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The capital of Rajasthan is one of the ideal places to start the discovery of Rajasthan. Jaipur is a young city which would be around 3 centuries old. It was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of the Kachchawaha dynasty. Like all Rajput kings, Kachchawahas claim to be the descendants of Shri Ram of Ramayana. It is the only city in the world symbolising the nine divisions of the universe through nine rectangular sectors sub dividing it according to the principals laid down in the 'Shilpa Shastra'. and ancient indian architecture.
Jaipur
The capital of Rajasthan Jaipur is the gateway to the state. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II of the Kachchwa dynasty from Amber are believed to be the descendants of Shri Ram from the hindu epic Ramayana. Jaipur has been laid acording to the conventional nine grid pattern whom astrologery believe are very lucky. The heart of the city is the City Palaceand the public buildings are set out in rows. Pink City as it is named the tradition of painting the buldings pink is continued over ages. Vidyadhar who was the planner of the city brought in simmilarity in the buildings ans is said to have been the reason for the pink colour too.
Jaipur has paegents and festivals to tradition dressed people, handicrafts, royal palaces, handicrafts or colourful baazars.
Destinations in Rajasthan
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What to see in Jaipur
11 km from Jaipur, itt borders the Maota Lake. tourists can ride up to the fort from the base of the hill on elephants. One of the most striking parts of the fort is the Hall of Mirrors.
The City Palace as the name suggests lies in the heart of the city. Two elephants carved in marble guard the entrance. The centre of the complex is the Chandra Mahal is where the present royal famaily residing.
Hawa Mahal was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. It was actually built in the deign of a crown of Lord Krishna. It is actually a part of the City Palace and it was called the Zenana or the womens chambers.
Outside the palace of the city gate is the Jantar Mantar which is a creation related to astronomy. The Jantar Mantar is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built by Maharaja (Ruler) Jai Singh II who was a keen to know and study the movements of the sun and earth.
Govind Devji Temple, Jaigarh, Jai Mahal, Nahargarh etc
