subject: Palace On Wheels [print this page] The first stop of Palace on Wheels is Jaipur, the royal capital of Rajasthan, popularly known as the Pink City, was founded by Maharaja Swai Jai Singh II, in1727 A.D. Dotted with forts, palaces and royal buildings, Jaipur reminds one of the valiant Rajputs and the Royal family. These ages-old palacious structures attract the travelers from all over India and the world. While your Jaipur tour in Rajasthan, you can go for a camel, desert and jeep safari to explore the unending stretches of the Thar Desert. The sizzling souvenirs will add spice to the royal experience.
Each wall of the palace reinforces the idea that 'dreams truly can come true'; built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap is one of the major landmarks of Jaipur. The palace is shaped like a pyramid and is a five-storied building, with number of small windows and screens.
It is believed that the structure was meant to be a window for the royal ladies to view the activities on the street. The Hawa Mahal is a great example of the Rajputana architecture, which was strongly influenced by Mughal style of architecture
