Jaipur is one of the most visited city by Delhites and same is the story with us as well. Few weeks back, we were again in Jaipur - The Pink City of India. This Photo Journey shares some moments/places captured during quick drive inside the city. let's check out...
Jaipur is one of the finest planned cities of India which is located in the semi-desert lands of Rajasthan State. Jaipur city which once had been the capital of the royalty now is the capital city of Rajasthan State of India.
Overall structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal families. These days Jaipur is one of the major business centers with all requisites of a metropolitan city. When I visited the city first time, I found it very cluttered but with time and more exploration made me realize that city has two parts. One is basically old Jaipur and other part is new Jaiput which is very well planned. Above photograph is shot near Tonk road where most of the main hotels are located and few malls.
Jaipur has a very delectable cuisine. Some of the local dishes have become world-famous names. Typical dishes include Dal Baati Churma, Missi Roti etc. Sweet dishes include Ghevar, Feeni, Gajak, Chauguni ke laddu, Moong Thal...
Very first Photo Journey on Jaipur is still one of the most popular photo-stories on this blog, although I am not sure about the logic :) ... With time, I have noticed huge change in this city and with each visit, I like it more...
Jaipur is also known as the City of Victory. Jaipur City is chaotic and congested, though it still has a habit of tickling travelers pink. Stunning hilltop forts and glorious palaces fit like footprints from a rich royal past, candyfloss-bright turbans blaze a trail through brilliant bargain-filled bazaars, and fluttering saris catch the eye like butterflies...
(Courtesy - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/india/rajasthan/jaipur)
Jaipur has a number of forts and monuments like Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Jal Mahal, Rambagh Palace, Central Museum, Albert Hall Museum. The Rose Pink City in India founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II. All these are major attractions for visitors. Jaipur is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Some part of Jaipur can still be seen in pink color but not very well followed in new part of the town.
Here is the photograph of Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha.
Jaipur is largest city in Rajasthan and was built in the eighteenth century by Sawai Jai Singh as India's first planned city. Jaipur is a major tourist attraction amongst Indian as well as international travellers. Jaipur belongs to the tourist Golden Triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra, which hosts several attractions like the City Palace, Govind Dev ji Temple, Vidhan Sabha, Birla Temple, several massive Rajput forts and so on. It also serves as a stepping stone for travelers heading to the desert cities of Jodhpur and Jaisalmer.
A view of Jal Mahal from Jaigarh Fort.
Various festivals are organized in Jaipur at various time of the year. Some of them include Gangaur Festival, Jaipur Literature Festival, Kite festival, Teej festival, Shitla Mata Fair, Chaksu Fair, Elephant Fair, Chhat ka mela in Amber during Navratri...
Bramhiny starling, which we saw near Amber Fort @ Jaipur, Rajasthan.
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