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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3 Star Hotels In Jaipur

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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.

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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.

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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.