Morning breakfast checkout and drive to Agra and visit to all sightseeing . Jaipur “The Pink City “
Founded in AD 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II , and planned by vidyadhar Bhattacharya , jaipur
holds the distinction of being the first planned city of india . The story goes that in 1876 , the Prince of
wales visited india on a tour . Since the colour pink was symbolic of hospitality , Maharaja Ram Singh of
Jaipur painted the entire city pink . The pink that colours the city makes for a marvelous spectacle to
behold . With broad avenues and spacious gardens , the city is steeped in history and culture .Here the
past comes alive in magnificent forts and palaces , blushed pink , were once lived the maharajas . The
busting bazaars of jaipur , famous for Rajasthan jewellery , fabric and shoes , Possess a timeless quality
and are a treasure – trove for the shoppers.
Jaipur Sightseeing :
Visit Amber Fort , Jantar Mantar , Hawa Mahal , and City Palace . Amber or Amer Palace fort a
UNESCO world Heritage Site is located 11km from main city . Raja Man Singh I began construction in
1592 and the palace , which was built as a strong , safe haven against attacking enemies , was
completed by mirja Raja Jai Singh . The contrast between the harsh exterior and the inviting interior
couldn’t be more surprising . The magnificent Amer Fort is an extensive palace complex that has been
built with pale yellow and pink sandstone , and with white marble . The palace is nearly seven centuries
old and has a legendary past .
Next stop is city palace . located deep with in the walled city . the city palace complex was conceived
and built by maharaja sawai jay singh II, the founder of Jaipur.A beautiful fusion of Mughal and Rajput
architecture , the palace is still home to the last ruling royal family which lives in a private section of the
palace . Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II is credited with building most of the structures , but it was
expanded upon by later rulers as well .
Further proceed to jantar Mantar ,Jantar Mantar is one of the oldest astronomical observatories
featuring the world’s largest stone sundial . Built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II – the founder of
Jaipur city , the monument was completed in 1734 .
Later visit Hawa Mahal , the five –storey building looks like a honeycomb of a beehive and it is always
windy inside , windy to the numerous windows and jharokhas . This amazing ventilation that the
palace enjoys is the reason why it was named as the Hawa Mahal , which literally translates into the
“Palace of the Winds “ The Hawa Mahal is a five-storey building , and it is the tallest building in the
world that has been built without a foundation . Overnight .
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