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 The
city capital in the tone of an autumnal sunset, literally
blushed pink when prince Albert the consort of Queen
Victoria, stepped on its soil. Interspersing the play
of red and pink were white borders and motifs, painstakingly
outlining the architectural highlights of Jaipur's buildings.
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II had it built. Jaipur
is the only city in the world symbolizing the nine divisions
of the Universe through nine rectangular sectors subdividing
it. Interestingly, the royal family's earlier
residence at Amer is only 11 km away. The palaces
and forts of yesteryears that were witness to royal
processions and splendor are now living monuments, accepted
quite naturally into the lifestyles of the people of
the 'Pink City'. Jaipur is connected from other tourist
and business centers such as Delhi, Mumbai & Jodhpur.
Jaipur's signature building is Hawa
Mahal, a multi-layered
palace with a profusion of windows and stone screen.
Jantar Mantar is a stone observatory
raised in the 18th century. The city palace was the
principal residence of the former ruler of the state.
Heading out of the city is Jal
mahal a former hunting lodge.The experience
of visiting Amer
Palace,
cannot be easily described. Overlooking Amer are two
fortresses, Jaigarh
and Nahargarh.
Two gardens that must be visited are
the landscaped pavilions known as
Vidyadharji Ka Bagh and Ka
Sisodia Rani Bagh. These pleasure
pavilion can also be booked for parties. The newly built
Birla Mandir
is a unique monument with exquisite marble carvings |
