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Jaipur
is the capital of Rajasthan famed for its
incomparable beauty and charm. As most of the forts
and palaces here are made of red sandstone and
marble, this city is popularly known as the Pink
City. People of Jaipur are warm and friendly.
They
are dressed in attractive, vibrant colors. Majestic
forts and magnificent palaces in Jaipur take us back
in history to the time when Maharajas ruled. Jaipur
is famous for its arts and artefacts including the
charming blue pottery and attractively embroidered
leather shoes.
Tourist influx in this city is predominantly due to
the number of popular tourist attractions in and
around. Visitors enjoy browsing through the bazaars
and visiting palaces, havelis, forts, museums and
temples here.
Jaipur is famed for its rich and royal food. Every
restaurant here serves delicious and mouth watering
local dishes such as Rajasthan Subji, Chapattis, Dal
Batti, Churma, Mawa Kachori, Ghewar and Mirchi Bada
apart from Intercontinental, Chinese, Italian and
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Tourist Attractions In Jaipur
Some of the important tourist destinations in Jaipur
include the City Palace, Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jantar
Mantar and Ram Niwas Bagh.
Hawa Mahal
is understandably the pride of Jaipur. Also
known as the “Palace on Wheels”, this majestic structure
stands testimony to the architectural grandeur of
Rajasthan. Hawa Mahal is a screen made of sandstone
featuring 593 windows through which the royalty enjoyed
a view of the street below in a discreet manner.
Just outside Jaipur, on the sandstone hilltop, you can
find the famed
Amber Fort. This fort is a unique blend
of Mughal and Rajput architecture and is made of red
sandstone and marble.
One of the most fascinating observatories in the world
is located in Jaipur.
Jantar Mantar
offers a stunning
view of the stars and is equipped with the latest
advanced equipments.
Ram Niwas Bagh
is a superbly designed garden featuring a
herbarium, a museui, a zoo, an aviary, a greenhouse and
a sports ground.
The
City Palace
stands at the centre of the city as an
exemplary example of Mughal and Rajput architecture.
This building encloses a variety of structures such as –
· Mubarak
Mahal features the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh Museum which
has on display rare manuscript collections, attractive
Mughal carpets, Mughal and Rajasthani miniatures, Mughal
costumes and a collection of weapons.
· Diwan-e-Khas
private audience hall of the King
· Chandra
Mahal, the seven storey moon palace
Some of the popular temples in Jaipur include the
Laxmi
Narayan Temple
and the
Govind Devji Temple.
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Hotels In Jaipur
Hotels in Jaipur are categorized to suit the preference
and budget of every single traveller. This city features
some of the most royal heritage hotels, upbeat business
hotels, low priced accommodation to suit backpackers and
budget hotels.
Heritage hotels are a unique mix of modern
sophistication and traditional etiquettes. These
awe-inspiring hotels are mostly royal residences
refurnished to accommodate the affluent travellers.
Five star hotels here are modern providing state-of-art
amenities frequented by luxury lovers and businessmen.
Budget accommodation in Jaipur includes homestays and
three star hotels ideally suiting the economy class
travellers.
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