subject: A Tour Of Jaipur Forts And Palaces [print this page] Rajasthan is known as the royal state of India. Homeland of affluent rulers and kings, Rajasthan has very well preserved its age old resources and one can catch a glimpse of the state's heritage in the form of palaces and forts. The state of Rajasthan is a repository of architectural monuments and travellers get a chance to see all of them upon visiting this state.
Jaipur, the capital of this royal Indian state, is an incredible travel destination and the splendour of this place is really a subject of study for the different poets and scholars. Jaipur is called the pink city and the beauty of this place has been reflected by some of the wonderful writers and the lovers of the beauty of the era. The mixture of the heritage and the beauty of the city of Jaipur is one of the best things that fascinate the tourist towards the wonderful capital of Rajasthan.
Hawa Mahal is one of the most historic and an attractive monument in Jaipur. It is located next to city palace. This beautiful fort was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in the year 1799 that makes this monument over 200 years old. It was designed by Lal Chand Utsa and was dedicated by him, to Lord Krishna and Radha. The main beauty of this palace is its architecture that is of Rajputana style with a perfect blend of Mughal architecture.
Another wonderful masterpiece of architecture is the Jal Mahal and its literal meaning is the palace in water. This was made solely for the royal ladies so that they could see the glimpse of the bazaar. It was really the splendid attraction for them to see the market and the beauty of the pink city from Jal Mahal. Jaipur city Rajasthan provides you the best of the enjoyment in terms of the cuisines and monuments. One of the wonderful structures of the Jaipur city is the Amber fort and this splendid fort complex was built in the year 1592 and you have the amazing feel when you are in this fort.
The city palace complex in Jaipur is one of those places that travelers must visit upon reaching Jaipur. This palace includes two palaces called Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal. Since this palace is located in the middle of Jaipur city, travelers can book a room in Jaipur hotels and save traveling time to great extent. Entry to the palace is open from Monday to Sunday between 10 AM to 5 PM and one needs to buy a ticket to enter here.
Amber Fort is one of the best attractions for tourists coming on a tour of Jaipur and attracts tourists from everywhere with its unrivalled interior architecture. The fort used to be a portion of a palace complex along with another famous fort known as Jaigarh. Amber Fort's construction commenced in the late 16th century and was completed during the reign of Raja Jai Singh I. Soaring above the waters of the serene Maotha Lake, this vast fort complex is surrounded by verdant greenery and sturdy fortification. The fort is said to be built from white and red sandstones and possesses a minimalist yet imposing facade.
The city of Jaipur is well connected by good network of roads to Delhi and other states of India. Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation's (RSRTC) buses ply to Delhi, 200 km from here, Haryana and many other states. The best time to visit Jaipur is from October to March.
