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Jal Mahal Palace	Top^
Jal Mahal is an 18th century pleasure palace and is located in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. The palace is perched amidst Mansagar lake, which is in turn nestled amongst the Nahargarh hills. The Jal Mahal Palace, Jaipur is noted for its sophisticated design and grand architecture. The Palace was developed as a pleasure spot and was used for the royal duck shooting parties. A causeway leads to Jal Mahal Palace situated in the middle of Man Sagar lake, opposite the cenotaphs. The first four floors of this building is under water, only the top floor remains outside. One can have a wonderful view of the lake and the palace from Nahargarh Fort Built in 1799, the palace is now abandoned, but reasonably well preserved. The lake eco system is home to a variety of migratory and resident birds. The Mansagar Dam on the eastern side of the lake acts as a vantage point for viewing the lake and the valley.
Hawa Mahal	Top^
Poet king Sawai Pratap Singh built this palace of winds. This is the most easily recalled landmarks of Jaipur and is also its icon. Located in the city Palace it is best viewed from the outside for the palace is really a facade. This five-storey building overlooking the busy bazaar street is a stunning example of Rajput architecture and artistry with its pink delicately honeycombed 953 sandstone windows known as 'jharokhas'. It was originally built for the ladies of the royal household to watch everyday life and processions in the city from their veiled comfort.
Amber Fort	Top^
The Amer Fort or Amber Fort in Jaipur was built with red sandstone and white marble which makes it a stunning sight. The Maotha Lake, located in the front of the fort adds to the attraction. The mirrors in the fort reflect the waters lake thereby creating a wonderful sight. Although the outer appearance of the fort is rough and craggy, the interior presents a completely different picture with numerous beautiful and intricate carvings. The carvings are a blend of both Rajput and Muslim schools of art. The whole fort consists of a wide range of exquisite paintings of various hunting and adventure scenes of the Rajput rulers. There are also paintings of the city.Some of the important buildings in the Amber Palace are Shila Devi Temple, Diwan-I-Aam, Jai Mandir, Diwan-E-Khas., Kali Temple and Ganesh Pol.
Jaigarh Fort	Top^
At a distance of 15kms from Jaipur, stands the imposing Jaigarh Fort. Also called the Victory Fort, the Jaigarh Fort stands in the midst of thorn-scrub hills that impart a sterner look to the already forbidding Fort. As one approaches the fort from the steep road that leads to the main gate, the Dungar Darwaza, one cannot help but remark at the amazing view it offers of the city below. The Jaigarh fort was built to bolster up the defense of Amer, so one should not be amazed to find that the fort unlike most palaces and forts of Jaipur is quite plain and simple. It has moats and all the features you would expect of a full-fledged citadel.
Nahargarh Fort	Top^
Nahargarh Fort has its own significant place in history. Built by Sawai Raja Jai Singh in the year 1734 and located on the asperous Aravalli hills, the Nahargarh Fort was required to strengthen the protective coverage of Amber, the capital of the earlier rulers of Jaipur. Further extension and expansion work was done in the fort by later rulers and it is these additions that today hold the attention of the tourists. The original old structures have been hugely affected by the passage of time.
City Palace	Top^
Located in the heart of the walled city, The City Palace Complex gives you an idea about the farsightedness of the founder of Jaipur Sawai Jai Singh. He left behind a legacy of some of the most imposing and magnificent architecture, art and craft structure in the city. Sawai Jai Singh built its many buildings but some of some of the structures were also built by later rulers and some of them are even dated in the in the twentieth century too. The palace is a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architecture and the royal family still lives in a part of the palace.
Rajmahal Palace	Top^
Raj Mahal Palace in Jaipur was built about two fifty years ago by Sawai Jai Singh of Jaipur. Covering an area of 15 acres the Mahal Palace was built for the Maharaja's favorite queen. The hotel renders excellent accommodation facilities to the guests and promises to make the stay an enjoyable and comfortable one for the guests. The rooms are provided with color televisions, cable connections, minibars, telephones, attached bathrooms with running hot and cold water, excellent room services and air conditioners.
Laxmi Narayan Temple	Top^
Birla Mandir in the pink City exhibits contemporary architecture. Though the temple is named after the deities, it is rather known by the name Birla temple, since this was built by the corporate giants, Birla Foundation. Built in with glittering white marble, this temple presents an enthralling look. The chief deity in the temple gives an ethereal appeal since it is made up of a single piece of marble. The temple premises hold images of many other deities and among them the image of Lord Ganesh looks quite significant. Its three domes symbolizes the rich secular principles of Indian democracy. The temples is ornamented with rich sculptures and carved images that portray the mythological aspects of the Hindu religion. With its fine artistic works and structural grandeur Birla Mandir presents as a stunning formation of modern time.
samode palace	Top^
Samode Palace is 42 kms from Jaipur and is a perfect place to spend one's holidays. It is a place of great interest for people who appreciate culture and local arts. The village or town is famous for its magnificent havelis, mansions and handicrafts, so for your next holiday travel to Samode and see the rural life and flavors of Rajasthan. The famous Samode Palace belongs to the Rawals of Samode, who do not belong to a royal family but are affluent noblemen. This family was bestowed the title of "Maha Rawal" by the royal family as a reward for their loyalty and courage. The Samode Palace is about four hundred years old and has gone through a lot of restoration work. Many new additions have been made to this old palace, which is now a heritage hotel.
Jantar Mantar	Top^
Jantar Mantar is derived from the Sanskrit term Yantra Mantra meaning a device and formulae. The observatory took nearly seven years to complete and was built between 1728 and 1734 at the behest of Emperor Muhammad Shah who commissioned Raja Sawai Jai Singh II to correct astronomical tables, as it was known that the Raja was an excellent astronomer himself and took keen interest in astronomy. Jantar Mantar is a living proof of the interest of the people even 300 years ago in astronomy and the science of celestial bodies. The fourteen geometric instruments of Jantar Mantar can still be used for making astronomical observations. The concrete astronomical instruments calculate the time of the day, can predict eclipses, measure the height of the celestial bodies and predict the situation of the constellations.
govind devji temple	Top^
Situated in the midst of the sprawling Jai Niwas Garden and to the north of Chandra Mahal, is the spire less temple of Lord Krishna. The image of the patron deity Govind Devji, originally installed in a temple of Vrinddavan, Uttarpradesh and then it was reinstalled here by Sawai Jai Singh II in 1590, as the tutelary deity. According to a legend, Govind Dev Ji appeared in the dream of Raja Sawai Jai Singh and asked him to bring his idol from Vrindavan to Jaipur. As a consequence, Raja Sawai Jai Singh brought the idol and placed in the City Palace complex of Jaipur. After the sad demise of Jai Singh, many successors acquired the throne, but Raja Man Singh took the initiative to build the temple in 1890.
central museum	Top^
Constructed in 1876, when the Prince of Wales, King Edward VII has visited India and designed by Colonel Sir Swinton Jacob. It was opened to public in 1886. Government Central Museum or Albert Hall is situated within the Ram Niwas Garden, which is the oldest Museum in the state. The museum has various sections of metal ware, ivory work, lacquer work, jewellery, textiles, pottery, carved wooden objects, arms and weapons, clay models, sculptures, educational, scientific and zoological objects, tribal costumes, ceramics, oil and miniature paintings, inlay work, musical instruments, clocks, marble statues. There is also a large collection of miniatures from the Bundi, Kota, Kishangarh, Udaipur and Jaipur schools of painting; ceremonial robes worn by kings and queens and samples of wood block printing in the textile section.
bissau palace	Top^
The Thakurs of Bissau were a bristling, prickly lot, and were often at daggers drawn with other feudal chiefs. While their fort in the Shekhawati region was sold a few decades ago, the townhouse in Jaipur, called Bissau Palace, now functions as a hotel. Set in a garden, the rambling building has a quaint colonial air about it, somewhat ruined by the souvenir shops. The building inside recreates turn-of-the-century architecture combining English formality with the Rajput need for open courtyards and separate wings.
albert museum	Top^
The Alber Hall Museum in Jaipur is one of the oldest museums of the state. The Albert Hall museum was built to welcome the Prince of Wales on his visit to India in 1876. Located amidst the Ram Niwas Bagh in Jaipur, the Albert Hall museum has an assortment of rare articles including textiles, paintings, carpets, metal and wood crafts, pottery, arms and weapons, dolls, toys and an Egyptian mummy belonging to the Ptolemaic Epoch. The Albert hall museum also houses the famous carpet that was bought by Mirza jai singh I from Shah Abbas of Persia. The museum also showcases the miniature paintings from different schools of Rajasthan.
narain niwas palace	Top^
Built in 1928 by Gen. Amar Singh, Thakur of Kanota and then commander of the Jaipur State forces, this was originally a country residence to which the Thakur would retreat from the walled city. The 3-hectare (7-acre) property remains an oasis, but the city now surrounds it. Since opening as a heritage hotel in 1978, it has been featured in glossy design publications like Taschen's Indian Interiors.
kanak valley	Top^
Kanak Valley that lies, nestled in the lap of picturesque Aravalli's flanked by the Dharbawati River and covered with dhok and kadamba trees. Located close to Jaipur and on the way to the imposing Amber Fort, the Kanak Valley is a lovely green oasis that flourishes in a bare land. The very sight of water cascades, deep green trees, ponds and hill brooks in a seemingly barren land create dreamlike vistas.
Cenotaphs of Gaitore	Top^
Gaitore is the cremation ground of the royal Maharajas of the pink city of Rajasthan. Gaitore word has its origin form the Hindi word 'Gaye Ka Thor', meaning resting place of departed souls. It is located 15 km from Jaipur and can be easily reached. Each chhatri (cenotaph) here is dedicated to the respective rulers. The cenotaphs are a perfect amalgamation of Islamic and Hindu temple architecture. Remember not miss the cenotaph of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II which is considered the most impressive one. It is made of white marble with intricate carvings on it. The beautifully carved peacocks appear original. The carvings on each chhatri is a reflection of the taste of respective Maharajas.
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh	Top^
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh was built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur, in 1728, as a gift by the royal groom to his Sisodia Queen from Udaipur. Depicting the theme based on the legends of eternal lovers - Lord Krishna and his soul beloved Radha, the garden is laid in Mughal style, 8 km from Jaipur on the way to Agra. The gardens appeal to the aesthetic and visual tastes of the onlooker with its multi-tiered gardens, most elegant and graceful fountains and watercourses, painted pavilions and galleries and most exotic murals of Lord Krishna in all sorts of poses taken from his lifetime.
rambagh palace	Top^
Rambagh Palace, has been home to generations of royals. Built in 1835 on a modest scale for the queen's favourite handmaiden Kesar Badaran, it was later refurbished as a royal guesthouse and hunting lodge. In 1925, Rambagh was converted into a palace, and became the residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur. The 'Jewel of Jaipur' as it is fondly called, remained the home of the Jaipur royal family until 1957, when it was first converted into a luxury hotel by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II. But it wasn't until 1972 that Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces took over the reins. It is now the 'jewel in the crown' among the authentic palaces of the Taj in India.
galtaji temple	Top^
Galtaji is an ancient Hindu pilgrimage site situated 10 km from Jaipur in Indian state of Rajasthan on Jaipur-Agra highway near Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh .There are temples, pavilions, natural springs and holy 'kunds'.It is believed that Saint Galav spent his life here and did meditation. The main temple here is temple of Galtaji in pink stone and has a huge complex. The temple has a number of pavilions with rounded roofs, exquisitely carved pillars and painted walls. The temple is surrounded by natural springs and reservoirs that are considered holy .There are seven tanks here and the Galta Kund is considered the holiest. A large number of people take a holy bath in these tanks especially on Makar Sankranti.