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The city of architectural marvel and known as the ‘pink city of India’, Jaipur is the place of any tourist’s delight. It is an abode of magnificent man made grandeur, which can be seen in its grandiose forts, palaces and royal buildings. Marvellous Jaipur is the capital city of vibrant Rajasthan which is also known for its colourful festivals, rich culture, delectable cuisine and handicrafts.

Jaipur is called the ‘Pink City’ because the entire city was painted in pink (a colour associated with hospitality) to welcome the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) in 1876 and since then this tradition has been maintained. The royal city Jaipur is the first planned city of India which was founded by the the ruler of Amber Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. It is a part of the  famous golden triangle tour.

Fascinating Attractions:

Hawa Mahal:

It is also known as the ‘Palace of Winds’ or ‘Palace of the Breeze’ and is counted as one of the most magnificent and dazzling pieces of work by the Rajput rulers. This is the supreme example of architectural magnificence, which speaks volumes about the glory of royal Rajputanas. The palace is five storied building and is shaped like a pyramid. The entire structure is made up of 953 small casements, each decorated beautifully with lattice work. The structure also has small balconies and arched roofs with hanging cornices. Also known as ‘Jharokhas’, these casements were especially designed for women  of the royal families to observe  processions and various activities taking place on the streets without themselves being seen.

Some other prominent attractions of the region are:

Amber Fort:

The captivating attraction of this fort lies in its white marble and red sandstone carving, intricate decorations on walls and ceiling,  exquisite paintings of hunting scenes on walls and amalgamated style of the Hindu and the Islamic architecture. The fort is divided into four parts and each one is different from the other in terms of construction and decoration. The best attraction of this fort is an elephant ride which takes you to the fort.

Central Museum:

It is one of the oldest and the most famous places of Jaipur. Also known as the Albert museum it is located in the Ramnivas Garden. This museum is designed in the  Indo-Sarcenic style of architecture and has many pillars, courtyards and arches. The museum has extensive collection of jewellery, metalworks, sculptures and miniature paintings from the Udaipur, Jaipur, Bundi, Kota and Kishangarh schools of painting. The vivid collection of this museum gives a good insight into the bygone era of mighty Rajasthan.

There are a number of other tourist attractions in Jaipur that include Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Govind Deoji Mandir, Rambagh Palace, Kanak Valley and Laxmi Naryan Temple. Jaipur with its beautiful monuments and colourful bazaars offer tourist a wholesome experience that remains intact in their memory forever.