ruled it for centuries. The historic city Jaipur is the capital city of pulsating Rajasthan which is known worldwide for its magnificent monuments like Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Rambagh Palace, Jaigarh Fort, Jantar Mantar, Amber Fort and many more. It is among the most famous Rajasthan Tourist Places where tourists from across the globe flock to experience the customs, traditions, legacy and vibrant festivals of this place. This is one of the popular destinations of Rajasthan Tourism where one can get the glimpses of bygone raj culture. Some of the popular attractions of this place are:

Hawa Mahal:



This pyramid-shaped five storied mask is among the most popular and most visited attraction of Jaipur Tour. As its walls are pierced with more than 900 windows, it is also known as 'Palace of Winds' or 'Palace of the Breeze'. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 for the women of royal families to see the street processions without themselves being seen. This palace is famous for its 953 small windows, popularly known as 'Jharokhas', decorated with tiny latticework which fascinates tourists during their visit to this place.


City Palace:



It is among the known attractions of Jaipur famous for its architectural pattern based on traditional Rajput and Mughal styles. This palace was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II and later several changes were made by his successors. The whole palace is elegantly designed and divided into courtyards, gardens and buildings. Each part is indistinguishable from the other in terms of construction, design and decoration. Some of the beautiful palaces and imposing halls of this palace are Badal Mahal, Mubarak Mahal and Chandra Mahal which fascinate tourists during their visit to this place.

Jantar Mantar:



Jantar Mantar of Jaipur is biggest among the five stone observatories of India which was built by Maharajah Jai Singh II in the 18th century. It is known for its remarkable collection of architectural astronomical instruments which showcases the scientific achievements of the royal dynasties of that time. During the bygone era this observatory was used for determining time, predicting eclipses, tracking stars in their orbits and calculating the heavenly altitudes of various heavenly bodies.

Jaipur is among the popular attractions of Rajasthan which is famous for its heritage monuments, colorful festivals, vibrant culture and exotic cuisine. Some of other most popular attractions of this place are Nahargarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Laxmi Naryan Temple, Gaitore and Nahargarh Fort.

Jaipur the most favored destination of Rajasthan Tourism is famous round the world for its royal heritage, audacious cultural saga and natural beauty. For more information visit www.rajasthantourplanner.com/.

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