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Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, India, affectionately known as the Pink City. Jaipur has got many alluring places in the form of forts, palaces, gardens, historical monuments, fairs and festivals. Jaipur is the place that has always been viewed as the city of historical importance. The Pink City is a favorite destination of people from India and foreign tourists that come to enjoy the breathtaking view of the city's charm, tradition and cultural heritage. Here are some of the Jaipur's most popular sightseeing destinations.
Jantar Mantar: The Jantar Mantar in the Pink City consists of multiple structures of stone build in varied and large geometric forms that have caught the attention of artists, architects and art historiographers throughout the world. Build by Sawai Raja Jai Singh II of Jaipur between 1727 and 1734. The Jaipur observatory was built in 1728 and was the biggest of all his observatories.
Gaitore: Gaitore, in Jaipur, is a special place with its own charm, a magnificent crimination ground of the rulers of Jaipur displays the royal past of Jaipur and its imperial rulers. The Chhatris at Gaitore, are a perfect blend of architectural essentials of Islamic tomb architecture and Hindu temple architecture.
Samode: Samode was one of the grand places of Jaipur, built in the 19th century and is well-known for its havelis and forts. The Palace belonged to Rawals of Samode, now converted into Heritage Hotel by the Samode family is embellished with rich work of ornamentation and is a wonderful example of Rajput-Mughal architecture.
Swargasuli of Isar Lat: A seven storied minaret (tower), which was erected in the mid 18th century, was built to commemorate the difficult victory of Ishwari Singh. The place is also famous for its versatile bazaars.
Jantar Mantar: The Jantar Mantar in the Pink City consists of multiple structures of stone build in varied and large geometric forms that have caught the attention of artists, architects and art historiographers throughout the world. Build by Sawai Raja Jai Singh II of Jaipur between 1727 and 1734. The Jaipur observatory was built in 1728 and was the biggest of all his observatories.
Gaitore: Gaitore, in Jaipur, is a special place with its own charm, a magnificent crimination ground of the rulers of Jaipur displays the royal past of Jaipur and its imperial rulers. The Chhatris at Gaitore, are a perfect blend of architectural essentials of Islamic tomb architecture and Hindu temple architecture.
Samode: Samode was one of the grand places of Jaipur, built in the 19th century and is well-known for its havelis and forts. The Palace belonged to Rawals of Samode, now converted into Heritage Hotel by the Samode family is embellished with rich work of ornamentation and is a wonderful example of Rajput-Mughal architecture.
Swargasuli of Isar Lat: A seven storied minaret (tower), which was erected in the mid 18th century, was built to commemorate the difficult victory of Ishwari Singh. The place is also famous for its versatile bazaars.
