Get The Royal Feel Visiting The ‘Pink City’

Jaipur - The Pink City is known for the vibrant colours, historic monuments and the valour of Rajput Kings. The Pink City owes the structures built in pink sandstone,  the charm of this city always attract the tourists from different corners of the world. With a huge number of monuments as the victory of the Royal rulers, Jaipur offers a spectacular journey in its rich culture and past. Check out some of the best attractions that make the journey commendable and add it to your must-visit place of Rajasthan tour package!

#1. City Palace

‘City Palace’ is the most famous tourist attractions, situated in the heart of the Pink City. Built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh that reflects the unique combination of Rajput, Mughal and European styles. It includes a huge range of courtyards and gardens that are built inside and is sure to provide the deep insight into the excellent architectural. A part of the palace, ‘Chandra Mahal’, has now been transformed into art galleries and museums and showcase the antique collection of armours, costumes, carriages and memorabilia belongings of Maharajas and Maharanis.
The palace was built by 4 gateways or ‘pols’ that depict the 4 beautiful seasons. All these gates intricate carvings and floral designs that gives the feel of royal lifestyle of the past kings and queens.

#2. Hawa Mahal

 

Hawa Mahal is located close to ‘City Palace’. The Rajput culture is all about showing the royalty among the ladies and earlier, they strictly use to follow the ‘Purdah System’ and were not allowed to go in public and communicate with strangers. Hawa Mahal was built to let the ladies view everyday activity and carnivals on the street without enabling the common man to see them. Built with red and pink sandstone, ‘Hawa Mahal’ includes around 900 intricately carved ‘Jharokhas’ or small windows. These Jharokhas are designed to allow proper ventilation and ensure to keep it cool during the summers. While choosing the Jaipur local sightseeing packages make sure to visit this attraction in the Pink City.

#3. Jantar Mantar


‘Jantar Mantar’ is another tourist attraction in Jaipur. Millions of tourists visit this place to get a picture of the astronomical skills of an Indian king. This royal monument was built in the year 1738 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. It has been said that the Maharaja had a keen interest in astronomy.
The monument includes the unique and impressive collection of astronomical instruments which has been made of the stone and brass based on the astronomical design principles of Hindu texts of astrology. These instruments are fixed on the ground and can be viewed with the naked eyes.

#4. Albert Museum

This has been recognized as one of the oldest museums of Rajasthan. ‘Albert Hall Museum’ is located inside the ‘Ram Niwas Garden’ and was built in 1887 by the Prince of Wales, Albert Edward. The name of the museum has been named after him only. This hall is carved beautifully at the arches and domes with pink sandstone. This can be experienced even from a far distance. The museums showcase the paintings, weapons, metal and wood craft items, musical instruments, carpets, and costumes and jewellery and much more. Henna artwork and puppet collection add a more glory to the traveller. It is truly a ‘must-visit’ place for explorers, historians and researchers.