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JAIPURJAIPUR


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Part of the Golden Triangle Travel Circuit inPart of the Golden Triangle Travel Circuit inIndia, Jaipur is one of the top travelIndia, Jaipur is one of the top traveldestinations of the world. It is the capital ofdestinations of the world. It is the capital ofthe state of Rajasthan, the land of Princesthe state of Rajasthan, the land of Princes

and valour, Sand-dunes, Palaces, Gardens,and valour, Sand-dunes, Palaces, Gardens,Museums, Textiles, Blue pottery Mojaris andMuseums, Textiles, Blue pottery Mojaris andPaintings. It is known for its hospitality andPaintings. It is known for its hospitality andcuisine. Just about 225 km from New Delhi itcuisine. Just about 225 km from New Delhi it

is very well connected with rest of the world.is very well connected with rest of the world.


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The Idol of Sawai Jai Singh Ji-IIThe Idol of Sawai Jai Singh Ji-II

At The Statue CircleAt The Statue Circle


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Sawai Jai Singh Ji-IISawai Jai Singh Ji-II

Founder Of JaipurFounder Of Jaipur

1727 saw Sawai Jai Singh Ji-II(1688-1727 saw Sawai Jai Singh Ji-II(1688-

1744) lay the foundation of what is1744) lay the foundation of what is

now The Walled city of Jaipur or thenow The Walled city of Jaipur or the

famous Pink City of India.famous Pink City of India.

He was crowned in 1699 A.D. HeHe was crowned in 1699 A.D. He

reigned for 45 years.reigned for 45 years.

A learned man he built observatoriesA learned man he built observatories

in Jaipur, Ujjain, Matura and Benaras.in Jaipur, Ujjain, Matura and Benaras.


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Places To VisitPlaces To Visit

If you are looking for new places toIf you are looking for new places tovisit with a lot of history thrown invisit with a lot of history thrown in

Jaipur is the place to be in.Jaipur is the place to be in.


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City PalaceCity Palace

Except for, Chandra Mahal, theExcept for, Chandra Mahal, theresidence of the present Maharaja ofresidence of the present Maharaja of

Jaipur most of the City Palace is openJaipur most of the City Palace is open

to Public and houses museums.to Public and houses museums.


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Hawa MahalHawa Mahal


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Hawa MahalHawa Mahal

Built in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh JiBuilt in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh Ji

in the City Palace Complex thisin the City Palace Complex this

palace was built so that the ladies ofpalace was built so that the ladies of

the royal family could watch thethe royal family could watch the

royal and religious processions in theroyal and religious processions in the

bazars and still be in purdha. It hasbazars and still be in purdha. It has953 windows.953 windows.


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Sisodia Rani Ka BaghSisodia Rani Ka Bagh


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Sisodia Rani Ka BaghSisodia Rani Ka Bagh

About 6km from the city centre onAbout 6km from the city centre on

the way to galta ji off Jaipur Agrathe way to galta ji off Jaipur Agra

Highway is a garden built by SawaiHighway is a garden built by Sawai

Jai Singh for his second wife, aJai Singh for his second wife, aSisodia princess from Udaipur. It is aSisodia princess from Udaipur. It is a

terraced garden with a palace on theterraced garden with a palace on the

top terrace. This garden is a populartop terrace. This garden is a popularvenue for weddings and parties.venue for weddings and parties.


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Vidhyadhar Ji Ka BaghVidhyadhar Ji Ka Bagh


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Vidhyadhar Ji Ka BaghVidhyadhar Ji Ka Bagh

Named after the genius who planned the PinkNamed after the genius who planned the Pink

City for Sawai Jai Singh II this garden is underCity for Sawai Jai Singh II this garden is under

renovation right now( Budget 5 Crores).Theyrenovation right now( Budget 5 Crores).They

have discovered a 250 years old bawadihave discovered a 250 years old bawadiwhich was used to harvest water. This waterwhich was used to harvest water. This water

was used for Vidhyadhar Garden and Thewas used for Vidhyadhar Garden and The

Roop Niwas Garden.It was also used asRoop Niwas Garden.It was also used as

a vineyard for the Jaipur royal family in thea vineyard for the Jaipur royal family in thetimes gone by.times gone by.


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Kanak Vrindawan GardenKanak Vrindawan Garden


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Albert HallAlbert Hall


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Albert HallAlbert Hall

Built in 1886 and designed by SirBuilt in 1886 and designed by Sir

Swinton Jacob, Albert Hall, has beenSwinton Jacob, Albert Hall, has been

recently renovated with a budget ofrecently renovated with a budget of

4.5 Crore Rupees-this museum is4.5 Crore Rupees-this museum isknown for Persian Carpets, Egyptianknown for Persian Carpets, Egyptian

Mummy, antique crockery and metalMummy, antique crockery and metal

objects collections. There is anobjects collections. There is anorganic restaurant also in theorganic restaurant also in the

complex.complex.


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Jantar MantarJantar Mantar


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Jantar MantarJantar Mantar

Built in 1827 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh Ji and situated inBuilt in 1827 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh Ji and situated inthe present day City Palace Complex this Astronomicalthe present day City Palace Complex this AstronomicalObservatorys instruments are made with stone, marbleObservatorys instruments are made with stone, marbleand masonry and consequently were so accurate thatand masonry and consequently were so accurate thatSawai Jai Singh Ji was able to find errors in the astronomicalSawai Jai Singh Ji was able to find errors in the astronomicaltables then in use. Sawai Jai Singh Ji published his owntables then in use. Sawai Jai Singh Ji published his own

tables in 1723. There are 18 instruments in thetables in 1723. There are 18 instruments in theObservatory. The largest instrument is the Samrat Yantra.ItObservatory. The largest instrument is the Samrat Yantra.Itis a Sun Dial. It is 89 feet high and 148 feet wide and canis a Sun Dial. It is 89 feet high and 148 feet wide and canfind the local time with an error of only a couple offind the local time with an error of only a couple ofseconds. It is in use till date. Samrat Yantra is used on theseconds. It is in use till date. Samrat Yantra is used on thefull moon night of guru poornima to find out when thefull moon night of guru poornima to find out when themonsoon is going to set in and how plentiful it will be.monsoon is going to set in and how plentiful it will be.

Due to the efforts of UNESCO and Archaeological Survey ofDue to the efforts of UNESCO and Archaeological Survey ofIndia, Jaipur Jantar Mantar has become the second WorldIndia, Jaipur Jantar Mantar has become the second WorldHeritage Site from Rajassthan. In 1985 Keoladeo NationalHeritage Site from Rajassthan. In 1985 Keoladeo NationalPark, Bharatpur, had joined the World Heritage Sites list.Park, Bharatpur, had joined the World Heritage Sites list.


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Amber FortAmber Fort


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Amber FortAmber Fort

Amber fort was built over two centuriesAmber fort was built over two centuries

from the 16from the 16thth century onwards by Rajacentury onwards by Raja

Man Singh Ji and Mirza Raja Jai Singh JiMan Singh Ji and Mirza Raja Jai Singh Ji

and Sawai Jai Singh Ji.and Sawai Jai Singh Ji.The temple of Shila Mata is also here.The temple of Shila Mata is also here.

A light and sound show takes place inA light and sound show takes place in

the Kesar Kyrai every evening.the Kesar Kyrai every evening.


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Jai GarhJai Garh


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JaigarhJaigarh

The most impregnable fort in the world wasThe most impregnable fort in the world was

built by Mirza Raja Jai Singh & Sawai Jaibuilt by Mirza Raja Jai Singh & Sawai Jai

Singh.The museum here showcases RajputSingh.The museum here showcases Rajput

artifacts and weaponry.artifacts and weaponry.

Remains of 16th century canon foundry whereRemains of 16th century canon foundry where

Jaivana was cast can still be found. JaivanaJaivana was cast can still be found. Jaivana

was worlds largest wheeled canon-9 feet high,was worlds largest wheeled canon-9 feet high,

over 20 feet long and weighed 50 tons. It wasover 20 feet long and weighed 50 tons. It wasengraved with scroll-work. It took 4 elephantsengraved with scroll-work. It took 4 elephants

to change its direction.to change its direction.


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NahargarhNahargarh


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Jal MahalJal Mahal


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Jal MahalJal Mahal

Built by Sawai Pratap Singh Ji in 1799Built by Sawai Pratap Singh Ji in 1799

A.D. It is located in the Man SagarA.D. It is located in the Man Sagar

Lake which was built by Sawai ManLake which was built by Sawai Man

Singh Ji-I. Presently under extensiveSingh Ji-I. Presently under extensiverenovation every year it standsrenovation every year it stands

witness to the annual birding fairwitness to the annual birding fair

held on the banks of Man Sagar Lake.held on the banks of Man Sagar Lake.


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Isar LatIsar Lat


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Isar LatIsar Lat

The Victory Tower known as Isar Lat orThe Victory Tower known as Isar Lat or

Sargasooli or Vijay Stambh was built by SawaiSargasooli or Vijay Stambh was built by Sawai

Ishwari Singh Ji in 1749 to celebrate his manyIshwari Singh Ji in 1749 to celebrate his many

victories in wars. It over looks the Tripoliavictories in wars. It over looks the Tripolia

Bazar and the Atish Market. Tourists areBazar and the Atish Market. Tourists are

welcome to climb this tower by paying awelcome to climb this tower by paying a

small entrance fee. It is an easy climb up tosmall entrance fee. It is an easy climb up to

the top of this seven story tower.It has beenthe top of this seven story tower.It has been

recently renovated.recently renovated.

Birla PlanetariumBirla Planetarium


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Auditorium & ConventionAuditorium & Convention

CentreCentre



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Auditorium & ConventionAuditorium & Convention

CentreCentre

It is built over 9.5 acres and is theIt is built over 9.5 acres and is themajor conference venue of Jaipur. Itsmajor conference venue of Jaipur. Its

auditorium can seat 1300 persons. Itauditorium can seat 1300 persons. It

also has a museum, a library and aalso has a museum, a library and a

planetarium.planetarium.


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Thikana Govind Dev JiThikana Govind Dev Ji

Legend has it that Lord Krishna came in Sawi Jai Singh JisLegend has it that Lord Krishna came in Sawi Jai Singh Jisdream and asked to have His idol installed in a part of thedream and asked to have His idol installed in a part of theCity Palace Complex. The Kachawa rulers of Jaipur haveCity Palace Complex. The Kachawa rulers of Jaipur havealways maintained that the real ruler of Jaipur is Govind Devalways maintained that the real ruler of Jaipur is Govind Dev

ji and they just Diwans. So Lord Krishna got his wish.ji and they just Diwans. So Lord Krishna got his wish. The idol of Govind Dev Ji was originally installed in VrindabanThe idol of Govind Dev Ji was originally installed in Vrindaban

by Maharaja Man Singh Ji but was taken in hiding due to aby Maharaja Man Singh Ji but was taken in hiding due to athreat from Aurangzebs armies. 45 years later in 1714,threat from Aurangzebs armies. 45 years later in 1714,Sawai Jai Singh Ji installed the idol in Kanak Vridaban andSawai Jai Singh Ji installed the idol in Kanak Vridaban andlater on in the present day City Palace.later on in the present day City Palace.

The Govind Dev ji Trust commissioned the State RoadThe Govind Dev ji Trust commissioned the State RoadDevelopment Corporation with the responsibility of buildingDevelopment Corporation with the responsibility of buildingthe new satsang bhawan. The corporation in turnthe new satsang bhawan. The corporation in turncommissioned Jaipurs noted structural engineer Deepakcommissioned Jaipurs noted structural engineer DeepakSogani to do the needful. Mr Sogani used the latestSogani to do the needful. Mr Sogani used the latesttechnology of post tensioning (PT) to cast a single span rooftechnology of post tensioning (PT) to cast a single span roofof 118 feet length and 124 feet width. This architectural featof 118 feet length and 124 feet width. This architectural featmay be included in the Guinness Book of Records soon.may be included in the Guinness Book of Records soon.


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Laxmi Narayan TempleLaxmi Narayan Temple

Ganesh MandirGanesh Mandir

On the foot hills of the Moti doongri hillockOn the foot hills of the Moti doongri hillock

are situated the Laxmi Narayan Temple orare situated the Laxmi Narayan Temple or

the Birla Mandir and the Ganesh Temple.the Birla Mandir and the Ganesh Temple.

The Ganesh Temple is sure to be visitedThe Ganesh Temple is sure to be visitedby the populace of Jaipur one time orby the populace of Jaipur one time or

another in their lives. Every new vehicle isanother in their lives. Every new vehicle is

taken there for blessing and He is the firsttaken there for blessing and He is the first

deity to be invited to any wedding.deity to be invited to any wedding.


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MojariMojari

Mojari is traditional Indian styleMojari is traditional Indian style

footwear of leather with embroideryfootwear of leather with embroidery

done on the upper part of thedone on the upper part of the

footwear. They come in numerousfootwear. They come in numerous

shapes and styles. They are a mustshapes and styles. They are a must

in weddings where both bride andin weddings where both bride andgroom wear them.groom wear them.


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Blue PotteryBlue Pottery

The art of making these glazed pots ofThe art of making these glazed pots of

multani mitti with intricate designs of bluemultani mitti with intricate designs of blue

green and white had almost died untilgreen and white had almost died untilRajmata Gaytri Devi took an interest inRajmata Gaytri Devi took an interest in

reviving the art and started promoting it.reviving the art and started promoting it.

Today it is a flourishing art form.Much inToday it is a flourishing art form.Much in

demand in India and abroad.demand in India and abroad.


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Bagru and Sanganer PrintBagru and Sanganer Print

TextilesTextiles

These textile prints get their names from theThese textile prints get their names from the

villages where they are produced. These printsvillages where they are produced. These prints

used to be produced by hand by woodenused to be produced by hand by wooden

blocks. Now a days some times screens areblocks. Now a days some times screens are

used to keep the costs down. Now a daysused to keep the costs down. Now a days

vegetable dyes are used and the colors arevegetable dyes are used and the colors are

pastel colors. The cloth used is fine qualitypastel colors. The cloth used is fine quality

cotton. The clothes and furnishings etc. madecotton. The clothes and furnishings etc. made

from these textiles are in great demand infrom these textiles are in great demand inIndia and abroad.India and abroad.


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Jaipuri RazaiJaipuri Razai

Jaipuri Razais are around 700 to 800 gram in weight withJaipuri Razais are around 700 to 800 gram in weight withouter covering made of very soft cotton cloth which is handouter covering made of very soft cotton cloth which is handblock printed in vegetable dyes in pastel colors and the fillingblock printed in vegetable dyes in pastel colors and the fillingis of finely carded cotton evenly spread in the covering andis of finely carded cotton evenly spread in the covering andstitched by hand. The borders are sewn by machine to makestitched by hand. The borders are sewn by machine to makethem last longer. These quilts come in all sizes. They arethem last longer. These quilts come in all sizes. They are

filled with the best cotton money can buy brought fromfilled with the best cotton money can buy brought fromPunjab, Haryana and Ganganagar. They are mostlyPunjab, Haryana and Ganganagar. They are mostlymanufactured in Chardarwaza, Idgah and Shastrinagar andmanufactured in Chardarwaza, Idgah and Shastrinagar andsold mostly in the bazars of the walled city. In keeping withsold mostly in the bazars of the walled city. In keeping withthe demands and tastes of the customers the outer coveringsthe demands and tastes of the customers the outer coveringsare also made of silk and velvet.are also made of silk and velvet.

Instead of hand block printing screens are also used to printInstead of hand block printing screens are also used to print

the outer covering to keep the cost of the finished productthe outer covering to keep the cost of the finished productdown. That is why a single quilt can cost from couple ofdown. That is why a single quilt can cost from couple ofhundred rupees to more than a couple of thousand rupees.hundred rupees to more than a couple of thousand rupees.


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Lac Work ItemsLac Work Items

From 18 th century onwards the artisans ofFrom 18 th century onwards the artisans of

Jaipur in the maniharon ka raasta have beenJaipur in the maniharon ka raasta have been

producing lac bangles- Chura. Now a daysproducing lac bangles- Chura. Now a days

they make whole jewellery sets of Lac. Theythey make whole jewellery sets of Lac. They

also make gift items of Lac like replicas ofalso make gift items of Lac like replicas of

guitars, jewellery boxes, mirror framesguitars, jewellery boxes, mirror frames

bottles and pen stands. To add beauty tobottles and pen stands. To add beauty to

these items they are inlaid with little piecesthese items they are inlaid with little pieces

of mirror etc. These items are in hugeof mirror etc. These items are in huge

demand by the locals and tourists alike. Lacdemand by the locals and tourists alike. Lac

items are exported also.items are exported also.


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PuppetsPuppets

Your children will no doubt enjoy theYour children will no doubt enjoy thepuppet shows. But you can buy apuppet shows. But you can buy a

puppet or two for decorating yourpuppet or two for decorating your

sitting room.sitting room.


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PaintingsPaintings

Copies of ancient classical miniatureCopies of ancient classical miniaturepaintings and folk paintings arepaintings and folk paintings are

freely available in art shops besidesfreely available in art shops besides

the contemporary work of localthe contemporary work of local

artists.artists.


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CarpetsCarpets

Besides daries and carpets JaipurBesides daries and carpets Jaipur

craftsmen also make silk carpets.craftsmen also make silk carpets.


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LaheriyaLaheriya

Laheriya is a sari design which isLaheriya is a sari design which is

especially worn during the monsoonespecially worn during the monsoon

months.months.


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JewelleryJewellery

Jaipur is known for enamel or meenakariJaipur is known for enamel or meenakari

jewellery, thewa and kundankari. It is alsojewellery, thewa and kundankari. It is also

known for polished precious and semiknown for polished precious and semi

precious stones. It also produces silverprecious stones. It also produces silverornaments.ornaments.

However if you do not have any personalHowever if you do not have any personal

knowledge of jewels or stones do not buyknowledge of jewels or stones do not buy

any or buy only from reputed firms.any or buy only from reputed firms.


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Hand Made Paper ProductsHand Made Paper Products

Of SanganerOf Sanganer

Sanganer is famous not only forSanganer is famous not only forsanganer print textile products butsanganer print textile products but

also for recycled paper products.also for recycled paper products.

These paper products are much inThese paper products are much in

demand in India and abroad.demand in India and abroad.


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Marble StatuesMarble Statues

Jaipurs Khazanewalon Ka Rasta isJaipurs Khazanewalon Ka Rasta isfamous for articles made fromfamous for articles made from

marble. You can even watch themarble. You can even watch the

craftsmen at work here.craftsmen at work here.


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Raj MandirRaj Mandir


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Raj MandirRaj Mandir

Raj Mandir Cinema hall is a singleRaj Mandir Cinema hall is a singlescreen theatre. They do not buildscreen theatre. They do not build

them like this any more. An eveningthem like this any more. An evening

of entertainment by a Bollywoodof entertainment by a Bollywood

potboiler is a must here.potboiler is a must here.


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CuisineCuisine

In the old times Rajasthani householdsIn the old times Rajasthani householdssubsisted on food made from grains assubsisted on food made from grains asvegetables were not easily availablevegetables were not easily availablebecause of lack of transport.because of lack of transport.

On your visit try to have one RajasthaniOn your visit try to have one Rajasthanimeal of choorma-dal-bati. For a nonmeal of choorma-dal-bati. For a nonvegetarian a meal with lal maans cookedvegetarian a meal with lal maans cookedrajasthani style is a must.rajasthani style is a must.


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MehendiMehendi

When in Jaipur if the women of theWhen in Jaipur if the women of the

family have the time one fun thing tofamily have the time one fun thing to

do would be to have mehendi applieddo would be to have mehendi appliedto their hands and feet. They can findto their hands and feet. They can find

some body to apply mehendi out sidesome body to apply mehendi out side

one of the big malls. It not only willone of the big malls. It not only willmake the womens hearts sing but itmake the womens hearts sing but it

is also auspicious.is also auspicious.


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