Jaipur Sightseeing Tour by Taxi

JAIPUR - INDIA'S PINK CITY

Jaipur is the capital city of Rajasthan, and is the center of the tourist attraction for the people of not only India but also for the people of all over the world. There are many such special attractions of Jaipur. Jaipur is the place that has always been viewed as the city of historical importance. Travel to the city of Jaipur in the area of the is always looking as the old city. Jantar Mantar is also the sightseeing in Jaipur, which is working as the as the observatory and reflects the scientific brilliance of the city. The founder of this fascinating city was Sawai Jai Singh. The other special attractions of Jaipur are Hawa Mahal, Nahargarh Fort, Birla Temple etc.

AMBER FORT

Amber Fort built in 16th century by Maharaja Man Singh, it sprawls on the hillside. Its construction was started by Raja Man Singh but completed by his descendant Jai Singh. Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthan fort palace. Amber today is nothing but a reflection of the glorious past of the fierce Kachwaha Dynasty that ruled over this region from 12th to 18th century.

JAL MAHAL (WATER PALACE)

The Jal Mahal Palace at Jaipur lies on the way to Amber and it is at a distance of 6.5 km from the striking city of Jaipur. There are many memorials of the royal families which the tourists can bystander on their way to the palace. The Jal Mahal Palace at Jaipur is strategically placed in the centre of the Man Sagar Lake. It is really inspiring to see the first four floors of this fabulous building, which are submerged under the waters of the lake. Only the top floor of this beautiful palace is visible to the watcher. The lake and the palace offer some of the best views that are simply a feast to the eyes.

CITY PALACE

The palace is situated in the heart of the old City, it occupies about one seventh of the old city area. The palace is a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture, it houses a Seven storeyed Chandra Mahal in the centre, which affords a fine view of the gardens and the city. Diwan-E-Am (Hall of public audience) has intricate decorations and collection of manuscripts, Diwan-E-Khas (Hall of private audience) has a marble pawed gallery Mubarak Mahal has a rich collection of costumes and textiles. There is a Clock Tower near Mubarak Mahal. Sileh Khana has a collection of armory and weapons.

JANTAR MANTAR (OBSERVATORY)

Observatory built in early 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the huge masonary instruments were used to study the movement of constellations and stars in the sky. Enormous sun-dial still provide accurate time, which are subject to daily corrections.

CENTAL MUSEUM (ALBERT HALL)

Albert Hall Museum is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the State museum of Rajasthan. The building is situated in Ram Niwas garden outside the city wall and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic architecture. This graceful building was founded in 1876 by Prince Albert (also known as Albert Hall). It has a rare collection of archaeological and handicraft pieces.