Elephant Festival

A festival celebrated around Holi, great occasions for the visitor, to watch several elephant sports and enjoy the festival of colours. A magnificent spectacle, it unveils the majesty and grandeur of elephants. A royal procession of sixty elephants in their best finery, a match of elephant polo and an elephant race are main events of the festival.

Staged at Jaipur Chaugan Stadium elephants put up a variety programme and the arena is brought alive with musician and dancer. The crowd, which includes sizable presences of foreign and Indian tourist, electrify the atmosphere. The festival starts with an impressive procession of the majestic animals lovingly painted and tastefully attired with glittering ornaments and embroidered velvets. There are deadly and fierce elephant fights.

The Elephant Festival is an inimitable event held annually in Jaipur. Groomed flawlessly, rows of elephants do a catwalk before an enthralled audience liked best fashion models to make this festival an amazing one. The elephants move with poise in pageant, run races, play the reDecorated elephantsgal game of polo, and finally participate in the spring festival of Holi. It is festival time with elephants typically celebrated one day before the Holi, Indian festival of colors.

Gangaur

This spring festival is held in honour of Gauri, the consort of Lord Shiva, the goddess of abundance. During the festival young girls dress up in their finest wardrobe and pray for grooms of their choice and the married women do the same for the well-being of their husbands. Though celebrated throughout Rajasthan, in Jaipur it has its own charm and attraction. Girls worship the goddess throughout the preceding fortnight. Colourful images of Gauri are taken out in procession with the town band.

Ishar and Gangaur are the divine male and female who embody marital love. Dedicated to Goddess Gauri (Parvati), the festival commences on Holi. Young girls pray for grooms of their choice while married women seek a long life for their husbands. Primarily a festival for women, the celebrations include flower gathering and drawing water from selected wells. The women do these while chanting hymns to the Goddess. Festivities continue for 18 days culminating with the arrival of Lord Shiva to escort his bride home. A grand procession, with the idol of Gauri in beautifully decorated gold and silver palanquin, caparisoned elephants, camels, horses, dancers, drummers and joyous children goes through the city street.

Makar Sankranti

The festival is celebrated on the 14th of January every year. This has now become the festival of kite-flying which does not spare the soaring spirits of anyone in Jaipur. The devoted ones, however, take a holy dip in the kund at Galtaji. The traditional sweet associated with it is Phirni, made in abundance by the halwais of Jaipur.

On Makar sankranti In Jaipur Kites virtually blot out the sky. Everyone joins in this riotous celebration and shouts of " Woh Kata Hai ! " reverberate from rooftops to the accompaniment of drums as adversary's kites are cut down. And everyone's an adversary! Any kite in the sky is fair game !

Its been five years that this Desert Kite Festival is held. Kite makers flaunt kites sized as big as 1.5km of various shapes and Designs. Some carrying messages, some depicting social issues, some as caricatures of politicians. Its been the most popular event recently, even tourists can take part in various kite flying competitions. The colours that flaunt in the blue sky mesmerises the viewers.

Diwali

Celebrated every year in October- November, Diwali is perhaps the most popular of all Indian festivals. The origin of this festival can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, when Lord Rama returend to this kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile.

Jaipur Fair And Festivals

The Jaipur love for color and joyous celebrations, music, dance and festivals makes it one of the most colorful desert in the world. We have numerous fairs and festivals of the region. In addition to the festivals celebrated by the Hindus, Muslims and others, there are also the traditional fairs.

Jaipur have all sorts of fair and festivals like animal fairs, religious fairs and there are fairs to mark the changing seasons. In fact, celebrations occur almost round the year and are a splendid opportunity for you to gain an insight into the life of the Rajasthani. Other than the traditional fairs, recently established festivals which involve elephants, camel races, dance and music have been specially organized for the tourists. I recommend you to plan your tour in a way that you are a part of any of the following fairs and festival to truly know the rich heritage and culture of Rajasthan.

Around Jaipur

Some important places around Jaipur include Sanganer, Kaurali, Samode, Bagru, Balaji, Ramgarh, Chomun, Galta and Gaitor. Sanganer and Bagru are famous for the crafts produced in these regions. These regions are producers of fine hand made paper and block printing.

Kaurali and Balaji arre famous for their temples. Kaurali houses many Krishna temples whereas Balaji is known for its temple and exorcism.

Ramgarh has many tourist attractions some of which include Ramgarh Lake, polo ground and an ancient Durga Temple.

Samode provides the ground for beautiful Samode Palace. The palce is a twin sister of Samode Haveli with rich mirror works and piantings.

Galta has the famous sun god temple on a hill that provides a picturesque view of the surrounding plains. At Gaitor there are cenotaphs of the maharanis of Jaipur.

The place is in the vicinity of yet another attraction which is Jal Mahal.

Chomun or Chaumu as the place is known is an important industrial estate around Jaipur.

Jawahar Kala Kendra

Jawahar Kala Kendra is an arts and crafts centre located in the city of Jaipur. The centre is important not because of the nomenclature but its close association with the city of Jaipur itself. The centre was built in the year 1986 and the constuction completed in 1991. The centre was launched by the state government to provide space to the cultural and spiritual values of India and display the rich craft heritage. The centre is dedicated to the late prime minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru. The centre has been constructed in a manner so as to reveal the ideology of the ex-prime minister and Maharaja Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur city. Like Jaipur the structure is built based upon ancient hindu treatise that is Shilpa Shastra. The centre in contemoprary times is also a venue of theatricaland musical performances. The centre has been made in eight blocks housing museums, theatres, library, arts display room, cafeteria, hostel and studio.The centre is frequently occupied with artists and arts loving people. Many exhibitions and performances by local artists are displayed at the centre. The annual festivals of classical dance and music are held in the centre. The centre hosts many workshops of dance and music. The centre also maintains records of cultural events and information. The information can at ant time be accessed.The Jawahar Kala Kendra has also an area known as Shilpgram area having huts of important regions of Rajasthan. Location: Jawahar Kala Kendra is located in Jaipur city in the state of Rajasthan. The centre is situated on Jawaharlal Marg opposite to Rajasthan Commerce College. Visiting Hours: The centre remains open throughout week from 10.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m. Accessibility: The centre is located in the region of Bapu Nagar which is well connected with the rest of the Jaipur city. The region lies south of the walled city of Jaipur.

Ramgarh Lake

Place: Ramgarh Lake, 25 km. north east of Jaipur, Rajasthan
Best time to visit : October to March
Boating on the lake: October-June
Nearest Airport: Sanganer Airport -(45 km) Jaipur (domestic flights)

Situated 25 km.from Jaipur, Ramgarh is popular for its huge artificial lake. The lake was created by constructing a high bund amidst tree covered hills. Ramgarh lake draws large number of tourists from all over Rajasthan. The white temple of Jamwa Mata and the ruins of the old fort are some of its antiquities, its stunning landscape, especially in monsoons, makes it an idyllic picnic spot.

Other interesting options that you can try in Ramgarh are boating (October-June), trekking in the mountains, fishing, jeep driving to the nearby jungle, visit a carpet village and a marble quarry.

Near Ramgarh Lake lies another historic edifice the Ramgarh Lodge, encompassing a museum and a library. Now Ramgarh Lodge has been converted into a heritage hotel. Ramgarh Lodge covered with a quiet, elegant and cool atmosphere and considered biggest hotel in all over India. Hotel services as: Child care facilities, Medical facilities, Safety deposit box, parking and Business Facilities as: Business Center, conference room and the recreational facilities as: Billiards, Bird watching, Jogging track, Swimming pool etc. are provided by the hotel.

Other monuments that you can explore while on your trip to Ramgarh Lake are Hawa Mahal 27 km, Albert Hall Museum 30 km, Jaigarh Fort 29 km.

Jal Mahal

Jal Mahal is an 18th century pleasure palace and is located in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. The palace is perched amidst Mansagar lake, Jal Mahalwhich is in turn nestled amongst the Nahargarh hills. The Jal Mahal Palace, Jaipur is noted for its sophisticated design and grand architecture. The Palace was developed as a pleasure spot and was used for the royal duck shooting parties. A causeway leads to Jal Mahal Palace situated in the middle of Man Sagar lake, opposite the cenotaphs. The first four floors of this building is under water, only the top floor remains outside. One can have a wonderful view of the lake and the palace from Nahargarh Fort Built in 1799, the palace is now abandoned, but reasonably well preserved. The lake eco system is home to a variety of migratory and resident birds. The Mansagar Dam on the eastern side of the lake acts as a vantage point for viewing the lake and the valley.

The Water-Colored Palace : The Jal Mahal, an intrinsic example of Indo-Mughal architecture, stands like a vigilante of peace in the serene and quiescent waters of Man Sagar lake. With first four floors inside water, the majestic palace stands tall with its top floor outside the water arena. One can enjoy the tranquil waters of the lake while sitting under the elaborately modeled and exquisitely carved balconies and arched roofs, thinking about the royal menus of the duck shooting parties. The maharajah Sawai Madho Singh used to invite royal dignitaries to this leisure palace, who usually rocked the ambiance with their adventure autobiographies. Words flied amidst the misty air carrying the aroma satiated with the chivalry of the Rajput kings. To the south of the lake, there are some alluring gardens and splendid examples of Rajput architectural style, waiting eagerly for the virgin footsteps of enthusiastic travelers. Rush to enjoy the out-of-the-world refreshing experience at the island palace, when cool breezes after kissing the waters, will rush to hug you.

Get Going : The palace and the museum is open for public viewing from 10.30 in the morning till 5.30 in the evening . You can catch a bus or hire a private cab from the Sanganer Airport, main Railway station or roadways stand to reach the palace. However, Rajasthan State Transport also offers regular bus service that will drop you directly in front of the palace gateway.

B.M. Birla Auditorium

The Birla Science and Technology Centre, in the heart of Jaipur is a sprawling 9.8 acre complex which includes and interactive science museum, library, a computer centre, an information processing and dissemination cell, as many as eight research division, a processing planetarium and an auditorium. The main auditorium with a seating capacity of 1350 people, is one of the largest auditoriums in India, built to international conference standards.

Show Duration 45 Min.

Show Timings
11.00 a. m. Hindi Show
1.00 p.m. Hindi Show
3.00 p.m. Hindi Show
5.00 p.m. Hindi Show
6.00 p.m. English Show
7.00 p.m. Hindi Show


Address : B M Birla Auditorium
Statue Circle, Jaipur-302001, India
Telephone 91-141-2385094
Fax 91-141-2385121
Email swagatam@bisr.res.in

Science Museum
Show Timings
10.00 a. m. to 7.00 p.m.

Statue Circle

This famed circle is actually a traffic roundabout in Jaipur, placed at such a strategic position that half the Jaipur passes by it. Noted as the favorite evening hang-out place, it is a good place to savor spicy local delicacies and snacks offered by hawkers and 'Meals on Wheels' vendors. It is called as Statue Circle because of the imposing idol of Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of modern day Jaipur holding staff and astrological diagrams, which occupies its heart. The idol is placed here to commemorate the great sovereign, builder and futurist. It is a delightful picnic spot, which looks especially beautiful with all the lighting and colorful fountains here.

City Palace

The City Place of Jaipur is a major tourist attraction in Rajasthan. The City Palace or the main palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal art and architecture. The City Palace complex houses several palatial structures constructed by many legendary rulers. Sawai Jai Singh was resposible for making many edifices within the complex and later on additions in the structure were made by his successors. The city palace is divided into two parts- one houses Sawai Man Singh museum and other is still the residential palace of the former maharaja.

The complex consists an excellent museum, an armoury, sprawling gardens, buildings and several fine halls. The museum of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II has an extensive collection of art, carpets, enamelwares and 15th century weapons.

Other significant attractions within the City Palace complex are the Textile, Art Gallery, Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Badal Mahal, Sukh Nivas & Shobha Nivas, Chhavi Nivas & Mukut Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple.

Mubark Mahal
Mubark Mahal is an enchanting building inside the City Palace Complex, built by Maharaja Madho Singh in nineteenth century. It has a beautifully carved marble gate with heavy brass doors on either side of this gate. Some other interesting sections in the palace are the Diwan-i-Am or hall of public audiences including decorations and manuscripts in Persian and Sanskrit, the Diwan-i-Khas or hall of private audiences with a marble paved gallery.

Chandra Mahal
The Chandra Mahal, or the Moon Palace is the centre of the palace, which provides a fine view of the gardens and the city. On the fourth floor of the Chandra Mahal is the 'Shobha Nivas' or "Hall of Beauty" with mirror encrusted walls having exquisite blue tiled and mica decoration. The Shobha Nivas and the Sukh Nivas is still occupied by the present Maharaja.

Chhavi Nivas
The fifth floor is the 'Chhavi Nivas' or "Hall of Images", with a polished floor of blue and white painted walls, the maharajas retreat in the rainy season. The sixth floor has rows of double columns with mirrored ceiling through which one can have a magnificent view of the rugged hills.

Mukut Mahal
The uppermost storey is called the 'Mukut Mahal' or the Crown Building. Opposite the Chandra Mahal lies the 'Badal Mahal' and the Govind Devji Temple stands between the Chandra Mahal and the Badal Mahal. In the middle of Chandra Mahal and the Badal Mahal, a very delightful system of fountains is placed.

A perfect amalgamation of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, The City Palace is situated in the heart of the city. A major section of the palace has been converted into a museum while the royal family still lives in one section. The museum has different sections devoted to different subjects like arms and ammunitions, textile and costume, art gallery alongwith palaces like Mubarak Mahal, Diwan-e-Khas, Chandra Mahal and Diwan-e-Aam.

A delightful blend of Mughal and traditional Rajasthani architecture, the City Palace sprawls over one-seventh of the area in the walled city. It houses the Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.

In the heart of the old city, the City Palace occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. The outer wall was built by Sawai Jai Singh, but other additions are more recent, some dating to the start of the 20th century. The palace is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The son of the last Maharaja and his family still live in part of the palace.

Before the palace proper lies the Mubarak Mahal (Welcome Palace), built in late 19th century by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II as a reception center for visiting dignitaries. It now forms part of the Maharaja Sawai Mansingh II Museum and contains a collection of royal costumes and superb shawls including sanganeri block prints, royal shawls. Kashmiri Pashmina (goat's wool) shawls, folk embroideries and Banaras saris.

At the heart of the complex is the seven - tiered Chandra Mahal where erstwhile royal family is still in residence, though only a small part of the apartments are occupied. However, it is only the buildings around Chandra Mahal that are open to the public, and these also form a part of the museum.

Guest House In Jaipur

Beautiful Jaipur lies in the midst of ochre-green Aravallis and is dotted with majestic forts and breathtaking palaces that enamor you with their rustic pink appeal.

There are a number guest houses located all over Jaipur that offer you friendly hospitable accommodation coupled with modern facilities that give you ample opportunity to discover and feel the secret of warm Jaipur hospitality.

Jaipur guest houses give you a feel of the traditional Rajasthan belief that a guest should be treated like an incarnation of God on Earth and thus should be lavished with all possible care and facilities.

The guest houses of Jaipur offer you everything from air-conditioned rooms furnished to perfection, conference and banquet facilities, recreation facilities, room comforts and other services that make your encounter with glorious Jaipur a truly regal one.

Stay at the guest houses in Jaipur and experience the genuine spirit of royal Rajasthan known for its brave warriors and loving people. Most of the Jaipur guest houses offer a homely ambience that gives you a glimpse of a typical Jaipur home steeped in culture and traditions

4 Star Hotels In Jaipur

Most of the four star hotels in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India are regal retreats with plush facilities that enwrap you into the rustic yet glowing Jaipur warmth and remarkably hospitable ambience.

The four star hotels in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India offer delightful five star services at four star costs. You get the feel of genuine Jaipur drenched in pastel pink shades, glowing in the last rays of the setting sun as you enjoy fabulous facilities offered at the four star hotels in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Four Star of Jaipur are completely equipped with all modern amenities to provide luxury and comfort to the guests. Jaipur Four Star Hotels in Rajasthan provides a grand service in accommodation, dining and other facilities with a royal touch in everything.

The Four Star Hotels in Jaipur offer:

• Royally furnished, air-conditioned luxurious rooms and lavish suites
• Attached bathrooms
• Running hot and cold water
• Generous usage of telephone
• 24 hours room service
• Color TV with cable connection
• Refrigerators
• Mini bar
• Coffee-tea maker
• STD/ISD facility on phone
• Multi-cuisine restaurant
• A calm swimming pool
• A conference room
• A banquet hall
• A huge shopping plaza
  

Four Star Hotels of Jaipur in Rajasthan also arrange for some exciting packages for the adventure loving tourists. They offer:

• Jeep safari
• Camel safari
• Village safari
• Local folk songs and dances

5 Star Deluxe Hotels In Jaipur

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World-class amenities and royal Jaipur warmth welcomes you into the land of the brave and courageous.

All the five star deluxe hotels in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India are well connected and well linked to the important tourist attractions, places of worship, business districts and the vibrant Jaipur markets.

Quite a few of the five star deluxe hotels in Jaipur are heritage mansions and palaces that have been carefully restored to serve as five star deluxe holiday accommodation. The opulent five star deluxe hotels blend in with the rustic pink Jaipur creating royal visual vistas.

Indian Horizons offers to book five star deluxe stays at these regal havens that reflect the glorious Jaipur charm in service, accommodation, dining and facilities. Most of the Jaipur five star deluxe hotels arrange for car rentals, vehicle parking, travel assistance desks and sightseeing tour packages that enable you to explore spectacular Jaipur in all its ethnic glory.

3 Star Hotels In Jaipur

Three star hotels in Jaipur, Rajasthan, cater to the accommodation needs of budget travelers, offering good accommodation, dining, as well as business facilities at a very reasonable price. Whether you’re a business or leisure traveler, three star hotels in Jaipur are well-equipped to cater to your accommodation and business needs. Most of the three star hotels in Jaipur are located in close proximity to major financial, shopping and tourist destinations of jaipur, and so are hot favorite with both the leisure and business travelers.

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5 Star Hotels In Jaipur

Jaipur, known as the Pink City, is also the capital city of Rajasthan. Throughout the year a huge number of tourists and business travelers visit the colorful city of Jaipur, enriched with culture and tradition. Jaipur is popular for its palaces, lakes, forts and wildlife sanctuaries. There are many Five Star Hotels in Jaipur which offer a luxuriant and comfortable stay with classiness and tradition of hospitality. Jaipur offers a wide range of five star hotels with world-class facilities. Jaipur Five Star Hotels offer classic and luxury packages to the tourists.

Jaipur Five Star Hotels are perfectly located at areas which are easily accessible from the near most airport, rail station and bus stand.

Hotels Five Star in Jaipur, are completely equipped with all modern amenities to provide luxury and comfort to the guests. Hotels Five Star of Jaipur provides a grand service in accommodation, dining and other facilities with a royal touch in everything.

The Five Star Jaipur Hotels in Rajasthan offer:

• Royally furnished, air-conditioned luxurious rooms and lavish suites
• Option of smoking and non-smoking rooms
• Direct dial STD and ISD facility
• Mini bar
• Coffee/tea maker
• Electronic safe deposit locker
• Wooden floors
• Attached bathrooms
• Running hot and cold water
• Generous usage of telephone
• Color TV with cable channels
• Refrigerators
• Tastefully carpeted floors
• Travel desk
• Conference hall
• Multi-cuisine eatery

Jaipur Five Star Hotels in Rajasthan also arrange for some exciting packages for the adventure loving tourists. They offer:

• Camel safari
• Jeep safari
• Trips to nearby places
• Regional folk songs and dances

Heritage Hotel In Jaipur

The heritage hotels in Jaipur have contributed greatly towards preserving local Rajasthan traditions that have brightened this vibrant land for over 280 years.

These heritage hotels were palaces and royal homes in the years gone by and most of them had been left to crumble when a few enterprising entrepreneurs took initiative to restore the past glory of these exotic havelis and forts that were built by kings, princes and nobles in the medieval era.

Stay at the heritage hotels in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India and experience the lavish pampering that was reserved for regal personages in the distant past. Enjoy Jaipur the "city of victory" in all its fuchsia blushes during the different phases of the day and feel the indescribable Jaipur spirit that radiates pride, strength and beauty during your stay at the heritage hotels in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Most of the heritage hotels in Jaipur, Rajasthan, display the typical Rajputana architecture with jali work, intricately carved marble screens, traditional motifs, friezes and sculpted figures on red sandstone and the famous Jharoka balconies and windows.

Almost all Jaipur heritage hotels maintain the traditional customs of greeting the guest with kumkum, aarti and sweets. Attentive retainers are constantly on guard to cater to any whim or fancy that you may care to express. The rooms at the Jaipur heritage hotels recreate royal quarters of the mighty Rajput rulers and ethnic décor, period furniture, antiques, hunting trophies, royal portraits et al encapsulate you in a warm heritage embrace.

Hotels In Jaipur

Hotels in Jaipur are natural outcomes of the ever-flourishing tourism industry in this royal land. People from all over the world come to see and feel the regal appeal that shrouds this warrior world of the brave and the mighty.

Every hotel competes with the other in being able to offer the best in the hospitality realm and thus you are likely to receive warm welcomes and splendid services at all the hotels in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

Hotels in Jaipur is a vibrant bouquet of all varieties and categories of hotels that offer excellent accommodation, dining and tour facilities. You have the choice to stay at luxurious five star deluxe hotels and be pampered with world-class facilities and regal service or you may choose to stay at the Jaipur heritage hotels that are no less than royal retreats.

There are a variety of other hotels that cater to your holiday whims most effectively. Four star hotels, guesthouses, three star hotels and several other hotels offer you a taste of royal Jaipur in their own characteristic manner.

Hotels in Jaipur adhere to the dictum of offering homely warmth, incomparable hospitality and services of the highest quality. Enjoy Jaipur in all its regalia as you stay at the hotels in Jaipur with Indian Horizons.

Area Around Jaipur

Kaurali and Balaji arre famous for their temples. Kaurali houses many Krishna temples whereas Balaji is known for its temple and exorcism.

Ramgarh has many tourist attractions some of which include Ramgarh Lake, polo ground and an ancient Durga Temple.

Samode provides the ground for beautiful Samode Palace. The palce is a twin sister of Samode Haveli with rich mirror works and piantings.

Galta has the famous sun god temple on a hill that provides a picturesque view of the surrounding plains. At Gaitor there are cenotaphs of the maharanis of Jaipur.

The place is in the vicinity of yet another attraction which is Jal Mahal.

Chomun or Chaumu as the place is known is an important industrial estate around Jaipur.

About Jaipur

Location	:	Situated in North-East of Rajasthan.
Area	:	200.4 sq. km
Population	:	1,458,483 (1991)
Altitude	:	431 meters above sea level
Languages	:	Hindi, Rajasthani, English
Clothing	:	Summer light tropical (cotton) for summer & Light woolen for winter
Distance	:	New Delhi (255 km), Jodhpur (330 km), Udaipur (410 km), Ajmer (131 km).
Best time to visit	:	October to March
LocalTransport	:	Auto-Rickshaws, City Buses, Cycle-Rickshaw. The Rajasthan State Roadways operates regular bus service to Amer, Hawamahal, Ramniwas Garden and round the city.
Weather : In Summer In winter	: :	45 C (Max) - 25 C (Min) 22 C (Max) - 8 C (Min)

Introduction to Jaipur

Jaipur the capital city of the northern Indian state of Rajasthan is one of the colourful cities of India. jaipur is Famous for its colourful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes the city basks in the glory of a rich and eventful past. Jaipur is a planned city which is made all the more attractive by the pink wash that most buildings are periodically given. Besides, it remains the only city in the world that symbolises the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular sectors. It is for these reasons that Jaipur has been included on the popular tourist "Golden Triangle" of Delhi-Jaipur-Agra.

The picturesque capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is color washed pink-the color associated with hospitality in Rajput culture. Built in 1727 A.D. by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh JI, Jaipur displays a remarkable harmony and architectural splendor. The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy-tale palaces, rugged fortresses perched on barren hills and broad avenues that dot the entire city. The only planned city of its time, Jaipur is encircled by a formidable wall.

A young Bengali architect, Vidyadhar Bhattacharya formalised the city’s plans in a grid system. The wide straight avenues. Roads, streets, lanes and uniform rows of shops on either side of main bazaars were arranged in nine rectangular city sectors (Chokris), in accordance with the principles of town planning set down in the ‘Shilpa Shastra’- and epochal treatise on the Hindu architecture.

There is a timeless appeal to Jaipur’s colorful bazaars where one can shop for Rajasthani handlooms and trinkets. Beautifully laid out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvelous heritage hotels, once the residence of Maharaja’s are worth admiration. Not to mention the ambling camels and cheerful people in multi-hued costumes that make your trip to the pink city a memorable one.

Main Area In Jaipur City

triangle, is approximately 260 km from Delhi. Jaipur literally means the city of victory and is the capital of Rajasthan. It was founded in the year 1727 AD. Also known as the Pink city, Jaipur is named after its founder Sawai Jai Singh II. One of the reasons Jai Singh had behind moving out of the hilltop capital Amer and founding Jaipur was the increasing population and scarcity of water. Apart from that the diminishing power of the Mughals over the north, along with the wealth of the kingdom motivated Jai Singh to plan his new capital in this area. Read Main Area in Jaipur City

Jaipur - Culture

semi-precious stones and the best place to buy them is off Johari Bazaar. Miniatures, handicrafts, clothes, jewellery of silver and lac are other items to be bought in Jaipur.

The people of Jaipur like any other part of Rajasthan are known for their colourful attires. Though the patches of modernity are clearly visible in Jaipur, the city is still the commercial centre for most rural regions of Rajasthan. The streets and market places of Jaipur still witnesses scenes of turbaned Rajasthani men, moving around with their women, who are dressed in swirling skirts and flashing Meenakari (enamel) jewellery that bring to life all the colours of the desert.

The cultural prosperity of Rajasthan is evident in its local festivals some of which attract international attention. Jaipur also witnesses some of these; the most important being the Elephant Festival gets underway in the month of Phalgun (March) on the eve of Holi, the festival of colors. It is famous for its procession of elephants, camels, horses and folk dancers. The sight of mighty jumbos striding majestically is a treat to watch.

Gangaur festival is a unique festival held annually in honor of goddess Gauri, few days after Holi Primarily a festival for women, married women pray for their husbands and unmarried girls pray for getting a good husband. Festive processions are taken out, women draw water from wells, pick flowers, and chant hymns to the goddess Parvati.

Teej is a major event in Jaipur. The festival is celebrated during the months of July/August and dedicated to goddess Parvati. The festival celebrates the beginning of the monsoon.

Other interesting events at the festival include, a polo match, the Elephant race, the tug-of-war between an elephant and nineteen men.

Misc Tourist Spots In Jaipur

Birla Planetarium Jaipur is one of the most important landmarks in the city. Located on the hub of Jaipur, Birla Planetarium is housed inside the BM Birla Science and Technology Center. Explore a new world and the galaxy of stars and planets sitting back on earth itself. Birla Planetarium takes you on a tour to the space where you will encounter the stars, planets, the satellites and the other eight planets that are far away from you। As a mater of fact, it gives you a deep insight about geography and knowledge about the space and the position of planet and in particular about our mother earth। You can get every knowledge by sitting in the inside dome of the planetarium। The audio visual adeptness’s will help any layman to get idea of various planets in this universe which remains on the cloud of mystery in most of our mind. With its state of the art audiovisual system and computerized projector, the Birla Planetarium is among the best of its kind in India. The audiovisual presentations are held regularly.

Gaitore Chhatri is situated on the Jaipur-Amber Road. Thus is a royal cenotaph that was built in true Rajasthani art and architecture. The chhatris are made up of wonderful white marble and the sculpture and the architecture shows the talent that was very much visible in the work of arts like in by gone days. The chhatri was constructed Sawai Jai Singh II and is 1 kms away from the city of Jaipur. These chhatris used to act like rest house when the rajas and maharajas used to travel long distance. There are various other chhatris that tells the stories of the past. The chhatri and its wonderful sculpture show the lavishness of king and their life style. The chhatri means umbrella and the place bears the meaning as the resting place for the traveler.

Jal Mahal is an 18th century pleasure palace and is located in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. The palace is perched amidst Mansagar lake, Jal Mahalwhich is in turn nestled amongst the Nahargarh hills. The Jal Mahal Palace, Jaipur is noted for its sophisticated design and grand architecture. The Palace was developed as a pleasure spot and was used for the royal duck shooting parties. A causeway leads to Jal Mahal Palace situated in the middle of Man Sagar lake, opposite the cenotaphs. The first four floors of this building is under water, only the top floor remains outside. One can have a wonderful view of the lake and the palace from Nahargarh Fort Built in 1799, the palace is now abandoned, but reasonably well preserved.

Jawahar Kala Kendra is an arts and crafts centre located in the city of Jaipur. The centre is important not because of the nomenclature but its close association with the city of Jaipur itself. The centre was built in the year 1986 and the constuction completed in 1991. The centre was launched by the state government to provide space to the cultural and spiritual values of India and display the rich craft heritage. The centre is dedicated to the late prime minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru. The centre has been constructed in a manner so as to reveal the ideology of the ex-prime minister and Maharaja Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur city. Like Jaipur the structure is built based upon ancient hindu treatise that is Shilpa Shastra. The centre in contemoprary times is also a venue of theatricaland musical performances.

Statue Circle Jaipur is well known traffic roundabout and a busy crossing here. The most remarkable thing about Statue Circle is that it is located in a very strategic location that half the town has to pass through it. It is known as Statue Circle because of the imposing and life - size statue of Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of modern day Jaipur holding staff and astrological diagrams, which occupies its heart. This statue is placed here in order to pay tribute to the great sovereign, builder and futurist of Jaipur. The Statue Circle is a celebrated picnic spot here. This place is a favorite evening hangout for both the tourists and the denizens here. This place wears on a festive look in the evening with all the lighting and colorful fountains. You can really have a gala time here in the evenings. The colorful and bright ambience in the hub of the city will surely swing your mood.

Ramgarh Lake is situated 25 km. from Jaipur, Ramgarh is popular for its huge artificial lake. The lake was created by constructing a high bund amidst tree covered hills. Ramgarh lake draws large number of tourists from all over Rajasthan. The white temple of Jamwa Mata and the ruins of the old fort are some of its antiquities, its stunning landscape, especially in monsoons, makes it an idyllic picnic spot. Other interesting options that you can try in Ramgarh are boating (October-June), trekking in the mountains, fishing, jeep driving to the nearby jungle, visit a carpet village and a marble quarry.

Jaleb Chowk: The fort has 4 sections; each with the premises and one has to climb up through the imposing stairway or else the broad aisle, where one can ride on the elephant back for royal feel. The main gate Surajpol that leads to the Jaleb chowk, which is the main courtyard from where one can walk up the stairway, that leads to the palace. Jaleb Chowk was also the area where returning armies were welcome and they would display their war earnings to the population at large.

Paintings Of Rajasthan

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Rajasthan's role in the development of Indian art has been very important. The decoration of dwellings and other household objects was but one aspect of the creative genius of the Rajasthani - the world of miniature paintings is perhaps the most fascinating and the distinctive styles that have existed here are renowned the world over. From the 16th century onwards there flourished different schools of paintings like the Mewar school, the Bundi-Kota kalam, the Jaipur, Bikaner, Kishengarh and Marwar schools. Maharaja Ganga Singhji, Bikaner influenced by the surroundings, these medieval paintings have their own unique styles - the hills and valleys, deserts, places and forts, gardens, court scenes, religious processions and those highlighting scenes from the life of Lord Krishna were the recurrent themes of these paintings. The Raagamala paintings and those based on Goeta Govinda are treasures of Rajasthan. It is widely believed that the miniature artists of Rajasthan were practising and perfecting their art as early as the beginning of the 16th century and were later employed by the Mughal courts, specially by the Great Mughal emperor Akbar. Each school of painting had its distinctive features. For instance, the flowing rivers, dense forests, lush green fields of Kota-Bundi region were transferred to the paintings of that regions. In palaces of Kota-Bundi are displayed the paintings depicting hunting scenes and animal fights. Other than Nature, the figures of women are graceful, with wellproportioined bodies and sharp features. CoIours used are mainly bright, with red prominently appearing n the background. Areas in the viciniity of this region, like Uniara, Indergarh and Sarola were also influenced by the Kota and Bundi kalam. Miniature paintings, Kota the ruler of Amer-jaipur were closest to the Mughals and had maintained political and social links with them Therefore, it was only natural to find a strong Mughal influence in the paintings here. Examples of this can be understood in the paintings in the palaces of Amer, Bairat and Toda Rai Singh and much later in Samod, Achrol, Shahpura, Alwar and Tonk.The Kishengarh school is best known for its Bani Thani paintings. A totally different style with highly exaggerate features - long necks, large, almondshaped eyes, long fingers and the use of subdued colours. The originality of style can be credited to its royal patron - Raja Sawant Singh, better known as Nagari Das. The usual court scenes have also been painted h-ere but it was Nagari Das and his love for the singer-poet Bani Thani which gave this tiny state the most refined and delicate paintings. Jodhpur has a very strong folk tradition and here the figures are mainly robust warriors and dainty women. Paintings of the legendary lovers like Dhola-Maru on camelback, hunting scenes which included innumerable horses and elephants dominate the paintings of the Marwar region. Similarly, Bikaner too had strong Mughal influences and developed a style which was a combination of both the local as well as borrowed styles.The colours used by the miniature artists were made from minerals, vegetables, precious stones, indigo, conch shells, pure gold and silver. The prepariing and mixing of colour was an elaborate process and it took weeks, sometimes months, to get the desired resuIts. Very fine, specially created brushes were made for different kinds of paintings.The landscape changed, the colours used were varied, paintings were done on paper and palm leaf to illustrate manuscripts, and on walls of palaces and the inner chambers of forts, havelies (the painted havelies of Shekhawati are well-known), and paintings were done on cloth. But the importance of miniatures has never diminished -even after all these years. Pure Rajput paintings and those influenced by the Mughal court provide an interesting insight into the lifestyle of the centuries and continue to fascinate scholars to this day. Artists in Jaipur, Nathdwara and Kishengarh , still work on miniatures and some of them produce excellent work. There have been several new developments but on the whole, the magical quaility of the miniature continuous to live on. In a different class but with several similarities are the cloth paintings of Rajasthan which include the phads - scroll paintings used by the Bhopas and the pichwais - cloth hangings used behind the deity in Vaishnava temples. Done in bright colours with bold outlines, these paintings have very strong religious traditions. And the artist who works on them considers himself to be a servant of the Lord and puts in shraddha or devotion on each pichwai or phad that he paints. This art form is also done for commercial use.

Para Sailing And Balooning In Jaipur

The joy of being aloft in the wind and the thrill of defying the elements is what parasailing and ballooning are all about. Unlike other aerosports, in these, once off the ground, the sportsman is on his own. Since the skies are an element foreign to us, it would be judicious to take all precautions before indulging in the joy afforded by the sports. Responsibility for the safety for the sportsman depends to a large extent on the team helping out in this sport. Ballooning on other hand,permits the balloonist to soar high in the sky and drift over the picturesque terrain.

Parasailing and ballooning are annual events held in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Pushkar and attract a large number of tourists and adventure seekers.

The RTDC has set up an Adventure Cell in Jaipur from where you can obtain assistance and information about different outlets the adventure in Rajasthan.

Safaris In Jaipur

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Jeep safaris are organised in every part of Rajasthan, but safaris organised to the Bishnoi village near Jodhpur have a special attraction for tourists. Motorcycle and Bicycle safaris can also be done in every part of Rajasthan. For those who want to turn cycling into a keenly contested game, there is Cycle Polo too. This year cycle polo was organised at Nawalgarh , Shekhawati. Elephant Safaris are exciting for those in search of an experience of a lifetime.Some tour operators organise elephant safaris between Jaipur and Pushkar. An exciting sport is Elephant Polo which provides a spectacle for the audience and enjoyment to the participants. The bulky animals move around with surprisingly speed and poise. The Jaipur Vintage Car Rally held annually in the month of January has beocme a big draw for carl lovers, sports lovers, vintage beauty lovers and tourists alike. A keenly contested event, this rally is an inimitable display of well-maintained cars of yesteryears.Among the vintage models which had come in from different cities of India to take part in the 1997 Vintage Car Rally, one could spot the 1903 Humber, 1919 Fiat 501, 1923 rover, 1936 Mercedes Benz 170 V,1938 Morris 8, 1923 Austin and the 1926 Erskine. Some of these are available on hire for pleasure rides and marriages.

Royal Jaipur Tour

Rajasthan is the land of princes and kings here a lot of royal places are available like:

Amber Fort: It is situated 11 km from Jaipur. It was once the ancient capital of Jaipur State. Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army started the construction of the fortress palace was in 1592.

Jaigarh Fort - Jaipur: Also known as the fort of victory, Jaigarh Fort is a rugged structure built in 1726 by Sawai Jai Singh. It was the royal treasury for several years. The fort is perched on a cliff and is surrounded by huge battlements with inside walkways offering stunning views on all sides.

Rambagh Palace : The Rambagh came into existence with a few pleasure pavilions outside the walled city. Maharaja Swai Ram Singh II (1835 -80) organized it into a hunting lodge and was named as Ram Bagh (Garden of Ram). More rooms were added during 1887 to accommodate the Royal Guests of Maharaja Madho Singh and it was transformed into a luxurious 26 rooms mansions. In 1931 Maharaja Mansingh enlarged and modernised the Palace. 1n 1940 when Maharaja Mansingh married Princess Gayatri Devi, he revamped the Royal Suites.

Jai Mahal Palace : During the reign of Sawai Ishwari Singh (1743 - 50), his Prime Minister and Military Commander Hargovind Natani developed this property and was called as NATANI KA BAGH (Garden of Natani). Maharaja Sawai Mansingh gave the name Jai Mahal to Natani Ka Bagh. It is not known whether he gave the name after his beloved 2nd son Jai Singh or after the city Jaipur.

Narain Niwas Palace : Maharaja Ram Singh II of Jaipur, bestowed the land for this Palace to Kr. Narain Singhji. The Palace was completed by his son Major General Rao Bahadur Amer Singh in 1928. Amer Singh was the first Indian to be commissioned in the British Army.

Gajner Palace : Maharaja Gaj Singh (1745 -87) developed a pleasure palace for his newly wedded Royal Bride, some 20 miles outside the city walls of Bikaner. He built a Palace known as Jal Mahal besides a tank.

City Palace, Jaipur: Located in the heart of the walled city, The City Palace Complex gives you an idea about the far sightedness of the founder of Jaipur Sawai Jai Singh. He left behind a legacy of some of the most imposing and magnificent architecture, art and craft structure in the city.

Amber Palace: Amber PalaceThe Amber palace was built by the Kachhwajas when they rose in eminence and power under the Mughals. Man Singh I built it in a style to rival Mughal grandeur and opulence.

Heritage Site In Jaipur

Jaipur - The Heritage Pink City has been the capital of erstwhile Jaipur state since its inception in 1727 AD, it gets the name from its founder Maharaja Jai Singh II. He was not only a great ruler but also a renowned mathematician and astrologer, his various talents are clearly exhibited in the Jaipur city. Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya designed Jaipur as per the Hindu treatise, Shilp Shastra. The Jaipur city was laid with great precision, it could also be called as the first planned city of the country. The roads were divided into rectangular blocks and surrounded by a peripheral wall with huge gates guarding it. The market places were named after the commodity, which as supposed to be predominantly sold or manufactured there.

Jaipur - The Capital City of the state Rajasthan, very nearly exemplifies the character of the state and its people. Surrounded by rugged hills on three sides, each crowned by formidable fort and beautiful palaces, mansions and gardens dotted throughout its precincts.

In 1876 A.D. Jaipur dressed itself in pink to welcome Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria and earned the epitaph 'PINK CITY', it is also a home of excellent handicrafts especially known for the exquisite gold jewellery enamelled or inlaid with precious stones, blue pottery, carving on wood, stone & ivory, block print, tie & dye textiles, hand made paper, miniature painting etc.

Heritage Sites in Jaipur:

Amber Fort: It is situated 11 km from Jaipur. It was once the ancient capital of Jaipur State. Raja Man Singh, the Rajput commander of Akbar's army started the construction of the fortress palace was in 1592.

Jaigarh Fort - Jaipur: Also known as the fort of victory, Jaigarh Fort is a rugged structure built in 1726 by Sawai Jai Singh. It was the royal treasury for several years. The fort is perched on a cliff and is surrounded by huge battlements with inside walkways offering stunning views on all sides.

Rambagh Palace : The Rambagh came into existence with a few pleasure pavilions outside the walled city. Maharaja Swai Ram Singh II (1835 -80) organized it into a hunting lodge and was named as Ram Bagh (Garden of Ram). More rooms were added during 1887 to accommodate the Royal Guests of Maharaja Madho Singh and it was transformed into a luxurious 26 rooms mansions. In 1931 Maharaja Mansingh enlarged and modernised the Palace. 1n 1940 when Maharaja Mansingh married Princess Gayatri Devi, he revamped the Royal Suites.

Jai Mahal Palace : During the reign of Sawai Ishwari Singh (1743 - 50), his Prime Minister and Military Commander Hargovind Natani developed this property and was called as NATANI KA BAGH (Garden of Natani). Maharaja Sawai Mansingh gave the name Jai Mahal to Natani Ka Bagh. It is not known whether he gave the name after his beloved 2nd son Jai Singh or after the city Jaipur.

Narain Niwas Palace : Maharaja Ram Singh II of Jaipur, bestowed the land for this Palace to Kr. Narain Singhji. The Palace was completed by his son Major General Rao Bahadur Amer Singh in 1928. Amer Singh was the first Indian to be commissioned in the British Army.

Gajner Palace : Maharaja Gaj Singh (1745 -87) developed a pleasure palace for his newly wedded Royal Bride, some 20 miles outside the city walls of Bikaner. He built a Palace known as Jal Mahal besides a tank.

City Palace, Jaipur: Located in the heart of the walled city, The City Palace Complex gives you an idea about the far sightedness of the founder of Jaipur Sawai Jai Singh. He left behind a legacy of some of the most imposing and magnificent architecture, art and craft structure in the city.

Amber Palace: Amber PalaceThe Amber palace was built by the Kachhwajas when they rose in eminence and power under the Mughals. Man Singh I built it in a style to rival Mughal grandeur and opulence.

Jaipur Heritage Hotels:

The Alsisar Haveli hotel which is located in the heart of Jaipur is one of the popular heritage hotels. The Rajasthanis are always known for their well kind nature and hospitality. So, if you want to collect some memorable Rajasthani experience for you and your family, make it a point to visit this hotel. This hotel is better known for its kind incorporation and well deserved services of the finest Rajput architecture.Alsisar Haveli hotel is a modernization of a famous Rajput mansion, with strict contemporary day guidelines, making it a Heritage hotel where all the guests get to bystander the Rajput hospitality and kindliness at their best. The Alsisar Haveli was built in the year 1892 in Jaipur which is also known Pink City.

The Bissau Palace hotel which is located at the Agra-Jaipur highway is a great base for people eagar to explore jaipur. Hotel Bissau Palace was built in the year 1919 by the famous Rawal Raghuvir Sinjhgi. This is a traditional hotel filled with modishness and elegant from every kind of corners. It is also known for its delicious culinary offerings in close proximity to the walled city. As we know as our ancestors says that Rawal Raghubir Singhji was sympathetic about literature. Reality is that the Hotel Bissau Palace is indeed a true reflection of his dynamic personality as it is well known for its collection of fictitious works.

Hotel Diggi Palace OverviewThe Hotel Diggi Palace and its surrounding garden and structure were constructed by Thakur Sahib Pratap Singh of Diggi Family in the year 1881. This hotel is located at very nice location on the Sawai Ram Singh Highway from where main attractions places are not far away from here. This hotel is designed with fully architectural style in typical Rajputana prevalent during that time. The legend "Darbar Hall" is one of the best examples of the art and fresco work of the period. Hotel Diggi Palace is one of the economy but well recommended hotels in Jaipur, has 40 A/C and non A/C rooms.

Hotel Hari Mahal Palace which was built by the descendents of Maharaja Prithvi Raj of Amber in 1930 is a nice combination of Rajput and British architecture. The hotel has large drudgery rooms that are stylishly done and retained in the century style. Here one thing is very important that none of the furniture or pictures has been removed from its site. An exciting feature of the Palace is that almost all the rooms overlook its huge gardens providing a stunning view of luxuriant green lawns, it is quite normal to see peacocks dancing. The palace still retains its collection of photographs and portraits.

Mandawa Haveli was built in 1896 by Thakur Bhagwat Singhji, the 15th ruler of Mandawa,. This feudal principality in the heart of the Shekhawati region was ruled by the clan of Kachhawa Rajputs from the house of Amber. Their ancestor Rao Shekhaji was a scion of the house of Amber who struck out and carved a separate kingdom for himself to the north of Jaipur which was named Shekhawati (The garden of Shekha) after him.

There are different categories of hotels in Jaipur including five star deluxe hotels, luxury hotels, budget hotels, economy hotels and heritage hotels. Narayan Niwas Palace is one of the finest heritage hotel in Jaipur. The hotel Narayan Niwas Palace provides all the modern facilities to its guests. Narayan Niwas Palace Jaipur is located some 11 kilometre away from the airport and just five kilometres from the railway station. The Hotel Narain Niwas Palace, a Heritage Hotel, is one of the best examples of history amalgamating with modern times. It is located at very nice place in Jaipur, the Pink City of India. This hotel was built in the 19th century by General Amar Singh Ji and after that it is modified by Thakur of Kanota.

Raj Mahal Palace was originally known as Ranawatji-ka-Bagh was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1729 for his loved wife, Maharani Chandra Kumar Ranawatiji, daughter of the Maharana of Udaipur. The list of popular guests who have fully enjoyed the liberality of Raj mahal Palace including Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy, Prince Charles and Lady Diana. Continuing the tradition of majestic Hospitality, His Highness Maharaja Sawai Bhawani Singh Ji transferred Rajmahal Palace into a hotel in 1979.

The Raj Palace which was built in 1728 A.D., is the first Haveli of Jaipur. Now this has turned out a Impressive Heritage Hotel. Staying there is very pleasurable and memorable experience. This Hotel is completely and centrally air-conditioned. Raj Palace is one of the finest heritage hotels in Jaipur which is also known as Pink City. This hotel is well outfitted with all the contemporary facilities. This hotel provides an ideal platform for tourists in Jaipur. The Hotel Raj Palace Jaipur offers temperate hospitality and immaculate service to its guests. The hotel Raj Palace Jaipur is located 11 kilometres from the airport and just 6 kilometres from the railway station.

Samode Bagh is maintained and owned by Samode hotels long standing commitment to coming together the highest standards of generosity with aboriginal culture and the natural surroundings. Samode Bagh is a garden paradise situated 4 km from Samode Palace, nestled on 20 acres of beautiful grounds combines tenderness and magnificence, an atmosphere that is quiet, relaxed and well-designed. It is a romantic hideaway where you can be as dynamic or contemplative as you wish.

The Samode Palace hotel is accomplished the 'Best Heritage' hotel for five consecutive years. Samode Palace is one of India's most attractive and passionate hotels. This Palace scrupulously restored offering recoil into an aesthetically beautiful atmosphere where visitors can enjoy India's natural beauty and rich history. This hotel offers a quiet, well-designed and well-appointed environment. It is considered India's one of the finest hotel for its accomplish principles of modern generosity, accommodation, services, gastronomy and facilities, it is the flagship of the Samode Hotels.

Shahpura House which is one of the famous Classic Heritage hotel of Jaipur, is situated in Banipur. The chief building of this hotel is actually a Haveli(traditional house of the Rajput kings) that was built by Rao Dhir Singh in the year 1956. Even it actual relates to an earliest town called the Shahpura which is far about 65 kms from the Pink city. Shahpura was the main seat of the Shakawat relations of the Rajput period. Shahpura House is not only a mere hotel but also a resting place and a family home where the members of the ruling family will serve up you with world class generosity.

Passport Office Jaipur

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OFFICE TIMINGS (Monday to Friday): 10:00 AM to 13:30 PM - For submission of application forms, sale of forms, on-line registration, enquiry, appointment of Passport Officer / Public Relation Officer etc. While meeting to Passport Officer OR Public Relation Officer, please bring the relevent documents e.g. Annexure-F, Annexure-I, in case of Tatkal Scheme and stay proof, birth certificate, 10th / 12th certificate etc. etc. in case of any other objection. 04.00 PM to 06.00 PM - Delivery of Passports (which are promised by Passport Officer) JURISDICTION Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Baran, Barmer, Bharatpur, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Churu, Dausa, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, Jalore, Jhalawar, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Kota, Nagaur, Pali, Rajsamand, Sawai Madhopur, Sikar, Sirohi, Sri Ganganagar, Tonk, Udaipur, Karoli districts are under the jurisdiction of Passport Office Jaipur. LIST OF OFFICERS: Shri S. K. Verma (Passport Officer) Shri M.R. Meena (Superintendent / Public Grievance Officer) Shri R.C. Meena (Superintendent) Shri K.S. Sapehia (Superintendent) Shri R.D. Sharma (Superintendent ) CONTACT: Voice: 0141-2702515,2711513,2710884 Fax: 0141-2710219 E-mail: rpo.jaipur@mea.gov.in Tele-enquiry: 0141-2711151, 2711160, 2711201 Web-site: http://passport.gov.in/ COMPLAINTS: Shri S.K. Verma Passport Officer Passport Office, Lal Kothi, University Marg, Tonk Road, Jaipur - 302 015Voice: 0141-2712055 Fax: 0141-2710219 E-mail: rpo.jaipur@mea.gov.in TELE ENQUIRY: Dial the tele enquiry nos. 0141-2711151, 2711160, 2711201. RIGHT TO INFORMATION: Shri Shrawan Kumar Verma Regional Passport Officer Sukhim SB 107(B) Tonk Road Jaipur (Rajasthan). Tel No - 0141-2702515,2710884,2712055 Fax - 0141-2710219 E-mail - rpo.jaipur@mea.gov.in

Government Of Rajasthan

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The evolution of the House of people's representatives in Rajasthan has an important place in the constitutional history of India as it was the outcome of the merger of 22 princely States of the erstwhile Rajputana with the Union of India. As per the provisions of Article 168 of the newly framed Constitution of India, every state had to establish a legislature consisting of one or two Houses. Rajasthan opted for unicameral character and its legislature is known as the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. The legislature, which is running its twelfth term, was first elected by adult franchise in 1952 and this process is continuing with the exceptions of 1980 and 1992 when the Presidential Rule was in force. The strength of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, which is determined by delimitation Commission, was 160 in 1952 and presently stands as 200 after many more recommendations of the same Commission. The Governor of the State summons the House from time to time keeping in mind that the intervening period between the last sitting in one session and first sitting in next session does not exceed six months. As per the Rules, Rajasthan Legislative Assembly shall have at least three sessions in a calendar year. The business of the House is decided by the House on the recommendation of the Business Advisory Committee. Legislative Committees can be divided into two categories - the Standing Committees and the Ad-hoc Committees. In Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, there are 18 Standing Committees out of which four are financial and the rest relates to various other subjects. The financial committees are - Public Accounts Committee, Public Undertakings Committee and two Estimates Committees. The financial committees are elected on the basis of proportional representation through single transferable vote and the rest are nominated by the Speaker. The Chairmen for all these committees are nominated by the Speaker from out of the members of these committees. The basic function of the Public Accounts Committee is to examine the Secretaries to Government on various irregularities in their Departments as pointed out in the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General. Similarly, Public Undertakings Committee is required to go into the functions of the various pubic undertakings and is expected to examine the Undertakings on various irregularities pointed out by the Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General under their control.

Location Of Jaipur

Geography: Jaipur is located at 26.92° N 75.82° E. It has an average elevation of 432 metres (1417 feet).

Location: The district is situated in the eastern part of Rajasthan. It is bound in the north by Sikar and Alwar, in South by Tonk, Ajmer and Sawai Madhopur. Nagaur, Sikar and Ajmer in the west and in east by Bharatpur and Dausa districts.

Distance from major cities:

* Delhi-265 km
* Ahmedabad-625 km
* Chandigarh-510 km
* Mumbai-1,176 km
* Calcutta-1,472 km
* Agra-246 km
* Kota-245 km
* Ajmer-124 km
* Pushkar-138 km

Climate: Jaipur has a semi-arid climate in spite of receiving more than 50 cm rainfall annually, as the rainfall is concentrated in the monsoon months between June and September. This is due to its proximity to the Thar desert. The highest recorded temperature ever was 45°C, while the lowest ever was 1°C.

Jaipur Development Authority (JDA)

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JAIPUR DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (JDA) JDA is the autthority which is responsible for development of Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. JDA is the main department of developing the city. Jaipur is designed and the constructed this is the tradition to developmp the city. The most valued possession of the world "Jaipur", was established in the year 1727 according to the dreams and vision of H.H. Sawai Jai Singh. Jaipur now is world famous for its town planning on the basis of "Vastu Art" of the Indian culture. The city is a blend of the specialties of old tradition and beauty of the western countries and is the main attraction of the western and central India. "Jaipur Development Authority" was created by the state government of Rajasthan with a vision to combat and manouevre the growing requirements of a large city in wake of the increasing population and to help give Jaipur a planned look compatible and comparable to any metropolitan city of repute. According to the basic needs, JDA has been working towards time bound constructions, creation and development of the western Jaipur based on major scientific and hi-tech strategies. Thus Jaipur has been beautified intensively the tourist and living standards. According to the promises and commitments of the Rajasthan Government, JDA has been time and again proving itself as the pioneer of development, creating a state of the art city of substance, under the able supervision and guidance of Mrs. Vasundhra Raje, the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Rajasthan. In past two years all main roads have been widened, over bridges under bridges and flyovers have been constructed to smoothen the traffic flow, minimize pollution and ensure public convenience and safety. The work is end-less and so is the zeal of JDA, to make Jaipur a happening City.

Other Activities At Jaipur

- Bowling
Bowling can be done at the Megabowl in Jaipur. This is India’s largest indoor amusement park and is located at Malviya Nagar and has the latest computer/video games and a bowling alley.

- Band Ceremony
Band Ceremony Leading band players of Jaipur assemble for one hour most Saturday evenings and play traditional Rajasthani tunes against the backdrop of the majestic Albert Hall in Ramniwas Bagh. The band’s regularity record isn’t too good so to avoid disappointment, please enquire first.

- Badminton
Badminton can be played at a number of hotels and sport club venues…for more information ask at you hotel on arrival.

- Cycling
Cycling Not only can one take a leisurely cycle around Jaipur but one can also watch (and possibly partake) in a keenly contested game, called Cycle Polo too. Each year venues for this alter and you are advised to check out where the latest game is being held on arrival.

- Camel Safari
Camel Safari Ride on one of the ships of the desert and travel as man did in India years ago. Camel safaris trace their origins to the time of trade between India and China, when camel caravans would journey along established trade routes laden with spices and herbs and jewels. They provide an opportunity to get a glimpse of traditional Indian life in the desert, with all the hardships, the beauty and the desolation. Experience the land from lofty heights at a leisurely pace that offers you great views at the same time.

- Elephant Polo
Elephant Polo provides a spectacle for the audience and enjoyment to the participants and is a must do activity in Jaipur. You will be amazed how these bulky animals move around with surprising speed and poise.

- Elephant Safari
Elephant Safari Is a brilliant way to see the countryside around Jaipur and beyond. You can choose from 1 hour jaunts to week-long treks. No matter what you decide to do, you can’t go wrong on the back of one of these majestic beasts. Some tour operators organize elephant safaris between Jaipur and Pushkar which are very worthwhile.

- Fishing
Fishing is a great way to relax and is actually one sport that kids enjoy too. You would be surprised how quiet and patient children can be if they have a rod in their hands. This activity can be done on the lakes in the Jaipur area and you can either bring your own gear or buy it on arrival.

- Golf
Golf Rambagh Golf Club (18 holes) permits non-members to swing a club for a small fee and is located adjacent to the hotel Rambagh Palace and at a distance of 5 – 7 km from most other hotels. It can be found on Bhawani Singh Road, Jaipur.

- Hang-gliding, Para-gliding
Hang-gliding and Para-gliding the open countryside of Rajasthan offers gliding opportunities that can prove remarkable and with permission from civil aviation authorities, these may be organised in Jaipur and nearby areas where there are runways and strips available for planes to take off.

- Rock Climbing
Rock Climbing Jaipur Rock Climbing Adventure Academy of Rajasthan holds numerous rock climbing adventures. Contact them on arrival or ask at your hotel for more information.

- Polo
Rambagh Polo Ground a huge historical ground, just behind Rambagh Palace, hosts many international polo tournaments worth watching. Elephant Polo an invention of Jaipur is one of the more exciting regular events held here too and is definitely something all visitors should experience. Cycle Polo is another Polo sport played in the area.

- Motorbike Safari
Motorbike Safari Travelling around India on a motorbike can be a very pleasant experience. For some reason it’s easier to stop whenever you want to, plus you can go off the well beaten track easily no matter what the road conditions are and discover the area around Jaipur far more readily than one car in a motorcar for example. If you like the wind on your face and the feeling of freedom, then this is a great way to discover the area.

- Jaipur Vintage Car Rally
Jaipur Vintage Car Rally If you are in the area in January then this is an event you are bound to enjoy watching and it has become a big draw for car lovers, sports lovers, vintage beauty lovers and tourists alike. A keenly contested event, this rally is an inimitable display of well-maintained cars of yesteryear. Among the vintage models come in from different cities of India to take are vehicles such as Humbers, Fiat 501’s; 1923 Rovers; Mercedes Benz 170V’s, Moms 8’s, Austin’s and Erskines. Some of these are available on hire for pleasure rides and marriages or you can rent one and join in on the rally yourself.

Shopping Arcades In Jaipur

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Jaipur is a shoppers’ paradise. The builders of Jaipur took special care to provide ample space and facilities for the production and marketing of handicrafts which made the place famous throughout India and abroad. An entire street and several city sectors were earmarked for artisans and traders. The main markets are along Jauhari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Nehru Bazar, Chaura Rasta, Tripolia Bazar and M.I. Road. Shops specialising in precious and semi-precious stones, ornaments and jewellery are to be found on and along Jauhari Bazaar. Jaipur enjoys a high reputation for the manufacture of jewellery. It is one of the most active jewel markets of the world and is famous for precious and semi-precious stones and also for the cutting, polishing and setting of these stones, particularly that of diamonds, topaz and emeralds. Jaipur brass work is of immaculate quality. The Jaipur brass worker is successful in infusing life like charm into the dull metal. Two kinds of work is done in Jaipur on brass viz., lacquered brass and carved brass. Jaipur enamel or Minakari, mostly done on gold and silver has always been a class of its own. The Jaipur artist is renowned not only for the purity of the colours, but also for its evenness. Jaipur is also famous for its textiles. Sanganeri and Bagru block prints are the fashion designer’s craze these days. The Bandhej (tie and dye) print is very typical of the region. Near the Hawa Mahal are large numbers of shops dealing in antiques and pseudo-antiques. Some shops opposite Hawa Mahal stock the famous Jaipuri quilts, weighing from a few hundred grams to a kilogram. The stone and marble carving industry is also a famous art of Jaipur. The stone used is either procured from within Jaipur or from the marble mines of Makrana, the famous quarry that provided all the marble stone for one of the wonders of the world at Agra the Taj Mahal The carvings portraits and busts created in Jaipur are held in high esteem everywhere.

Colorful Fair And Festivals Of Jaipur

The Jaipur love for color and joyous celebrations, music, dance and festivals makes it one of the most colorful desert in the world. We have numerous fairs and festivals of the region. In addition to the festivals celebrated by the Hindus, Muslims and others, there are also the traditional fairs.

Jaipur have all sorts of fair and festivals like animal fairs, religious fairs and there are fairs to mark the changing seasons. In fact, celebrations occur almost round the year and are a splendid opportunity for you to gain an insight into the life of the Rajasthani. Other than the traditional fairs, recently established festivals which involve elephants, camel races, dance and music have been specially organized for the tourists. I recommend you to plan your tour in a way that you are a part of any of the following fairs and festival to truly know the rich heritage and culture of Rajasthan.

Festivals are the occasions that add color to life. When it comes to Jaipur, the royal city celebrates each and every festival with full gusto and zeal. The colorful city gets brighter during the celebration of special festivals. There are numerous festivals which the city observes like any other part of the country. But the city celebrates some unusual and interesting fairs & festivals in their own style. The fairs and festivals which are worth mentioning are Elephant festival, Teej festival, Kite festival and Gangaur festival.

Jaipur Fairs and Festivals are inseparable element of the cultural identity of the city. The vivacious city looks more vibrant during the festivity; people enjoy these festivals keeping aside all their tensions and worries. Different fairs and festivals have their own significance and offer a pleasurable break from the tight schedules of life. If you want to explore the customs and traditions of Jaipur, festive season is the right time to visit the city. In this article, we will explore some of the major festivals of Jaipur.

Gangaur Festival
Gangaur is a significant festival of Jaipur, especially meant for the women. Gangaur festival is widely acclaimed and celebrated throughout the state of Rajasthan. The word Gangaur is derived from two words, 'Gan' and 'Gauri' which are synonyms of 'Siva' and his consort 'Parvati' respectively.

Kite Festival
Kite Festival is a popular festival of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Kite flying is enjoyed by people of all age-groups. However, 14 January, the day of Makar Sankranti, makes the official day for flying kites in Jaipur. People make most out of the festival by flying kites for the whole day.

Teej Festival
Teej Festival is one of the most popular festivals of India. Festival of Teej is widely celebrated, but its real charm can be found only in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Teej celebrates the arrival of monsoon, after the scorching sun of summers. Teej is celebrated in the month of 'Shravan' (July-August), according to the Hindu calendar.

Makar Sankranti
The festival is celebrated on the 14th of January every year. This has now become the festival of kite-flying which does not spare the soaring spirits of anyone in Jaipur. The devoted ones, however, take a holy dip in the kund at Galtaji. The traditional sweet associated with it is Phirni, made in abundance by the halwais of Jaipur

Elephant Festival
This festival is held on the day of Holi, the festival of colours, at the Chaughan stadium. Beautifully decorated and caparisoned elephants assemble to participate in the royal procession. Elephant polo, elephant race,elephant tug-of-war with a few tourist and holi on elephant back are some of the exciting events.

Dussehra
Dussehra is celebrated by staging Ramlila in different parts of the city and cuminating in the ceremonial burning of the giant effigies of Ravan, Kumbhakaran and Meghnath, celebrating Lord Rama's victory over the Demon King, and victory of Good over Evil. A mela is organised at Amer and thousands of devotees visit the templeof Shila Mataji situated there. Special puja is offered by the former Maharaja in the City Palace amidst traditional fanfare. Durga Puja is celebrated in several community pandals for four days by the large Bengali population in the city.

Diwali
Celebrated every year in October- November, Diwali is perhaps the most popular of all Indian festivals. The origin of this festival can be traced back to the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, when Lord Rama returend to this kingdom Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. The whole kingdom was lit up with diyas (earthen lamps ) to celebrate his return.

Shopping In Jaipur

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Jaipur is well known for its blue pottery, brass articles, enamel work, cotton and woollen fabrics and rugs, exquisite carpets, leather goods and intricate jewellery pieces studded with precious and semi precious stones. Traditional jewellery – like minakari and kundan work – is available in fine designs of gold or silver. Minakari has enamel paintwork while kundan has embedded gems. Jaipur will also mesmerise you with its brilliant fabrics. Cotton material and Kota saris are available in different varieties with traditional Sanganeri prints and designs created using tie-dye methods. Jaipur offers a wide range of souvenirs that you can gift to family and friends. You could shop at popular spots like M.I. Road, Johari Bazaar and Rajasthali, and a few other local markets. It's good to go Shopping in Jaipur. Get the best deals, learn about the best places to shop in Jaipur, stop for some finger food, or relax in one of the Jaipur Restaurants along the city's shopping streets. The Colourful Markets of Jaipur: Johari Bazaar or the Jewellery Market is home to shops that deal in gemstones of both the precious and semi-precious varieties. In the lanes of Jaipur, particularly in Haldiyon-ka-rasta, Jadiyon-ka-rasta, and Gopalji-ka-rasta, you can watch the skilled craftsmen create beautiful bright pieces of minakari and kundan jewellery. Badi Chupar and M.I. Road are also popular shopping zones. A number of handicraft items and other artifacts make Jaipur a wonderful destination for shopping and its colorful bazaars offer tourists a great opportunity to shop and enjoy the vibrant culture of the region. Jauhari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Nehru Bazar, Chaura Rasta, Tripolia Bazar and M.I. Raod are some of the areas where one can here shop for jewellery, beautiful gems, semi precious stones, kundan and minakri work (enamel work on gold), cotton fabric including sanganeri prints, tie-dye, and fine kota doria The exotic blue pottery, enamel ware and brass ware, make excellent souvenirs and gift items. The pink city is also famous for its woolen carpets, cotton rugs, and leather footwear, specially embroidered Jootis. Jaipur is well known for its textiles. The tie and dye (bandhej) fabrics are very typical of this region. The Sanganeri and Bagru block prints are the craze these days and the best shops are lined along the Jauhari Bazaar and Badi Chaupar. The Pink city is also known for producing soft and warm quilts. Jaipuri razai as it is called is quiet popular and most Indians touring Jaipur shop for these quilts. Though these quilts weigh quite a lot they are fairly warm. One can shop for these quilts and also for antiques and pseudo-antiques at the shops lined across the Hawa Mahal. Rajasthan is world famous for its traditional JEWELLERY since innumerable years. When talking about Rajasthan, Jaipur is always the centre of attraction. From centuries, this royal land has been flourished with precious stones and jewelry. Jaipur is renowned for its exclusive designs and splendid jewelry. Jaipur bazaars are thrived with classic tribal jewelry, silver jewelry, beaded jewelry, metal jewelry, diamond jewelry, pearl jewelry and many more varieties to please you. While buying metal or classic tribal jewelry from roadside, you can always bargain. If you are interested, you can watch the craftsmen at work in Johari Bazaar. Haldion ka Rasta, Gopalji ka Rasta, M.I. Road, Maniharon Ka Rasta, Johari Bazar, Tripolia Bazar and Surajpol Bazaar are some of the destinations in Jaipur, which would be a valuable treat for any woman. While buying jewellery or precious stones, always take a receipt mentioning the name of the shop, price, gram and carat, from the shopkeeper. CAMEL LEATHER ITEMS of Jaipur: Rajasthan is famous for its leather craft industry. Many a people of different places in Rajasthan are engaged in the same industry. Leather items like Jutis, Mojaris (slippers), Bags, Sandals, Shoes and Purses made in Jaipur catch the due attention of the tourists. In Jaipur, Jutis engraved with "Kashida Kari" (kind of embroidery) are very popular. This embroidery is done on velvet first and then the velvet is affixed on the leather Jutis. Jaipur CARPETS Jaipur is considered as the best city to shop in Rajasthan, India. This majestic city offers you the best of traditional Rajasthan. Jaipur is famous for its bright colored fabric and textile. Tripolia Bazaar, Kishanpol bazaar, Bapu and Nehru Bazaar are the various markets of Jaipur, where you can find fabrics and carpets. While buying, do the best bargain to get quality product at cheap rates. Jauhari Bazaar is the one of the best markets to buy tie and dye items in Jaipur. Jaipur Fabric / Cloth / Textile: Since innumerable years, Jaipur specializes in providing one of the best fabrics of the world, properly colored in bright colors. Rajasthan is famous for its purity of colors and this aspect is further refined by the uniformity of colors. Well-known for its textiles, Jaipur has a vast collection of block-printed and tie & dyed fabric. Sanganer and Bagru block printing are the limelight of this group. In tie & dye, Bandhej, pachranga and lehriya get the main attraction. Jaipur Quilts and Razai: Jaipur is well-known for its soft and feather-weight quilts. Don't underestimate these quilts as they are light in weight, they are warm to the core. Tourists usually shop for these quilts on their trip to Jaipur. Moreover, these quilts are not boring like other quilts. Jaipuri Razai are available in striking colors with Sanganeri prints, bright tie-dyed materials, marble prints on cotton and velvet to suit your mood. You can best buy Jaipuri quilts from the shops located near Hawa Mahal. Jaipur Handicrafts: Jaipur HandicraftsHandicrafts of Jaipur are well-known throughout the world for their distinctive quality and exclusive variety. Due to this fact, Jaipur is also recognized as crafts capital of India. The Royal Family of Jaipur patronized the craftsmen and artisans, which led to the flourishing of arts and crafts in Rajasthan. If you are an art lover, Markets of Jaipur offer rich and assorted handicrafts of interest. Pottery: The royalty of Jaipur always appreciated variety handicrafts during their times. Keeping the traditions alive, Jaipur is always active in providing the best handicrafts of India. Talking about pottery, glazed blue pottery of Jaipur is very famous. Originated in Persia, this kind of pottery includes pots, surahis, mugs, jugs, plates, decorative pieces and many other things. Blue color in pottery offers a trendy look to the things. You can always make a good bargain while buying such stuff. Metal Work: Jaipur has a decent variety of metal work and it is particularly famous for its brass work. The brass workers of Jaipur are skilled in infusing charisma into the dull metal. Lacquered brass and carved brass are two kinds of work that are done on brass in Jaipur. You can buy statues and decorative pieces of immaculate quality at a good price from Jaipur that will add a class to your drawing room. Marble Work: This royal city offers the world-class quality of marble work with intricate carvings. The carvings and portraits, shaped in Jaipur, procure a great admiration everywhere. In marble work, you can see the Marble statues of Hindu deities, animals, Human figurines, carved marble bowls and exquisite vases. These are some of the best buys in Jaipur markets. Woodwork: This pink city has immense variety of handicrafts and to continue the list, here we have woodwork. The fine quality of woodwork in Jaipur embraces carved doors, windows, drawer chests, picture frames and mirror frames. The delicate handcrafted woodwork of Jaipur has an antique look as they are crafted on traditional lines.

Entertainment In Jaipur

Besides forts and palaces, Jaipur - the capital city of Rajasthan has got many things to entertain the ever flocking tourists. The entertainment industry in Jaipur promises to meet the needs of the tourists. Of course there are no beaches and amusement parks in Jaipur but live media compensate for it. Some of the popular media in Jaipur consist of theatres, cinemas, band playing, puppet shows and clubs.

Nightlife of Jaipur is certainly as regal as this pink city of Rajasthan. The dwellers of this majestic city have their own style to enjoy the night. Actually, Jaipur is not involved in a very active nightlife like other global cities. People usually enjoy quiet evenings by listening music, puppet shows and traditional dances, which are exhibitors of Rajasthan's rich heritage. Raj Mandir is one of the famous theatres of India which offers night shows and this could be one of your night destinations.

Cinemas and theatres are popular medium of entertainment. Theatre shows include Kalbelia Dancers, Puppeteers and Bhopa Bhopi which displays Rajasthan's heritage. Traditional band playing has been revived by the Department of Tourism at the Ram Niwas Bagh. There are shows hosted on classical Indian arts and plays. Artists from all over even from other countries perform in the shows. Cinema houses in the region are Raj Mandir, Ankur Gem, Laxmi Mandi, Man Prakash, Moti Mahal, Mayank, Prem Prakash, Samrat.

Theatres in the region are Wellcome Group Rajputana Palace Sheraton, Ram Niwas Bagh, Ravindra Manch, Jawahar Kala Kendra. Rambagh Golf Club near the Rambagh Palace and Jai Club are equally important.

You can enjoy the shows of Kalbelia Dancers, Puppeteers & Bhopa- Bhopi at Welcomgroup Rajputana Palace Sheraton in the evenings. If you love listening Band, Ram Niwas Bagh is a perfect destination for you. Here, Department of Tourism has invigorated the tradition of "Band Playing" once again that was started during the reign of Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh. Ravindra Manch and Jawahar Kala Kendra are other places where you can watch special shows of classical Indian arts and plays.

The city doesn't comprise many discotheques but there are many bars and pubs to gratify the thirst of liquor seekers. Disco at Le Meridian is the utmost place to dance at the tunes of DJ's. There is another disco at Choki Dhani, the 5 star village resort of India. This is an aqua disco where you can groove to the latest national & international music with showers of water.

Coming to pubs and bars, the city has some of the most lavish bars of the world. Many palaces of the city have been converted into heritage hotels and many of these hotels comprise imperial bars/ pubs to provide comfort and ambience of world-class. Madhu Shala, The Polo (Rambagh Palace), Rang Mahal, Talab and Maharani Express are some of the most happening bars of Jaipur. Sheesh Mahal of Welcomgroup Rajputana Palace Sheraton is one of the best bars that will serve you liquor in the finest manner.

Jaipur Travel Guide

Jaipur is 260 km from Delhi and 240 km from Agra and forms the most chosen tourism golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It a bustling capital city and a business centre with all the trapping of modern metropolis but yet flavoured strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller. The old Jaipur painted in Pink can grip any visitor with admiration. Stunning backdrop of ancient forts Nahargarh, Amer, Jagarh and Moti Dungri are dramatic testimonials of the bygone era and a reminder of their lingering romance.

Settled in the rugged hills of the Aravallis, Jaipur is the pristine jewel in the desert sands of Rajasthan.

Jaipur is as remarkable for its marvellous architecture and town planning as it is for the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it. The city presents a unique synthesis of culture that has to be experienced in order to be appreciated.

With its origin buried deep into the pages of history, the city still exudes a magical old world charm; an aroma of chivalry and romance is evident, despit having evolved into a city that is the hub of modern commercial activity in the region. Tell-tale signs of the glorious past and regal splendour of the city lie strewn across with gay abandon.

The colourful and intricately carved monuments are adequately matched by the lively spirit of fanfare, festivity and celebration of the people. Even today, one can find weather beaten faces with huge coloufrul trurbans, fierce moustaches and lips that spontaneouslya crease into a heart warming smile. A city like Jaipur, where modernity and tradition live hand-in-hand, is truly rare. Perhaps this is what makes it an attractive destination for tourists who flock to Jaipur , year after year .

Jaipur is named after its founder the warrior and astronomer sovereign Sawai Jai Singh II (ruled 1688 to 1744). The decision to move out of his hilltop capital Amer was also compelled by reasons of growing population and paucity of water. Moreover in the early seventh century the power of the great Mughals was dwindling with its aging Monarch Aurangzeb and after several centuries of invasions the north was now quite and the wealth of the kingdom had become greater than before. Seizing upon this opportune time Jai Singh planned his new capital in the planes. Jaipur is a corroborative