Jaipur Vacations

Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City, was founded in 1727 AD by one of the greatest rulers of the Kachhawaha clan, the astronomer king Sawai Jai Singh. It is a very well planned city laid out in a grid pattern and was designed by a young Bengali engineer and scholar by the name "Vidyadhar Bhattacharya". It is the only city symbolizing the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors.

The city is known for its marvelous architecture and intricately carved monuments that are adequately matched by the lively spirit of culture, festivals and its celebrations. It presents a rare combination of modernism and historic traditions. The palaces and forts of the bygone era offer a live testimony to the glorious architectural brilliance.

Interesting Places
Amber Fort
Amber Fort was built in 1592 by Man Singh and is one of the living romantic fort palaces in Rajasthan. The walls depict painted hunting scenes with precious stones and mirrors set into the plaster.

City Palace
The famous City Palace is a glorious architectural monument reviving the historical culture of majestic Rajasthan. The palace has now been transformed into a museum that houses antique historical collections.

Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh. Built out of exquisite red and pink sandstone, Hawa Mahal stands as a beautiful testimony of the royal past.

Jai Garh
Named after Jai Singh II, the Jaigarh Fort is built on a cliff and is surrounded by huge battlements with inside walkways offering stunning views on all sides.

Nahargarh Fort
Nahargarh Fort built by Jai Singh II in 1734, near Jaipur provides magnificent view down to the Man Sagar Lake. In the midst of this lake is a palatial duck blind, which was used for shooting parties by the royal family members.

Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar is one of the five observatories constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh.