subject: Forts and Palaces to See in Jaipur [print this page] Jaipur the desert capital of India is affectionately referred as the Pink City of India because of the several pink colored monuments. These beautiful monuments are stunning remnants of a bygone era which summon scores of tourists from several parts of the globe. The ancient palaces and forts are popular attractions among tourists during their travel to Jaipur. These resplendent buildings are royal heritage of Jaipur tourism showcases the grandeur of yesteryears royal era. Some of the popular forts and palaces which invite large number of tourists during their trip to Jaipur are:
Amber Fort:
It was an ancient citadel of the ruling Kachhawa clan of Amber which is located 11 km from Jaipur. The fort was built by Raja Man Singh in 16th century. This fort is famous for mesmerizing amalgamation of Hindu and Mughal architectures. The charismatic features of this fort lie in its impressive gates, temples, colossal ornate halls, palaces, pavilions and beautiful gardens. The Maota Lake in the foreground provides a breathtaking look to this grand Rajputana architecture. The magnificent aura of this classic and romantic fort is intricate carvings, mosaic and minute mirror worked complexes, halls and palaces. Some of the famous attractions of this fort Sukh Niwas, Suhaag Mandir, are Diwan-e-Aam Hall of Public Audience', Jai Mandir, Ganesh Pol and Jas Mandir.
City Palace:
This palace is among the popular attractions of Jaipur tour where large number of tourists flock to experience the legacies of royal era. It is a beautiful palace which was built between 1729 - 32 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber. The outstanding art and architecture make this one of the most sought after attractions among tourists during their Jaipur trip. The City Palace is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles of architectures which can be seen in its complexes, courtyards, gardens and buildings. Some of the splendid palaces and halls of this magnificent architecture are Badal Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Diwan-I-Khas, Diwan-I-Aam, Maharani palace, Bhaggi Khana and Govind Dev Ji temple.
Hawa Mahal' Palace of the Winds:
This is an intricate and fascinating five storied faade which was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. This palace is famous for its 953 rows of small windows and screens popularly known as Jharokhas', decorated with tiny latticework. Wind used to flow through these openings which given its name as Palace of Winds' or Palace of the Breeze'. This beautiful palace was built for the women of royal families to see street processions without being seen to outside world.
Jaipur the capital city of Rajasthan is one of the popular tourist destinations because of several historical monumental buildings. Tourists from across the globe travel to Jaipur so they can experience saga of the royal era. Some of the other known forts and palaces in Jaipur are Nahargarh Fort, Jai Garh Fort and Jal Mahal.
