Popular Golden Triangle tour of India includes Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra in the circuit. Jaipur is the perfect place to witness the Rajasthani traditions and culture. Located at a distance of 270 km from Delhi, Jaipur is easily reachable and one of the best places to indulge in exploring the different heritage forts, palaces, and local markets.
The interesting fact about Jaipur is that the city is covered in a pink hue, the history behind the pink color goes back to 1853. To welcome the Prince of Wales, Jaipur was painted pink in his honor. Local handicrafts, jewelry, textiles and bed sheets are quite popular amongst tourists. A Jaipur trip should be your mind if planning to visit India soon.
• Unforgettable tales from the Amber Fort:
It is recommended that you visit the fort early in the morning so that there is less crowd. You can go for an elephant ride till the entrance of Amber Fort. It was built in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh in Rajputana and Mughal style of architecture. The fort features red and yellow sandstones and stands atop the Aravalli Hills. There are carvings, paintings and other antiques inside the fort that will surely excite you. Diwan-e-Aam, the Diwan-e-Khas, and the Sheesh Mahal are the main complexes inside the fort.
• The mesmerizing beauty of the City Palace:
Regarded as one of the best tourist spots, the City Palace is quite huge with the presence of buildings, courtyards and lush green gardens. Designed in Rajputana and Mughal style of Architecture, the City Palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Singh during the 17th century. It was the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur. It is a popular tourist spot and it is advisable to visit the palace in the early morning or early evening.
• Hawa Mahal is a beautiful landmark:
A beautiful five-storey structure with a mesh of windows, Hawa Mahal’s shape is quite similar to a crown. If you get to the top of Hawa Mahal, beautiful city views can be seen. It was built by Maharaja Sawai Singh in 1799 and it is also referred as the Palace of the winds. Hawa Mahal is located at walking distance from the City Palace and Jantar Mantar.
• Spectacular Jantar Mantar:
Regarded as the largest stone astronomical observatory in the world, Jantar Mantar has great cultural and scientific value. You will find scientific instruments built of brass and stone in the observatory. The observatory was built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh in 1727-33.
I am a history lover and my love affair with the arts and history has always kept me motivated to travel around the world. As my profession is considered, I am a teacher and a Life-Coach. When I am back home and not traveling around, I love to indulge myself in gardening.
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