Tourist Place Of Udaipur:-Museum

City Palace Museum

The main part of the palace is now preserved as a museum displaying a large and diverse array of artefacts. Down steps from the entrance is the armoury museum exhibiting a huge collection of protective gear, weapons including the lethal two-pronged sword.

The City Palace museum is then entered through the Ganesh Deori meaning the door of Lord Ganesh. This leads to the Rajya Angan, the royal courtyard that is the very spot where Maharana Udai Singh met the sage who told him to find a city here. The rooms of the palace are superbly decorated with mirror tiles and paintings.

Manak Mahal or the Ruby Palace has a lovely collection of glass and mirror work while Krishna Vilas display a rich collection of miniature paintings. Moti Mahal or the pearl palace has beautiful mirror work and the Chini Mahal has ornamental tiles all over.

The Surya Chopar or the sun square depicts a huge ornamental sun symbolising the sun dynasty to which the Mewar dynasty belongs. The Bari Mahal is a central garden with view of the city. Some more beautiful paintings can be seen in the Zenana Mahal or the ladies chamber, which leads to Lakshmi Chowk a beautiful white pavilion.

Shilpgram Museum

Literally meaning a "Craftsmen's Village" is a living ethnographic museum depicting the enormous diversities in craft, art & culture between various Indian states, but the exquisite terracotta work mainly in dark red and dark brown sand material along with the wooden carvings are the forte of this ethnic village . Shilpgram comprises 26 huts set in 70 acres of natural surroundings at the foot of the Aravali Hills.A colourful craft festival during winter seasons to the whole set up induces viatanity and zeal.

Situated 3 kms west of Udaipur near the Havala village is the Centre's Shilpgram - the Rural Arts and Crafts Complex. Spread over an undulating terrain of 130 bighas (70 Acres) of land and surrounded by the Aravallies, the Rural Arts and Crafts Complex is conceived as a living enthnographic museum to depict the lifestyles of the folk and tribal people of the West Zone. Within this complex, huts of the member states are constructed incorporating traditional architectural features of different geographical and ethnic groups residing within the West Zone of India comprising of five Federal States.

Ahar Museum

Located about 2 kms east of Udaipur is an impressive cluster of cenotaphs of the Maharanas of Mewar. There are about nineteen cenotaphs of Maharanas cremated there.

The most striking cenotaph is that Maharana Amar Singh, who reigned from 1597 to 1620. Nearby is also Ahar Museum, where on display is limited but very rare earthen pottery. Some sculptures and other archaeological finds. Some pieces date back to 1700 BC and a tenth century metal figure of Buddha is a special attraction.

Vintage Collection of Classic Car Museum

The collection within the grounds of the Garden Hotel comprises a variety of classic and interestingly rare transportation vehicles; some stately and vintage like Cadalec, Chevalate, Morais etc., while the others are sleek and fast.

The Maharanas of Udaipur once possessed and used these regal splendours of automobiles as their luxuries but most of the other models are gradually being added to the collection ,since it provides a unique aristocratic safari for the exclusive guests.

Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum

Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum is one of the most famous museums of Udaipur, exhibiting the brilliant collection of folk articles of Rajasthan. This rare compilation varies from typical rural-dresses, ornaments, puppets, masks, dolls, folk musical instruments, folk deities and paintings. The museum is comfortably located in the building of Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal near Chetak Circle in Udaipur city.

Mewar region of Rajasthan is known for its rich art and culture. Actually, the local handicrafts and things of art of this region have always been cherished all over the world. With the intention to maintain this rich tradition, Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal took the initiative, to start an institution, to encourage the local arts and crafts of Mewar. Bhartiya Lok Kala Museum is a part of their program that displays the best art and craft of Mewar.

Tourist Place Of Udaipur:- The Lake Palace

The Lake Palace

The Lake Palace is located on the Jag Niwas Island and covers the whole of 1.5 hectare of the island in the middle of the Pichola Lake. Built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1743 it was meant as a royal summer palace and now converted in to a five star palace hotel. Advertise Here It is a magical palace and its image in the middle of the lake is like a leaf straight out of a fairy tale book with an excellent taste of intricate craftsmanship and the ethnic themes using the textiles and handicrafts all over highlight the beauty that is simply beyond compare the lake around makes a pleasant murmur with its rippling waves and lapping that adds to the mesmerising moments.

The Lake Palace is one of the most beautiful palaces in the world, arising out of the Turquoise Waters of the Pichola like an elegant fantasy in white marble. The Lake palace was built in the 17th century on a natural foundation of 4 acers of rock. It was initially called Jaginwas after its founder Maharana Jagjit Singh.

The Maharana, ruler of Jaipur from 1628 to 1654, was very friendly with Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan and encouraged his craftsmen to copy some of the glories of his incomparable buildings at Agra. The successive rulers used this cool haven as their summer resort, holding their regal durbars in its courtyards.

These courtyards lined with columns, pillared terraces, fountains and gardens all add to its impressive image. The rooms are decorated with cusped arches, inland stones of pink, and green lotus leaves and painted mirrors.

Fully equipped 24 hour Business Centre with 8 meeting rooms. Offering Internet connectivity, Sprint Mail, work stations, multimedia computers, laptops, portable printers, cellphones. Colour copier facility and secretarial service. Interpretation/translation facilities on request. Meeting Rooms and Banquet12 rooms with a capacity ranging from 25 to 500 persons auditorium style or 18 to 2000 persons for cocktails/receptions. State of the art conference facilities.

Restaurants and Bar

Jharokha: 24-hour coffee shop facing the lake and the city palace.Amrit Sagar: The bar, decorated with intricate glass mosaic work on the walls and ceiling.Neel Kamal: Indian and Continental cuisine served in a restaurant facing the lily pond.

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City Palace Udaipur

Standing on the east bank of Lake Pichola is a massive series of palaces built at different times from 1559. The balconies of the palace provide panoramic views of the "Jag Niwas" (the Lake Palace Hotel). They also have great views of Jag Mandir on one side and the city of Udaipur on the other. Its main entrance is through the triple-arched gate - the Tripolia, built in 1725. The way now leads to a series of courtyards, overlapping parations, terraces, corridors and gardens. There is a Suraj Gokhda, where the maharanas of Mewar presented themselves in the times of trouble to the people to restore confidence. The Mor-chowk (Peacock courtyard), gets its name from the mosaics in glass decorating its walls. The chini chitrashala is noteworthy while a series of wall paintings of Krishna are on display in Bhim Vilas. There are numerous other palaces such as Dilkhush mahal, Sheesh mahal, Moti mahal and Krishna vilas - in memory of a princess of striking beauty who poisoned herself to avert a bloody battle for her hand by rival princes. Now the palace contains many antique articles, paintings, decorative furniture and utensils and attracts thousands of visitors every day. The former guesthouse of the city palace, Shiv Niwas Palace and the Fateh Prakash Palace have been converted into heritage hotels.

Lake Palace Built in 1743-1746 of marble on Jag Niwas island in Lake Pichola as a royal summer palace and now a luxury 5 Star hotel operating under the Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces.

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Udaipur:- List Of tourist Places

• Places of interest:-

1. City Palace Udaipur
2. Jag Mandir
3. City Palace and Museum
4. Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal
5. Maharana Pratap Memorial or Moti Magri
6. Sajjangarh Fort (Monsoon Palace)
7. Sukhadia Circle
8. Jagdish Temple
9. Bohara Ganesh JI
10. Fateh Sagar Lake
11. Lake Pichola
12. Saheliyon-ki-Bari
13. Udaipur Solar Observatory
14. Gulab Bagh & Zoo
15. Doodh Talai
16. Nehru Garden
17. Bagore-ki-Haveli
18. Ahar Museum
19. Shilpgram
20. Neemach Mata Temple

• Places nearby

Nathdwara:-Shri Nathdwara (a pathway to Lord Shri Krishna) lies 48 km from Udaipur and literally means the gateway to the Lord. Devotees throng the shrine in large numbers during occasions of "Janmashtmi", the day of the Lord's birth, and other festivals like Holi. It is famous for its 'pichwai' paintings, with Shri Krishna in the centre and is recognized for profuse use of gold colour.

Haldighati:-A mountain pass in Rajsamand District that hosted the battle between Rana Pratap Singh of Mewar and the Mughal emperor Akbar. Now a memorial site.

Ranakpur:- A village that is home to one of the most important Jain temples.1400+ marble pillars support the temple. Opposite the Jain temple is the much older Sun Temple. Located in Rajsamand District, 110 km north of Udaipur.

Eklingji:-Eklingji is a temple complexes situated nearly 22 km in the north of Udaipur. It was built in 734 A.D. and consists of 108 temples chiseled out of sandstone and marbles; it is devoted to the royal family of Mewar.

Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary:-located in the most rugged of the Aravali in Pali, Rajsamand and Udaipur districts of Rajasthan. It takes its name after the historic fort of Kumbhalgarh, which comes into view over the Park. It is 578 km² in area and at an altitude of 500 to 1,300 metres. It is home to a very large variety of wildlife, some of which are highly endangered species. The wildlife includes wolf, leopards, sloth bear, hyena, jackal, jungle cat, smabhar, nilgai, chaisingh (the four horned antelope), chinkara, and hare.

Kankroli and Rajsamand Lake

Tourist Places Of Rajasthan:- Udaipur

Udaipur :- City Of Lakes

Udaipur pronunciation (उदयपुर), also known as the City of Lakes, is a city, a Municipal Council and the administrative headquarters of, the Udaipur district in the state of Rajasthan in western India. It is the historic capital of the former kingdom of Mewar in Rajputana Agency. Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake, Udai Sagar and Swaroop Sagar in this city are considered some of the most beautiful lakes in the state.

It is known for its Rajput-era palaces. The Lake Palace, for instance, covers an entire island in the Pichola Lake. Many of the palaces have been converted into luxury hotels.

History:-

Udaipur was the capital of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar, ruled by the Sisodia clan. The founder of Udaipur was Rana Udai Singh. The ancient capital of Mewar was Nagda, located on the Banas River northeast of Udaipur. Legend has it that Maharana Udai Singh came upon a hermit while hunting in the foothills of the Aravalli Range. The hermit blessed the king and asked him to build a palace on the spot and it would be well protected. Udai Singh established a residence there. In 1568 the Mughal emperor Akbar captured Chittor, and Udai Singh moved the capital to the site of his residence, which became the city of Udaipur. As the Mughal empire weakened, the Sisodia ranas, and later maharanas, reasserted their independence and recaptured most of Mewar except the fort of Chittor. Udaipur remained the capital of the state, which became a princely state of British India in 1818. After India's Independence in 1947, the Maharaja of Udaipur acceded to the Government of India, and Mewar was integrated into India's Rajasthan state.

Sisodias, or the Guhilots (Suryavansh), have ruled the Mewar region since V.S 191, were against Mughal dominion, and tried to distance themselves from them. Being a mountainous region and unsuitable for heavily armoured Mughal horses, Udaipur remained unmolested from Mughal influence in spite of much pressure. Maharana Fateh Singh of Udaipur was the only royalty who did not attend the Delhi Durbar for King George V in 1911. This fierce sense of independence earned them the highest gun salute in Rajasthan, 19 against the 17 each of Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bundi, Bikaner, Kota and Karauli. Rosita Forbes, who passed this land during the decline of the British Raj, described it as "like no other place on earth

Transport:-

• Road

The city lies on the Golden Quadrilateral, midway between Delhi and Mumbai National Highway (NH) 8; it is around 700 kilometres from either metro. The roads in this part of the country are paved and fit for private vehicles. One can either drive from Jaipur (around 8 hours) or Surat (9 hours), or take a Rajasthan Tourism bus from Rajasthan House, India Gate in Delhi.

The East West Corridor which starts from Porbandar and ends at Silchar passes and is intersecting the Golden Quadrilateral and shares the common space from Udaipur to Chittor.

• Air

Dabok airport, also known as Maharana Pratap Airport, is 24 kilometres from the city centre. Daily Indian Airlines flights connect Udaipur with Jodhpur, Jaipur, Aurangabad, Mumbai & Delhi. There are daily flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Jaipur on Jet Airways, Indian Airlines and Kingfisher Airlines. The airport is going through modernisation project and will soon have a new terminal building with an additional 4 stands.[citation needed] The airport is under consideration as an International airport by the Government of Rajasthan and will be upgraded to International airport by 2011.

• Train

Train connectivity is established between Delhi, Jaipur and Ahmedabad through trains run by Indian Railway. Udaipur is connected with Delhi, Kota and Mathura with the "Mewar Express" on broadgauge tracks. Udaipur is connected with Kolkatta, by the "Ananya Express". A train has also been introduced between Mumbai and Udaipur via Vadodara, Ratlam and Chittorgarh. Udaipur lacks direct connectivity to South India, and one has to reach it either via Kota or Ahmedabad or Surat.

• Udaipur in Popular Culture

1. Udaipur was named Best City of the World in 2009 by Travel & Leisur
2. Udaipur is also Known as the "Venice of the East", and the Kashmir of Rajasthan
3. Udaipur is mentioned under the spelling Oodeypore in Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book as the birthplace of Bagheera the fictional panther in the king's Menagerie.
4. Indian sections of the James Bond film Octopussy were filmed in the city, the Lake Palace and the Monsoon Palace
5. Some scenes from the British television series The Jewel in the Crown were filmed in Udaipur.
6. Hollywood movies/ TV serials filmed in Udaipur: Darjeeling Limited, Opening Night, Heat and Dust, Indische Ring, Inside 'Octopussy', James Bond in India, Octopussy, Gandhi
7. Hindi movies have included Guide, Mera Saaya, Phool Bane Angaray, Kachche Dhagey, Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Jalmahal, Yaadein, Return of the thief of the bagdad, Eklavya: The Royal Guard, Dhamaal, Jis Des Mai Ganga Rahta Hai, Chalo Ishq Ladaaye, Fiza, Gaddaar, Hum Hain Rahi Pyar Ke, Khuda Gawah, Kundan, Nandini, Saajan ka Ghar,... etc. were filmed in Udaipur.
8. Many Bollywood films' songs were filmed in Udaipur
9. Udaipur is a favourite marriage destination. Many celebrities, including film stars, were married in Udaipur.
10. It is claimed that Jag Mandir of Udaipur was the inspiration behind Shahjahan's creation of the Taj Mahal
11. The Disney channel film, The Cheetah Girls One World, was shot in Udaipur in January 2008.

List of Restaurants in Jaipur

Jaipur Restaurants

Jaipur is a city of royalty, a land which has served rich food to the Kings and queens of the royal family. The imperial kitchens of Rajasthan used to employ 'Khansamas' (the royal cooks) to make the best gastronomy. The Pink city still serves the best delicacies to its residents and tourists. If you are planning a trip to Jaipur, leave your worries aside as the city has myriad number of restaurants. Almost all the restaurants serve every type of cuisine, so you need not to think about what to eat.

Jaipur is famous for its Dal Batti, Churma, Mawa Kachori, Ghewar, Mirchi Bada, Rajasthani Subji and different kinds of Chapattis. For those who are not very ardent on trying the traditional Rajasthani food, there are ample of restaurants that serve special cuisines from Chinese and Thai to Intercontinental and Italian food. If you are a lover of fast food, the great variety of patties, pastries, sandwiches, pizzas, Indian chat etc. will definitely satisfy your appetite.

Among the various restaurants, LMB, Rawat and Suvarna Mahal are the most famous for Rajasthani cuisine. There are numerous multicuisine restaurants offering Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine along the famous MI Road. Hotel Maharani Palace, Hotel Rambagh Palace, Hotel Mansingh Palace and Hotel Jai Mahal Palace are some of the palace turned hotels that have some quality bars and multicuisine restaurants too.

List of Restaurants in Jaipur:

• Rajasthani and Indian

1. Laxmi Misthan Bhandar (LMB)
2. Surya Mahal
3. Rawat Misthan Bhandar
4. Annapurna
5. Suvarna Mahal Restaurant
6. Gulab Mahal

• Multicuisine

1. Dasaprakash Restaurant
2. The Niros
3. Natraj MI Road Multicuisine
4. Copper Chimney
5. The Temptations
6. Shivir Restaurant

• Fast Food

1. Pizza Hut
2. Fresh Flavours
3. Garden Cafe
4. Hotel Breads
5. Surya Mahal

• Coffee Shops

1. Indian Coffee House
2. Baradari Mansingh Hotel
3. Jai Mahal Palace
4. Neel Mahal Rambagh Palace
5. Palms Holiday Inn

• Bars

1. Madhu Shala Mangal Hotel
2. Maharani Express Maharani Palace
3. Hotel Mansagar The Trident
4. Polo Rambagh Palace
5. Hotel Rana Sanga Roof Top Mansingh Palace
6. Rang Mahal Jai Mahal Palace
7. Saqui Gangaur Tourist Bungalow
8. Sheesh Mahal Welcomgroup Rajputana Palace Sheraton
9. Talab Swagatam Hotel

Hotels In Jaipur: Economic Hotels

• Hotel Arya Niwas

Behind Amber Towers, S. C. Road,Jaipur – 302 001, Rajasthan (India)
Rooms : 94
Teriff:1000-1400INR
Arya Niwas is a large yet homely hotel in Jaipur. Centrally located, in quiet surroundings, the building is an old haveli, totally renovated and equipped with all modern amenities. The emphasis is on good value for money and cleanliness.
Hotel Arya Niwas figure favourably in almost all guidebooks about India and have received several national, state and regional awards for excellence in the budget category hotels.

• Hotel Jaipur Inn

B-17, Shiv Marg, Bani Park,Jaipur - 302016, Rajasthan (India)

TEL:+91-0141-2201121

Rooms : 25

Tariff: 1250-2000

Quite unlike most hotels in India, Jaipur Inn started as a camp site in the 1970s. Originally, it catered to travellers who had low budgets but high spirits and were travel enthusiasts in search of a place that would provide comfortable accommodation without intruding into their personal space.

Located in Bani Park, Jaipur Inn lies close to the heart of the city. Which is close to both tourist & commercial areas and is well known by taxi & rickshaw drivers. The railway station and main bus stops are within a kilometre of the hotel and the airport is 16 km's south of the hotel.

• Hotel Ratnawali

Hotel Ratnawali, New Colony,Near Panch Batti, M.I. Road,Jaipur - 302016 Rajasthan (India)

Tel : +91-141-2377487, 2363217

Rooms : 38

Tariff: 2750-4000INR

Facilities & Services:Elevator, Conference Hall, Safe deposit lockers on Bank pattern, Power Back Up, Same day Laundry, Travel desk with Own Taxi Cars, Internet, E-mail & Fax, Parking for guests cars & buses, Kitchen facility for groups, All major credit cards accepted

• Hotel Shikha

R-14, Yudhishthir Marg, C-Scheme,Jaipur - 302 005, Rajasthan (India)

Landline: +91-141-4031212 Mobile: +91-9214441212

Rooms : 28

TARIFF:990-1800

Hotel Shikha is situated just in front of “ Deer Park” a prominent place in C-Seheme & has a very nice, clean & excellent garden atmosphere. Important Govt. Office’s like SBBJ Head Office, Secretariat, High Court, Udyog Bhawan, Vidhyut Bhawan, Krishi Bhawan, Sahkar bhawan, Yojna Bhawan, Statue Circle etc. are with in 1/2 km. distance whereas Railway Station, Bus Stand, Rajmandir Cinema Hall, M.I. Road, Vidhan Sabha, Governor’s House, Birla Mandir & Other important places are within 2 kms.

Hotels In jaipur: Deluxe Hotels

• Hotel Maharani Palace

Hotel Maharani Palace, Station Road,
Jaipur - 302 001, Rajasthan (India)
tel: -+91-141-2204378 +91-141-2204378

Rooms : 60

Tariff: 5000-8800

Restaurant & Bar:

1. Geetanjali: A Place to treat your taste buds with the authentic Indian, Continental and Chinese cuisine served with live music shows in an atmosphere just right for every mood and occasion.
2. Angithi: Walk out into the cool desert night, onto the roof top bar-be-que and dine under the star-studded sky with mouth-watering delicacies.
3. Maharani Express: To revive your spirits after hectic schedule, the well stocked bar of Hotel Maharani Palace offers you the choicest brands of wines, liquors and world fame cocktails with the interiors to suit your mood.

• Hotel Park Prime

Hotel Park Prime,C-59, Prithviraj Road, C-Scheme,Jaipur – 302 001, Rajasthan (India)

Tel: +91 141 2360202

Rooms : 83

Tariff: 8800-16500

Restaurant & Bar:

1. Oasis: The Multi Cuisine Restaurant of Hotel Park Prime offers a lavish buffet and a wide range of Indian, Oriental and Continental Cuisine.
2. Henry’s: THE PUB, with its wooden flooring and soothing interiors provides a splendid ambience for a relaxed drink and mouth watering Chinese, Indian and Continental Pre-plated food.
3. The Terrace Grill: The Rooftop Bar-be-que, offers an assortment of scrumptious vegetarian and non-vegetarian grilled and bar-be-que delicacies, under the starlit sky.

Room Facilities:Centrally Air-Conditioned, Wi Fi Enabled, Electronic Safe, Electronic Door Lock, Individual temperature control, 24 hours CC TV, Tea/Coffee makers in all rooms, Bathtubs in all rooms, Mini Bar, Hair Dryer, State of the art fire fighting systems and more

Other Facilities & Services:Banquet & Conference Facilities, Swimming Pool on the rooftop with a panoramic view of the city. Currency Exchange. 24 hours Doctor on Call. Travel related facilities. Gift Shop. Ayurvedic Body Massage. Fitness Centre - Well equipped with cardiovascular, fitness and strength-training equipment for the exclusive use of hotel guests

• The Trident Hotel

Opp. Jal Mahal, Amber Road,Jaipur - 302002, Rajasthan (India)

tel: +91 141 267 0101 +91 141 510 1420

Rooms : 138

Tariff: 9250-15490INR

The Trident, Jaipur captures the romance and beauty of the fabled “Pink City”. The rose-coloured façade of the hotel reflects traditional Rajasthani architecture. Hotel Trident is situated en route to the Jaipur’s renowned Amber Fort, the hotel looks out onto the scenic Mansagar Lake and the picturesque Aravalli range.

Restaurant & Bar:

1. Jal Mahal: The Jal Mahal restaurant of hotel Trident serves Indian and Continental cuisine, complemented by efficient service in a comfortable environment
2. Mansagar: The scenically situated Mansagar Bar of hotel The Trident provides a perfect retreat to unwind at the end of the day.

Facilities & Services:Room Service, Running Hot & Cold Water, Telephone, Hair Dryer, Mini Bar, T.V, Tea/Coffee maker.Swimming Pool, Banquet & Conference Facility, Shopping Arcade, Doctor on Call, Laundry, Moneychanger, Safe Deposit, Baby-sitting, Valet, Travel Desk Service.

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Hotels IN Jaipur: Luxury Hotel

Luxury Hotels(5star):-

• Sheraton Rajputana

Nr. Railway Station,Jaipur - 302006 Rajasthan (India)

tel: (91)(141) 5100100

Rooms: 216

Terriff: 16000-88000

Restaurant & Bar

1. Chandravanshi Pavilion: Open round the clock; this charming restaurant is a favourite meeting point with a varied bill of fare, including the celebrated Dumpukht cuisine
2. Jai Mahal: A splendid venue for Indian, Continental, Chinese and Rajasthani delicacies in a delectable buffet spread.
3. Peshawari: Redolent with the rugged flavours of the North West Frontier, the pleasures of a celebrated cuisine in a splendid setting.
4. Sheesh Mahal: The bar of Sheraton Rajputana has taken its inspiration from the halls of mirrors, which are so much a part of Rajput palace design. Thousands of tiny mirrors embedded in the walls add a starry glitter to the muted lighting in the room.

Facilities & Services:Room Service, Hot & Cold Running water, Telephone, Television, Safe Deposit.Business Centre, Separate Executive Floor, Executive Lounge, Banquet & Conference Facilities, Beauty Parlour, Shopping Arcade, Children’s Room, Crèche, Movie Lounge, Health Club, Swimming Pool, Tennis, Golf, Discotheque, Home Theatre, Recreational Centre, Folk Dance, CCTV, Doctor on Call, Laundry, Money Changer, Baby Sitting, Valet, Travel Desk Service.

• Raj Vilas – An Oberoi Hotel

Raj Vilas, Goner Road,Jaipur - 302016, Rajasthan (India)

Telephone: +91 141 268 0101

Rooms : 71

Teriff: 33500-2,53000

Restaurant & Bar

1. Surya Mahal: Offers one of the Rajasthan's best dining experiences. Stately Rajasthani décor, with sculpted sandstone pillars, arches and handcrafted brass doors, revives the lifestyles of the princes of Rajputana. The Surya Mahal Restaurant of Raj Vilas offers light fusion cuisine with elements from Asia and Europe. This is complemented with Rajasthani culinary delights served in traditional silver thalis or platters
2. Rajwada Library & Bar: The cozily appointed bar provides a peaceful setting to sip your favorite cocktail and browse through an excellent collection of books. The elegant bar of Raj Vilas with a residential atmosphere also offers a choice of games including Chess, Backgammon and Scrabble.

A special feature at Rajvilâs is the Al Fresco dining experience. Indian classical music and traditional Rajasthani folk dance in the courtyard adjoining Surya Mahal create a vibrant atmosphere.

Facilities & Services:Mini Bar, Two Self-Dial Telephones, Colour Television, Satellite Transmission, Air-conditioning and Heating, Writing Desk, Feather Down Pillows, In-Room Safe, Computer Data Port & Jacks, Facsimile in Room (on request), Tea and Coffee Maker, CD and Laser Disc Player in rooms.Business Centre, Conference Facilities, Beauty Parlour, Shopping Arcade, Health Club, Swimming Pool, Tennis, Croquet Greens, Miniature Golf, Doctor on Call, Laundry, Money Changer, Baby Sitting, Valet, Travel Desk Service

• The Rambagh Palace Hotel

The Rambagh Palace Bhawani Singh Road,Jaipur - 302 005, Rajasthan (India)

Tel: (91-141) 2211 919

Rooms: 79

Teriff: 44000-2,15000

Restaurant & Bar

1. The Rajput Room: The Rajput Room is an all day dining restaurant serving a multi - cuisine menu. It is graced with Rajput architecture
2. The Suvarna Mahal:An Indian specialty restaurant set in the original banquet hall of the palace, recreates the grandeur of Indian royalty. Open only for dinner the restaurant offers a royal fine dining experience. Timings: 7:00 pm to 12:00 midnight
3. Verandah: The open air restaurant with views of beautiful landscaped lawns and the Moti Doongari Fort, serves Indian and Continental cuisines. The restaurant is operational round the year. Timings: 11 am to 11 pm.
4. Polo Bar: The bar with a polo ambience with old trophies, paintings and photographs, serves snacks and beverages. Timings: 7:00 pm to 12:00 midnight.
5. Steam: A lounge bar quite unlike any other, this restored steam engine complete with a recreated Victorian style station, makes it quite a favourite. Along with liquors bar offers delightful Middle Eastern Shawramas and wood-fired Italian crust pizzas. Timings: 7:00 pm to 12:00 midnight.

• Room Facilities:-

The spacious Luxury rooms, located on the third floor, offer views of the sprawling Front lawns and Moti Doongari fort. or face open courtyard. A mini bar, Elsafe and tea/coffeemaker are provided.

The Palace rooms have a king/double/twin bed. Some of the rooms have a separate sitting area, some overlook gardens and some have individual themes. All bathrooms have bath tubs with individual shower cubicles. The rooms are provided with a mini bar, Elsafe, tea/coffee maker, hair dryer.

Each of the Historical Suites has a distinctive style. There is a choice of new and contemporary suites as well as the original theme-based suites such as Mountbatten Suite and Pothikhana. The suites have a tea/coffee maker, mini bar, safe, hair dryer, and separate balcony. The contemporary suites have a balcony and a shower cubical in the bathroom

The Royal Suites, exuding luxury and grandeur, have a large bedroom, a sitting area, garden view, mini bar, tea coffee maker, laptop connectivity in room and electronic safe.

The Grand Presidential (Suryawanshi Suite & Sukh Niwas) and Grand Royal Suites (Prince's Suite and Maharani Suite) are the ultimate in luxury. The four suites are well spread out apartment-sized suites. The Grand Royal Prince’s Suite has a private terrace that overlooks the Oriental garden and has a spacious bathroom.

Other Facilities & Services:Business Centre, Banquet & Conference Facilities, Airport Transfer on request, Astrologer on Call, Barber Shop, Beauty Salon, Business Centre, Business Facilities, Car Rentals, Currency Exchange, Driver Dormitory, Health Club, Health / Yoga room Fitness Centre, Facilities For the Physically Challenged, Travel Desk -Ticketing, Tours, Hotel Safe, Internet/E-mail/Fax Facilities, Interpreter Services, Laundry Services, Lounge, Luggage Storage, Medical Services-Doctor On Call, Medical Services-medicines can be organized, Parking, Phone-Two Telephone Lines in Rooms, Postal/Parcel Services, Room Service, Security Escorts, Shopping Arcade.

Recreation: Golf putting green with 9 holes. Golf can be arranged at a 18 holes golf course nearby on request. Indoor Sports. Jogging Track. Outdoor Sports, Swimming - Indoor Pool & Outdoor Pool, Taj Spa.

Hotels In Jaipur:-Heritage Hotels

Heritage Hotels:-

• Hotel Alsisar Haveli

Alsisar Haveli, Sansar Chandra Road,Jaipur – 302 001, Rajasthan (India)

+91-141-2368290, 2364685, 5107157

Access
Airport : 12 km

Railway Station: 02km

Bus Stand: 01km

Rooms :- 47
Price:- 3600-5600 INR
Restaurant : Restaurant of hotel Alsisar Haveli serves Continental, Indian & Rajasthan cuisine.
Bar: Available.
Room Facilities: Room Service, Hot & Cold Running Water, Telephone, Television
Other Facilities & Services:-
Other Facilities & Services Available at Hotel Alsisar Haveli, Jaipur, Doctor on Call, Folk Dances and Puppet shows, Camel Safaris and Jeep Safaris, Car Rental, Safe Deposit, Car Parking, Laundry, Restaurant, Swimming Pool

• Bharat Mahal Palace

16, Parivahan Marg, Nr. Civil Lines, ‘C’ Scheme, Jaipur – 302006, Rajasthan (India)

Access :

Airport: 14km

Railway Station: 01km

Bus Stand: 02km

Rooms : 20

price and Tariff: 2300-3500

Restaurant: Hotel Bharat Mahal Palace has a multicuisine restaurant.

Room Facilities:AC Rooms with Attached Bath Running Hot & Cold Running Water, Telephone, Room Service

Other Facilities & Services:Royal Welcome, Internet Facility, Doctor on Call, Meals on Order, Laundry service same day, Puppet Show, Gala Dinner, Extensive Lawns, Folk Dance.

• Hotel Raj Mahal Palace

Raj Mahal Palace, Sardar Patel Marg,Jaipur - 302 001, Rajasthan (India)

Access :-

Airport: 11km

Railway Station: 02km

Bus Stand: 03km

Rooms : 23

Tariff: 4400-9800.

Facilities & Services:The Restaurant of Hotel Raj Mahal Palace serves Indian, Continental and recipes of Rajasthan,BarAvailable.Room Service, Hot & Cold Running Water, Telephone, Television, Mini Bar,Banquet & Conference facilities, Croquet, Jogging Track, Badminton, Swimming Pool, Puppet Show, Horse & Camel ride on request, Doctor on Call, Laundry, Safe Deposit, Baby Sitting, Car Rental.

Hotels In Jaipur:- Grand Heritage Hotel

Grand Heritage Hotel

• The Raj Palace

The first mansion in Jaipur, The Raj Palace was built in 1728 by the Prime Minister of the Raj, Thakur Mohan Singhji of Chaumoo and has remained his descendant's residence until now.

For during the Moghul King Aurangzeb to the time of Empire, a virtual "Who's Who" —from Kings & Queens to the Viceroy of India—came to dine or sleep in the embrace of the mansion's grandeur and grace.

In 1997 the family renovated the elaborate complex of courtyards, arched corridors and residential quarters to restore the mansion to all of its original glory. Built on a sprawling complex, The Raj Palace is a testimony to the skills of master craftsmen. All building arts of Rajasthan, like frescoes, mirror and hand-painted works and stone carvings, among others, find exquisite expression in this architectural marvel. The service is as good as the ambience- royal in every way.

The reborn Raj Palace is scaled for intimacy and caring personal service, while providing every modern amenity for the comfort and convenience of travelers.

• Chomu Haveli, Zorawar Singh Gate,Amer Road, Jaipur – 302002, Rajasthan (India)
• + 91-141-2634077 / +91-141-2634078

Access :

Airport: 17 km

Railway Station: 06 km

Bus Stand: 04 km

Rooms: 38

Tariff: 16200-17,28,000 INR

Restaurant & Bar:

1. Swapna Mahal: The Swapna Mahal means the palace of Dreams. The double height ceiling has breathtaking majestic crystal chandeliers and panels of silk curtains will take you to the dream world. Built with several beautiful arches, silver Jharokas and colored glasses, the Swapna Mahal is the multi cuisine restaurant of The Raj Palace. The setting of dining hall conjures up images of its fantastic past and every meal is tribute to royalty. Every chair and table of the restaurant is so elegantly designed which will give you the feeling of the princely state and Maharaja’s. Our crockery museum inside the restaurant will take you to the history and will show you the crockery used in 17th and 18th Century. The Swapna Mahal is a place for your dream comes true; it is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
2. Kebab Shop (Bar be Que Restaurant):Champagne, moon light candles and barbeque. Variety of kebabs, open air overlooking towards gardens attached to the bar.
3. Café Coffee Beans (Coffee Shop): Our coffee shop is a fusion of 20th and 21st century, it has beautiful arches and modern paintings, ever smiling and welcoming guys are dressed in modern attiring will invite you all the time to enjoy the rich blended coffee which is very fresh and rich in taste and most of all the atmosphere of the coffee shop is very colourful and full of life. Its refreshing indoor-outdoor ambience makes it an ideal venue for light meals and refreshments complimented by a fine selection of signature French press coffees and freshly infused teas.
4. Shikarbadi (The Bar):In the finest tradition of Rajput hospitality, the shikarbadi offers its guests a taste of royal living – a luxury and extravagance that was once the sole preserve of the kings. Adorned with tiger skins, horns, various arms and rare artifacts, century old paintings and period furniture from the orient create a dramatic old world charm. The bar has a relaxed charm that invites you to enjoy your evening at a peaceful place.The magic spun by such an ambience blended with the choicest wines, spirits and liquors can only be experienced, not explained.

Facilities & Services:Running Hot & Cold Water, Centrally Air-Conditioned, Non Smoking Rooms.Doctor on Call, Mini Gym, Swimming Pool, Sauna, Steam Bath, Masseuse, Jacuzzi, Manoranjan (Home Theatre), Jogging Track, Shopping Arcade, Business Center, Banquet & Conference Facility, Cultural Shows and Special Lighting are arranged up on request, Special arched hall for gala theme occasions.

FESTIVALS & FAIR OF JAIPUR

JAIPUR FESTIVALS:-

• Gangaur Festival

Gangaur is a significant festival of Jaipur. This festival is especially meant for the women. Gangaur festival is widely acclaimed and celebrated throughout the state of Rajasthan. The word Gangaur is derived from two words, 'Gan' and 'Gauri' which are synonyms of 'Siva' and his consort 'Parvati' respectively.

• Kite festival

Kite Festival is a popular festival of Jaipur, Rajasthan. Kite flying is enjoyed by people of all age-groups. However, 14 January, the day of Makar Sankranti, makes the official day for flying kites in Jaipur. People make most out of the festival by flying kites for the whole day

• Teej Festival

Teej Festival is one of the most popular festivals of India. Festival of Teej is widely celebrated, but its real charm can be found only in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Teej celebrates the arrival of monsoon, after the scorching sun of summers. Teej is celebrated in the month of 'Shravan' (July-August), according to the Hindu calendar.

• Shitla Mata Fair

A large fair is held to propitiate the goddess of war whose wrath can be the terrible scrounge of smallpox unless appeased by her followers. Consecrated food on this day consists of stale food left out the previous night. The fair is held in and around the temple dedicated to the goddess in Amber, Jaipur.

• Chaksu Fair

A gathering of people from Jaipur's rural pockets collects here in almost all forms of transport - laden into tractor trolleys and jeeps - at what must be one of the most colourful events on the Rajasthani fair calendar.

TOURIST PLACE OF JAIPUR:-OTHER PLACES

TEMPLES In JAIPUR

• Birla Temple or Lakshmi Narayan Mandir
• Govind Dev Ji temple
• Moti Doongri Temple
• Galtaji
• Swaminarayan Mandir
• Jain Temple
• Panchayati Hall devoted to Temples of Goddess Durga and Lord Shiva

Monuments In Jaipur

• Ram Niwas Garden
• Central Museum (or Albert Hall Museum)

Ram Niwas Garden is a garden situated in Jaipur city in Indian state of Rajasthan.
The garden is located in the heart of the city and covers an area of 33 acres. Albert Hall Museum, a bird park, the Zoo, Ravindra Rang Manch Theatre, art gallery, exhibition ground, gymnasium and several cafes and picnic spots are housed in the garden.
The garden was got built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh in 1868.

Gardens In jaipur

• Zoological Garden
• Sisodia Rani Palace and Garden
• Vidyadhar Garden
• Central Park (Entrance near Statue Circle)
• Smriti Van Kanak Vrindavan

Shopping Malls In jaipur

• Crystal Palm
• Triton Mall
• MGF Metropolitan
• Gaurav Towers
• Ganpati Plaza
• Apex Mall

TOURIST PLACE OF JAIPUR:- JAL MAHAL PALACE

JALMAHAL (WATER PALACE):-

• Overview

Jal Mahal (meaning “Water Palace”) is a palace located in the middle of the Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur city, the capital of the state of Rajasthan, India. The palace and the lake around it were renovated and enlarged in the 18th century by Maharaja Jai Singh II of Amber.
The urban lake gets filled up during the rainy season; over the years, once the reservoir became full during rainy season, it got covered with Hyacinth. During this period only the red stoned palace became approachable by boat and through a causeway and presented a spectacle on the way to Jaipur city from Delhi.

• History

In the past, at the location of the lake, there was a natural depression where water used to accumulate. During 1596 AD, when there was a severe famine in this region there was consequent acute shortage of water. The then ruler of Ajmer was, therefore, motivated to build a dam to store water to overcome the severe hardships caused by the famine to the people inhabiting the region. A dam was constructed, initially using earth and quartzite, across the eastern valley between Amer hills and Amagarh hills. The dam was later converted into a stone masonry structure in the 17th century. The dam, as existing now (see picture), is about300 metres (980 ft) long and 28.5–34.5 metres (94–113 ft) in width. It is provided with three sluice gates for release of water for irrigation of agricultural land in the down stream area. Since then, the dam, the lake and the palace in its midst have undergone several rounds of restoration under various rulers of Rajasthan but the final restoration in the 18th century is credited to Jai Singh II of Amer. During this period, a number of other historical and religious places, such as the Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Khilangarh Fort, Kanak Vrindavan Valley were also built in the vicinity of the lake. All these places are now linked under a tourist corridor of road net work.

• The Palace

The Jal Mahal palace is considered an architectural beauty built in the Rajput and Mughal styles of architecture (common in Rajasthan) providing a picturesque view of the lake (from the Mansagar dam on the eastern side of the lake that acts as a vantage point for viewing the lake and the valley), and the surrounding Nahargarh (abode of the tigers) hills. The palace, built in red sandstone, is a five storied building out of which four floors remain under water when the lake is full and the top floor is exposed. The rectangular Chhatri on the roof is of the Bengal type. The Chhatris on the four corners are octagonal. The palace had suffered subsidence in the past and also seepage due to water logging, which have been repaired under the restoration project undertaken by the Government of Rajasthan.

On the terrace of the palace, a garden was built with arched passages. At each corner of this palace semi-octagonal towers were built with an elegant cupola.

The restoration works done in the palace in the past (10–15 years back) were not satisfactory and an expert in the field of similar architectural restoration works of Rajastahn palaces carefully examined the designs that could decipher the originally exisitng designs on the walls, after removing the recent plaster work. Based on this finding, restoration works were redone with traditional materials for plastering. The plaster now used consisted of an organic material of a special mortor mix of lime, sand and surkhi mixed with jaggery, guggal and methi (cummins) powder. It was also noticed that there was hardly any water seepage, except for a little dampness, in the floors below the water level. But the original garden, which existed on the terrace had been lost. Now, a new terrace is being created based on a similar roof garden exisitng on the Amer palace.

• Visitor Information

The Jal Mahal palace within the Man Sagar lake is accessible from the Jaipiur-Delhi National Highway No 8, over a road distance of 4 kilometres (2.5 mi)) from Jaipur. Delhi is a further 273 kilometres (170 mi)) away.

Jaipur city being centrally located in Rajasthan, the National Highway No.8 not only links to Delhi but also to Mumbai. NH No.11 is a road link of 366 kilometres (227 mi)) from Bikaner to Agra via Jaipur. The lake is 8 kilometres (5.0 mi)) from Amer palace on the Amber - Mansagar dam road to the north.
Jaipur is well connected by rail to all the major cities and towns of India. Jaipur is on the broad-gauge and meter gauge network of the Indian Railways and has direct trains on the broad gauge network to all major cities in Rajasthan and India. The city is also connected with a metre gauge rail route with Sri Ganganagar, Churu andSikar within the state. One of India's most famous and luxurious trains, The Palace on Wheels, originating from Delhi also makes a scheduled stop in Jaipur.
Jaipur has well connected domestic air links with Jodhpur, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Goa, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Indore, Bangalore, Mumbai, Surat and Raipur, Lucknow, Gorakhpur. Jaipur's Jaipur International Airport (IATA: JAI, ICAO: VIJP) is situated in its satellite town of Sanganer and offers sporadic service to Muscat, Sharjah, Bangkok and Dubai.

TOURIST PLACE OF JAIPUR:-CITY PALACE

• CITY PALACE

1. OVERVIEW

City Palace, Jaipur is a palace complex, which was the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur, the head of the Kachwaha clan. The palace now houses a museum. It is located in Jaipur city in Rajasthan state in India. It is an impressive and vast complex of courtyards, gardens and buildings. The palace was built between 1729 and 1732 by Swai Jai Singh II and later additions were made by subsequent rulers.
The Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) also forms part of the complex, and extends the Zenana or women's chambers.

2. THE COMPLEX

The main buildings in the complex are:

• Mubarak Mahal- houses the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum.
• Diwan-I-Khas and Diwan-I-Aam
• Sihel Khana
• Chandra Niwas or Chandra Mahal
• Govind Dev Ji temple
  

TOURIST PLACE OF JAIPUR:-NAHARGARH FORT

• Nahargarh Fort

Nahagarh Fort stands on the edge of the Aravalli Hills, overlooking the pink city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The view of the city from the fort is breath taking. Along with Amber Fort and Jaigarh Fort it formed a strong defence ring for the city. During the Sepoy revolt of 1857, Nahagarh served as a refuge for Europeans fleeing from the havoc created by mutineers in neighboring states. The word Nahargarh means the abode of tigers. Legends say that it was name after Prince Nahar whose spirit haunted the place and obstructed construction of the fort.

Built mainly in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, it is partially in ruins. It was extended in 1868. The rooms are linked by corridors and still have some delicate frescos. There are nine apartments for the nine queens the Maharaja had and all are well planned and decorated. Nahargarh is also called the hunting residence of Maharajas.

• RANG DE BASANTI MOVIE FAMOUS SONG MASTI KI PATTHSHALA ALSO SHOOTED HERE.

TOURIST PLACE OF JAIPUR:- JAIGARH FORT

JAIGARH FORT

Jaigarh Fort, located around 15 km from Jaipur, is one of the most spectacular forts in India, with almost all its original facilities intact. While Jaigarh Fort is on top of the hill, Amber Fort is at the bottom. The forts are connected through well-guarded passages. Many consider the two together as one complex.Jaigarh Fort was a center of artillery production for the Rajputs and it is home to the world's largest cannon on wheels, the Jaivana. The foundries provide fascinating information for the visitors. The manner in which they drew in blasts of air from the desert is most intriguing. A 5km long canal can be seen entering the fort complex to bring in water from the high hills and store in the fort for the armymen. A huge water tank is centrally located connecting the canal. It is assumed that the Kings of Amber/Jaipur used the compartments below the water tank to store the gold and jewellery of the royal family. It is said that this tank was opened during the Emergency declared by the Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during 1975-1977. Views of the barren Aravalli Hills gradually disappearing into the desert haze can keep one engrossed for hours.

TOURIST PLACES OF JAIPUR:- AMBER FORT

AMBER FORT

Amber Fort (Hindi: आमेर क़िला, also known as Amer Fort) is located in Amber, 11 km from Jaipur, Rajasthan state, India. It was the ancient citadel of the ruling Kachhawa clan of Amber, before the capital was shifted to present day Jaipur. Amber Fort is known for its unique artistic style, blending both Hindu and Muslim (Mughal) elements, and its ornate and breathtaking artistic mastery. The fort borders the Maota Lake, and is a major tourist attraction in Rajasthan

• Origins

Amber was originally built by the Meenas in the town they consecrated to Amba, the Mother Goddess, whom they knew as `Gatta Rani' or `Queen of the Pass' [ Tod.II.282 ]. Built over the remnants of an earlier structure, the palace complex which stands today was commenced under the reign of Raja Man Singh, Commander in Chief of Akbar’s army and a member of the Emperor's inner circle of nine courtiers, in 1592. The initial structure of the fort was entirely completed by his descendant, Jai Singh I.Amber was modified by successive rulers over the next 150 years, until the Kachwahas shifted their capital to Jaipur during the time of Sawai Jai Singh II.

• Structure

The structure which is known today as "Amber Fort" was initially a palace complex within the original fort of Amber that is today known as Jaigarh Fort. Connected to Amber via fortified passages, Jaigarh Fort is located on a hill above the Amber complex, and is constructed of red sandstone and white marble. It overlooks Maotha Lake, and was reputed to be the treasure vault of the Kacchwaha rulers.

Like the entire fort complex, Amber Fort is also constructed of white and red sandstone. The Fort is unique in that its outside, an imposing and rugged defensive structure, is markedly different from its inside, an ornate, lavish interior influenced by both Hindu and Muslim (Mughal) styles of ornamentation. The walls of the interior of the fort are covered with murals, frescoes, and paintings depicting various scenes from daily life. Other walls are covered with intricate carvings, mosaic, and minute mirror work.

Amber Fort is divided into four sections. Each is accessible via large staircases from a central location, or from a broad pathway leading to each of the sections. The pathways are currently used to transport tourists via an elephant ride. The main entrance of Amber Fort, Surajpol, leads to the Jaleb chowk, the main courtyard of the Fort where the staircase to the palace is located. In ancient times, Jaleb Chowk was the area where returning armies were paraded back home.

Just prior to the palace entrance is a narrow staircase leading to the Kali Temple, also known as the Shila Devi Temple, made popular for its enormous silver lions. The origins and purpose of these large lions is still unknown. The Kali Temple is known for its silver doors with raised reliefs. According to legends, Maharaja Man Singh I had worshiped Kali for a victory over the rulers of Bengal. The legend says that Kali appeared in the Maharaja's dream and ordered him to recover her statue from the Jessore seabed (now in Bangladesh) and place it in an appropriate temple. The accuracy of the legend has not been verified. However, it is said that the Maharaja recovered the statue from the bed of the sea and created the temple. A tourist curiosity is an image of Ganesha at the temple entrance, carved entirely from a single piece of coral.

• Tourism and tourist attractions

Today, tourists can ride up to the fort from the base of the hill on elephants. On the ride, one can see the skyline of Jaipur, Maotha lake, and the original city walls. The fort can be toured with a guide or on one's own. You also have audio guides available in various languages. The sound and light show in the evening is worth a view. Due to low rainfalls, the lake has dried up and its not clear. That is, if and when it will be filled with water again (as of May 2010).
One of the most striking parts of the fort is the Hall of Mirrors. Tour guides tell visitors that when the palace was occupied by royalty, the hall could be lit at night by a single candle because of all the tiny, intricate mirrors.

TOURIST PLACES OF JAIPUR :- HAWAMAHAL

• HAWA MAHAL

Hawa Mahal (Hindi: हवा महल, translation: Palace of Winds), is a palace in Jaipur, India. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, and designed by Lal Chand Usta in the form of the crown of Krishna, the Hindu god. It forms part of the City Palace and extends the Zenana or women's chambers, the chambers of the harem. Its original intention was to allow royal ladies to observe everyday life in the street below without being seen, since they had to observe strict "purdah" (cover).
The Hawa Mahal is an example of Rajputana architecture, which was strongly influenced by Mughal architecture. It has five stories and is constructed of red and pink sandstone, highlighted with white quick lime. The side facing the street outside the palace complex has 953 small windows, and the breeze (hawa) which circulates through these windows gives the palace its name, and keeps it cool even in hot months. The entrance opens onto a courtyard with a double-storied building on three sides, and one on the eastern wing with three more stories, which is just one room wide. There are no stairs to reach the upper floors, only ramps.

TOURIST PLACE OF RAJASTHAN - JAIPUR

• INTRODUCTION :-

Jaipur pronunciation (Hindi: जयपुर), also popularly known as the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan state, India. Jaipur is the former capital of the princely state of Jaipur. Founded on 18 November 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, the city today has a population of more than 2 million residents. It is also known as Paris of India.
Jaipur is the first well planned city of India, located in the desert lands of India, Rajasthan. The city which once had been the capital of the royalty now is the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal families. In the present date, Jaipur is the major business centre for the natives of Rajasthan with all requisites of a metropolitan city.
The city is remarkable among pre-modern Indian cities for the width and regularity of its streets which are laid out into six sectors separated by broad streets 111 ft (34 m) wide. The urban quarters are further divided by networks of gridded streets. Five quarters wrap around the east, south, and west sides of a central palace quarter, with a sixth quarter immediately to the east. The Palace quarter encloses a sprawling palace complex (the Hawa Mahal, or palace of winds), formal gardens, and a small lake. Nahargarh Fort, where King SAWAI JAISINGH II used to stay, crowns the hill in the northwest corner of the old city. Another noteworthy building is Observatory, Jantar Mantar.


TRANSPORT:-

• ROAD

The city of Jaipur is the capital of the state of Rajasthan and is centrally located. National Highway No.8 links Delhi to Mumbai, and No.11 links Bikaner to Agra, passing through Jaipur district with a total length of 366 km. The total length of different types of roads in the district was approximately 4,102 km at March 2000.

• RAIL

Jaipur is well connected by rail to all of the major cities and towns of India. Jaipur is on the broad-gauge and meter gauge network of the Indian Railways and has direct trains on the broad gauge network to all major cities in Rajasthan and India. Jaipur is also connected with a metre gauge rail route with Sri Ganganagar, Churu and Sikar. One of India's most famous and luxurious trains The Palace on Wheels, also makes a scheduled stop in Jaipur.

• AIR
  

Jaipur's Jaipur International Airport (IATA: JAI, ICAO: VIJP) is situated in its satellite town of Sanganer and offers sporadic service to Muscat, Sharjah, Bangkok and Dubai. Jaipur also has well connected domestic air links with Jodhpur, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Goa, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Indore, Bangalore, Mumbai, Surat, Bhopal, Lucknow, Gorakhpur and Jabalpur.

CULTURE OF RAJASTHAN

• RAJASTHAN CULTURE
  

Rajasthan is culturally rich and has artistic and cultural traditions which reflect the ancient Indian way of life. There is rich and varied folk culture from villages which is often depicted symbolic of the state. Highly cultivated classical music and dance with its own distinct style is part of the cultural tradition of Rajasthan. The music is uncomplicated and songs depict day-to-day relationships and chores, more often focused around fetching water from wells or ponds.
The Ghoomar dance from Udaipur and Kalbeliya dance of Jaisalmer have gained international recognition. Folk music is a vital part of Rajasthani culture. Kathputali, Bhopa, Chang, Teratali, Ghindar, Kachchhighori, Tejaji etc. are the examples of the traditional Rajasthani culture. Folk songs are commonly ballads which relate heroic deeds and love stories; and religious or devotional songs known as bhajans and banis (often accompanied by musical instruments like dholak, sitar, sarangi etc.) are also sung.
Rajasthan is known for its traditional, colorful art. The block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan. Handicraft items like wooden furniture and handicrafts, carpets, blue pottery are some of the things commonly found here. Rajasthan is a shoppers' paradise, with beautiful goods found at low prices. Reflecting the colorful Rajasthani culture, Rajasthani clothes have a lot of mirror-work and embroidery. A Rajasthani traditional dress for females comprises an ankle length skirt and a short top, also known as a lehenga or a chaniya choli. A piece of cloth is used to cover the head, both for protection from heat and maintenance of modesty. Rajasthani dresses are usually designed in bright colours like blue, yellow and orange.
The main religious festivals are Deepawali, Holi, Gangaur, Teej, Gogaji, Makar Sankranti and Janmashtami, as the main religion is Hinduism. Rajasthan's desert festival is celebrated with great zest and zeal. This festival is held once a year during winters. Dressed in brilliantly hued costumes, the people of the desert dance and sing haunting ballads of valor, romance and tragedy. There are fairs with snake charmers, puppeteers, acrobats and folk performers. Camels, of course, play a stellar role in this festival.

Rajasthan - Nice Tourist Place

• RAJASTHAN TOURISM
  Endowed with natural beauty and a great history, tourism is a flourishing industry in Rajasthan. The palaces of Jaipur, lakes of Udaipur, and desert forts of Jodhpur, Bikaner & Jaisalmer are among the most preferred destination of many tourists, Indian and foreign. Tourism accounts for eight percent of the state's domestic product. Many old and neglected palaces and forts have been converted into heritage hotels. Tourism has increased employment in the hospitality sector.
  Rajasthan is famous for the majestic forts, intricately carved temples and decorated havelis, which were built by Rajput kings in previous ages, they were the soul of pre-Muslim era Rajasthan. Jantar Mantar, Dilwara Temples, Chittorgarh Fort, Lake Palace, City Palaces, Jaisalmer Havelis are part of the true architectural heritage of India. Jaipur, the Pink City, is noted for the ancient houses made of a type of sand stone dominated by a pink hue. At Ajmer, the white marble Bara-dari on the Anasagar lake is exquisite. Jain Temples dot Rajasthan from north to south and east to west. Dilwara Temples of Mount Abu, Ranakpur Temple dedicated to Lord Adinath near Udaipur, Jain temples in the fort complexes of Chittor, Jaisalmer and Kumbhalgarh, Lodarva Jain temples, Bhandasar Temple of Bikaner are some of the best examples.
  Rajasthan is often called a shopper's paradise. Rajasthan is famous for textiles, semi-precious stones and handicrafts. The attractive designs of jewellery and clothes are eye-catching and invite shoppers. Rajasthani furniture has intricate carvings and bright colours. Rajasthani handicrafts are in demand due to the intricate work on them. Above all, Rajasthan's shopping appeals to both tourists and people from other parts of India due to its cheap prices for quality goods

About Rajasthan

Rājasthān (राजस्थान, pronounced is the largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area. It encompasses most of the area of the large, inhospitable Great Indian Desert (Thar Desert), which has an edge paralleling the Sutlej-Indus river valley along its border with Pakistan. The state borders Pakistan to the west, Gujarat to the southwest, Madhya Pradesh to the southeast, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to the northeast and Punjab to the north. Rajasthan covers an area of 132,150 sq mi or 342,269 km².
The state capital is Jaipur. Geographical features include the Thar Desert along north-western Rajasthan and the termination of the Ghaggar River near the archaeological ruins at Kalibanga, which are the oldest in the subcontinent discovered so far.
One of the world's oldest mountain ranges, the Aravalli Range, cradles the only hill station of Rajasthan, Mount Abu, and its world-famous Dilwara Temples, a sacred pilgrimage for Jains. Eastern Rajasthan has two national tiger reserves, Ranthambore and Sariska, as well as Keoladeo National Park near Bharatpur, once famous for its bird life.
Rajasthan was formed on 30 March 1949, when all erstwhile princely states ruled by Rajputs, known as Rajputana, merged into the Dominion of India. The only difference between erstwhile Rajputana and Rajasthan is that certain portions of what had been British India, in the former province of Ajmer-Merwara, were included. Portions lying geographically outside of Rajputana such as the Sumel-Tappa area were given to Madhya Pradesh

HOTELS IN AHMEDABAD

Nalanda Hotel

• Address: Mithakhali Six Roads, Ellisbridge - Ahmedabad - 380 006 - India


• Phone: 079 - 26426262
  
  


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• Rooms: 44


• Price : 1300 - 3500