Sightseeing in Jaipur

Jaipur which is the capital of Rajasthan is one of the major tourist destinations not only in India but also all over the world. In the Pink City of Jaipur the visitors will come across many palaces, forts and other royal architectures. These architectures beautifully blend the Rajputana and Mughal style together. Tourist from all over the world love to pay a visit to the colorful city of Jaipur. It gives them the opportunity to know about the glorious past of India. Sightseeing in Jaipur, is the main activity which you can embark while on a tour to this city.

One of the Sightseeing spots in Jaipur is the City Palace, Jaipur. This palace was constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh II. The city palace is wonderfully divided into many courtyards, gardens and buildings. The visitors can also find some imperial structures like the Chandra Mahal, Badal Mahal, City Palace Museum, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the Mubarak Mahal out here.

Amber Fort is the other Sightseeing spot in Jaipur. It is located about 11 kilometers from Jaipur. The Amber Fort has beautifully protected the splendor of the city from the days when it was the capital of the ruling Kachhawa. The amber fort is situated amongst beautiful landscapes and exotic locations. The architecture of this extremely popular the Amber Fort, Jaipur has wonderfully blend the Hindu and Mughal style of architecture. In the construction of the amber fort red sand stone and white marble were used. The site of the amber fort, Jaipur overwhelms the guests with the delicate artistic work.

Another famous spot for Sightseeing in Jaipur is the Hawa Mahal built in the year 1799 A.D. The Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Wind is a five-storied building. These buildings have numerous small wonderful windows and screens. The pink beautifully honeycombed 953 sandstone windows of the palace are known as the 'jharokhas'. It is believed that the Hawa Mahal was constructed during the period when women of the royal families were kept under strict purdah rules. So it is said that the Hawa Mahal or the palace of wind was constructed to allow the ladies of the royal families to watch the processions and other various activities of the city through its windows and many screened windows. The Hawa Mahal is a remarkable example of the spectacular Rajputana architecture.