Revisiting history in the Pink City

Do you have great interest in knowing how rulers used to live in the bygone time? If yes, Then Jaipur is the city for you. Not only does Jaipur has one of the best palaces, it has some of the best forts and an architecture that is even today inimitable. If you want to experience the best of lifestyle, then you should stay in one of the palace turned hotels that have been featured among the best in the world. There are number of modes to go to Jaipur from Delhi but one of the best is by railways. The best option is to take Sampark Kranti train Delhi to Jaipur as it departs from Delhi at 10:30 in night and reaches at 8 in the morning, which saves almost a day for traveling purposes. Here are some of the places you can visit in Jaipur to witness history. 

 

1. Pink City: If you want to experience originality and traditions of the magnificent India, then you should definitely visit the old Jaipur city also known as Pink City. The city was painted in pink as a symbol of hospitality to welcome Prince of Wales in 1876. You will absolutely love the authentic architecture of the city and marvel the excellent ventilation provided throughout.

2. City Palace: While you are in Pink City, you have to visit the City Palace for it’s awesome architecture and glorious view of Pink city from above. Sawai Jai Singh II built the palace between 1729 and 1732 AD and the complex comprises of Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal. If you want to buy exclusive handcrafted products than you should visit the Chandra Mahal.

3. Hawa Mahal: Made up using expert architectural styles, you just can’t miss out on Hawa Mahal while traveling to Jaipur. Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the palace is also called as the ‘Palace of Winds’ as it has 953 windows to provide ventilation. Mahal was constructed by the Maharaja to enable women of Rajput royal families to view the things going on in the city.

4. Amber Fort: Located in the Amer village, the fort was constructed by Raja Mansingh in the year 1953. Built by combining Hindu- Muslim architecture, the fort was constructed using Red Sandstone and marble stone. Consisting of 4 entrances and an equal number of courtyards, the place also provides an opportunity to ride on elephant.

5. Dera Amer Elephant Safari: Famous for various royal reasons, you should not miss out on elephant safari, if you want to engage in some adventurous activities. You will be taken on a roller coaster ride through the fields, fortress and to the camp in the middle of the Aravali forests. Though night safari is the option to enjoy the little adventure, you can reach here anytime to enjoy the activity.

So just book your tickets in Sampark Kranti train Delhi to Jaipur and reach the most beautiful historic city in India. Have a happy weekend in the city of Jaipur.

About the Author:

Atul Chaudhary is a travel enthusiast and passionate travel writer for an online travel search engine in India. India is one of his favourite tourist places. He also explore Places to visit in India , best hotels and trainss information like: Delhi to Goa by train, Bangalore to Mysore train, etc.