Jaipur Rajasthan
Jaipur, city, capital of Rajasthan state, northwest India. Located in the central east of the state, it borders Alwar (northeast) and Ajmer (southwest). It is the richest city in Rajasthan
Jaipur, the largest city in Rajasthan is an epitome of grandeur and power. The city was founded by Jai Singh II in 1727 and was India’s first planned city. Jaipur was the capital of the ancient Kachwaha rulers and thus presents itself as a tourist destination. This royal place is rich in heritage, culture and architecture. In the fort, the palace, the quiet and beautiful temples have; Jaipur is a great tourist destination. It is not only palaces and palaces that this city offers.
Apart from these fascinating sights, Jaipur has beautiful handicrafts and fine jewelry. These intricate works of art add life and color to the unique character of this pink city. In addition, the tranquility of the beautiful garden and flower arrangement is the icing on the beautiful cake. Everything makes it a beautiful thing that pleases every guest.
India’s first planned city
Jaipur was the first well-developed city of India and Rajao showed great interest in its construction. Modern kings have produced architectural maps with the help of many architectural books and architects. Savai Jai Singh II was worried about the safety of his country after many yuddu and Maratha.
This is why he created this talented community because of the cultural interests published in the scientific method. Sawai Jai Singh II, who was interested in mathematics and science, founded this city on the advice of Vidyadhar Chakravarti, a Bengal scholar. Vidya-dhar studied ancient astronomy and discussed the plans of the city with the king.
Sightseeing in Jaipur
Jantar Mantar
Located in the center of Jaipur, Jantar Mantar is an astronomical observatory built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II between 1728-1734. The observatory has become a meeting place for scientific culture around the world and has combined political, social and religious events with astronomy. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is the largest of the five similar structures built in northern India. It has a large stone apparatus with an amazing combination of geometric shapes to see the celestial bodies with the naked eye. The accuracy and precision of these astronomical instruments have fascinated architects, mathematicians, artists and historians since ancient times.
The museum also has the largest sundial stone in the world which calculates the local time and manages to inspire the interest of tourists to this day. To understand the process of determining the movement of the planet through observation and calculation, you must visit the Jantar Mantar at noon, because the readings from the instruments are accurate after the sun has passed.
Fort Jaigarh
Built on the “Cheel ka Teela” or Mount of Eagles, Jaigarh Fort was built to protect the Amber Fort. Located 500 feet above sea level, the fort offers a panoramic view of the Amber Fort and its surroundings.
Built in 1726 under the authority of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II, the fort has a beautiful blend of Indo-Persian architecture. Intricate lattice windows decorate the cyclopean walls of the fort to provide a perfect view of the surroundings. You can walk around the huge red sandstone and imagine life in the time of the warrior kings who lived there hundreds of years ago. One of the main attractions of the fort is the “Jaivana Cannon”, the world’s largest cannon on wheels that has only been fired once since its existence. Other places of interest include the Central Watchtower, Water Heritage Walk, Shubhat Niwas (Warrior Hall) and the Armory. This complex is also home to many important temples such as Kal BhairavTemple, Ram Harihar Temple, Lalit Mandir, Aram Mandir and Vilas Mandir.
Nahargarh Reserve
Nahargarh Fort was built in the middle of the Aravalli hills to fortify the royal residence of the mighty Rajput, the Amber Palace. This majestic structure has been towering over the beautiful city of Jaipur for 300 years. It was built in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II as a retirement home for kings and queens. The fascinating Indo-European architecture and the beautiful past have attracted tourists from all over the world.
The fort saw important historical events in the 18th century. You step into history by visiting the temple dedicated to the kings of Jaipur and discover the amazing Sheesh Mahal, visit the wax museum and click pictures near the Jal Mahal.
Other must-see attractions are the ‘Madhavendra Bhawan’ built by Sawai Madho Singh and the shrine of Prince Rathore Nahar Singh Bhomia, whose ghost haunted the place until the tower was dedicated to him.
Amber Fort
The famous Amber Fort is a seven-century-old Rajputana palace located about 11 km from Jaipur. Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is one of the most beautiful architectural monuments of India. Located in the Aravalli Hills, Amber Fort (also known as Amer Fort) was built by Raja Man Singh I in 1592 and completed by Mirja Raja Jai Singh. Built of red and yellow sandstone with white marble additions, the beautiful fort offers a breathtaking view of Lake Maota.
The beautiful palace is divided into four courtyards and includes attractions like Diwan-e-Aam, Diwan-e-Khas, Siladevi Temple and Sheesh Mahal. The main entrances to the palace are Suraj Pol and Chand Pol, both of which lead to a large courtyard called Jaleb Chowk. You can enjoy an elephant ride at the entrance of the fort or take a car. After spending three or four hours exploring the fort, you can immerse yourself in its history with an amazing sound and light show.
Hawaiian Mahal
Jaipur’s most iconic landmark, the Hawa Mahal marks 200 years in the heart of the city. Famous for its unique honeycomb design and Indo-Islamic architecture, the five-story palace has 953 lattice windows. Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh built it in 1799 as a summer palace, painted pink and decorated with floral designs.
The palace is designed to provide a spectacular view of Jantar Mantar, City Palace and Sireh Deori Bazaar. Its intricate windows called ‘Jharokhas’ allowed the royal ladies to enjoy the royal processions and daily market activities on the streets out of sight of the public.
Royal ceremonies are held on the first floor called Sharad Mandir, the second floor called Ratan Mandir is decorated with beautiful mirrors, the other two floors are Vichitra Mandir and Hawa Mandir. The high ground known as Prakash Mandir has an open terrace on each side offering a beautiful view of the city. You can visualize their life by looking through the open windows and discover the richness of Rajputana culture through the paintings and ceremonial weapons kept in the museum complex.
Laxmi Narayan Temple / Birla Mandir
Located at the foot of Moti Doongri, the Laxmi Narayan temple or Birla Mandir was built by the B.M Birla Foundation in 1988. The Maharaja of Jaipur donated the land for the temple for a token amount of one rupee. Birla Mandir is famous for its beautiful building in pure white marble.
Dedicated to Laxmi (Goddess of Wealth) and Narayan (Lord Vishnu), the temple has hand-carved idols carved from a single piece of marble. Like other Birla temples across the country, the Laxmi Narayan Temple showcases the diversity and richness of Indian culture and the holistic approach to Hinduism.
Its three-fold structure is a symbol of secularism among different religions in India. Intricate paintings and drawings from mythology adorn the roof, ceiling and walls of the temple. The presence of images of great philosophers and religious teachers from around the world represents the contribution of modern Indian culture. The beautiful gardens complement the beautiful architecture of the temple and add to the serenity and spiritual atmosphere. Tourists of different religious beliefs flock to the temple to admire its mesmerizing beauty.
