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Thursday, March 17, 2011

History Of Jaipur

Hawa Mahal


City Palace

Founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber.Jaipur is the first planned city of India, located in the desert lands of Rajasthan. The city that once had been thecapital of the royalty, now serves as the capital city of Rajasthan. The very structure of Jaipur resembles the taste of the Rajputs and the Royal family. In the present date, Jaipur is the major business centre for the nativesof Rajasthan with all requisites of a metropolitan city. The city of Jaipur, painted in pink, grasp the appreciation of every visitor. One can see that hoary charm still alive in the avenues of Jaipur.

The active streets of Jaipur get plenty of visitors, every year at their footsteps. The Ancient Testimonials in theform of mind-blowing monuments remind one of the past ages. The city comprises the famous structures like Hawa Mahal, City Palace and Amber Fort, the best architectural examples of India. Artistic temples and gardens of Jaipur, marks the atmosphere of serenity and aestheticism to the lands of Rajasthan. The lively city observes its ethnicity by celebrating various festivals like Kite festival, Elephant festival and many others, of Indian origin.

All theses features make Jaipur, one of the most sought after tourist destinations of Rajasthan, India. Theglorious city boasts of its cultural heritage from every nook and corner. Jaipur is the reservoir of Indian customs,traditions, civilization and legacy. Jaipur lies at a distance of 260 kms from Delhi, the capital of India and thecity is well-connected with other major cities of India. Every year, People across the globe come to experience thisroyal capital city of Rajasthan.