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Jaipur Tourist places

The famous city Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan and has earned universal renown as the " Pink City ", and pink it is, with beautiful constructed palaces, havelis and forts. Tall, rugged men with handle-bar whiskers sport bright pink turbans. Jaipur which means the city of victory was built exactly 273 years back and is 262 km by road from Delhi ( Capital of India ).

 A strong wall encircles the old city and even today has a suggestion of formidable strength, its function of protecting all within is obvious.

The plains of Rajasthan of which Jaipur is the capital once thundered and echoed with clash of swords and the drums of wars.Built in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh-II, Jaipur was the first planned city of its time ( the earlier planned city in northern India having been built near Taxila sometime in the 2nd century BC ).

Jaipur was planned by Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya, a Bengali architect, in a grid system with wide straight avenues, roads, streets and lanes and uniform rows of shops on either side of the main bazaars, all arranged in nine rectangular city sectors (chokris). The city itself is an attractive creation worthy of universal admiration.

There is a feast in store for tourists. Attractive monuments where one can breathe the fragrance of history. Comfortable and luxurious hotels, once the proud of kings, parks, gardens, and excursions of nearby places of interest, make Jaipur a tourist's paradise 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.

Tourist Places:

• Amber Fort
• City Palace
• Gaitore
• Hawa Mahal
• Jaigarh Fort
• Jantar Mantar
• Nahargarh Fort
• Statue Circle

Three Star Hotels

Three Stars Hotels in Delhi

Hans Plaza Hotel

Starting from the lobby with muted lighting and soothing colour tones, the efficient staff welcomes you and the aura of comfort envelopes you thoughout the hotel. Its 70 rooms and suites are comfortable and luxurious. Located in Connaught Place in the heart of New Delhi, the Hans Plaza is an island of calm in the heart of the city.

Location: 

 24 KM. From Airport, 14 Km. From railway Station

Cuisine: 

 Multi-Cusine

Room Facilities : 

24 Hrs Rooms Service, H/C running water, Telephone, Fax, T.V., Channel Music, Business Centre, Banquet Facilities, Conference Facilities.

• Three Star Hotels

Punjab Hotel

Hotel Punjab is a 3 Star Hotel in Delhi which is centrally located. It is close to New Delhi Railway Station. Offer excellent Room Facilities along with Multi Cuisine

Location: 

 20 Km. From Airport, 1.5 Km. from ISBT, 0.5 Km From Old Delhi Railway Station

Cuisine: 

 Multi-Cusine

Room Facilities : 

Telephone, Safe Deposit

Jama Masjid

The Biggest Mosque In India:

Near the Red Fort about 500m away is the Jama masjid, the biggest mosque in India. It was begun by Shah Jahan in 1650 and completed six years later and the whole cost about a million rupees. It is hard to imagine a building more suited to evoking the awe of the majesty of Allah in man. The mosque stands on a rocky elevation. Its huge gateway looks down at you like fastidious connoisseur from an immense platform which has steps that lead up to it.

Constructed in Sandstone and white marble, Jama Masjid can be entered from both the directions - North and the South Gates. The eastern gateway is supposed to remain open in Friday and was used by the emperor himself. Jama Masjid is cluttered by devotees who offer namaz, especially during Muslim Festival. For those who don't belong to non - Muslim community, a specified time is mentioned to enter the mosque.

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