Feel the royalty in the air of Jaipur

One of the best weekend destinations for Delhiites, Jaipur has a sense of royalty as it was once ruled by some of the most extravagant rulers in India’s history. Located just 260 km from Delhi, it also form a golden triangle on the tourist circuit with Agra as the 3rd destination. You can also visit other cities like Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur while there as Jaipur acts a gateway to these famous destinations. Just book your tickets on the double decker train from Delhi to Jaipur to get a different traveling experience. Here are some of the places you should visit while in Jaipur.
 

1. City Palace: An excellent royal residence in the city of Jaipur, is encompassed by substantial walls on all sides. It likewise houses group of museums, structures and numerous other critical structures. The development work of this castle was dispatched by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh amid the mid 1730s. The development work proceeded till the late nineteenth century, which was predominantly in view of the battle amongst Maharaja and his relatives. Close to the passageway of this royal residence is the Mubarak Mahal or the 'Palace of Welcome' which was worked by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh.

2. Amber Fort: Otherwise called Amber Palace, is said to have assumed a key part in the history of India. This fortress portrays genuine imperial way of life of the Rajputs, who are known for their debauched, radical and unpredictable conduct. The Amber Palace is a flawless combination of Hindu and Muslim engineering. The Amber Fort was built amid the fifteenth century by Raja Man Singh, who was the eminent Rajput officer in the armed force of Mughal ruler Akbar. It additionally has huge passages, stairways, delightful royal residences, courts and pillared structures.

3. Hawa Mahal: Hawa Mahal, constructed in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh, was planned by Lalchand Usta. It is a five-story structure that has more than 950 windows. The monument was worked for permitting ladies to watch regular life of the city. Hawa Mahal is arranged close to the Johari Bazaar and gives a lovely perspective of the whole Pink City. Lodging an archeological historical center, the whole structure was worked with red and pink sandstone. This museum is associated with the nearby ladies segment, which is known as 'zenana'.

4. Jantar Mantar: Jantar Mantar was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II somewhere around 1727 and 1734. "Jantar" implies instrument, while "mantar" alludes to equation or figuring. Arranged in Jaipur, this landmark is one of the five galactic observatories present in India. The other four cosmic observatories are situated at Delhi, Varanasi, Mathura and Ujjain. Set adjacent to the city palace, this landmark has been honored as the biggest stone observatory on the planet. Jantar Mantar likewise incorporates around 15 cosmic instruments of different geometrical shapes and sizes.

5. Birla Mandir: Near Moti Doongri is Birla Mandir, fabricated totally of white marble and a well known vacation destination. It was worked by the corporate bigwigs, Birla Foundation. Committed to Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi, the chief diety is built out of a solitary bit of marble giving it a wonderful sheen. The sanctuary likewise houses various gods, with a wonderful picture of Lord Ganesha. The sanctuary is elaborate with wonderful carvings and rich models from Hindu mythology.

With some of the best train facilities available between two cities, it’s best to take a double decker train from Delhi to Jaipur as it is one of the first train of its type in India.

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