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Tourist Place in Jaipur

Location:	Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
Temperature:	Summer: 45°C,26°C; Winter:22°C, 08°C
STD Code:	0141
Best Times:	October to March
Attractions:	City palace, Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Nahargarh fort, Central Museum, Ram Niwas Bagh
Language:	Hindi, Rajasthani and English

The City Palace is an impressive blend of Rajputana and Mughal architectural ethos and the magnificent palace complex lies over a sprawling area that covers one seventh of the walled Jaipur City. The oldest and the original structures situated within the City Palace, Jaipur were constructed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singji, though the rest of the structures were added by his successors. One of the major attractions in the museum is the portion that is devoted to the arms and ammunition used by the royal family in the past. Other important attractions are the Textile and Costume Museum, Art Gallery, Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, and Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Am.

Hawa Mahal is one of the most famous landmark of Jaipur is not actually a palace but a series of sandstone screens. This pink structure was constructed so that the ladies of the palace could watch the royal processions without being seen by any outsider. This sandstone edifice was named Palace of Winds after the many brass wind vanes that adorned it until 1960s.

Amber fort is situated at the small hillock overlooking the Pink City, Amber is the classic romantic Rajasthan fort-palace. Amber today is nothing but a reflection of the glorious past of the fierce Kachwaha Dynasty that ruled over this region from 12th to 18th century. Man Singh I started the construction of this fort in 1592 and, perhaps, it was the defence that topped his priorities before constructing this fort.

Jantar Mantar is one of the five astronomical observatories is an example of the scientific brilliance of the designer, Maharaja Jai Singh II. The word Jantar Mantar is derived from a Sanskrit word which means magical device It was built in the year 1718 with stones and marble, it has numerous scientifically designed instruments to study the movement of stars. The 'RamYantras' is the most remarkable of all the instruments and used for gauging altitudes.

Nahargarh fort is one of the most important landmarks in Jaipur is the Nahargarh Fort. In the year 1734, Jai Singh II began the grand task of building this fort. Though it is not a big fort but in style and architecture, it is one of the most charming forts in Jaipur. At an age of Two and a half-century, it still stands tall on a steep rocky face with massive walls and bastions for company. The fort provides an excellent view of the Pink City spread out at its foot. The fort dominates the skyline by day and forms a breathtaking sight when floodlit at night.

The central Museum is located in the Ram Niwas Garden, the Central Museum or Albert Hall is a mixture of pillars, arches, and courtyards adorned with murals. There is a huge collection of objects displaying different facets of Rajasthani culture and history. There are miniature paintings, ivory carvings, costumed mannequins, and shields depicting scenes from the Hindu epics, among others.

Ram Niwas Bagh was built as a famine relief project by Sawai Ram Singh II in 1868 AD, it houses a well-kept spacious garden with a zoo, an aviary, a greenhouse, a herbarium, a museum and a sport ground. Other must see tourist attractions in Jaipur include the Sheesh Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Rambagh Palace, Jaipur Museum, Birla Planetarium, Amber Palace, Govind Devji Temple, Sisodia Rani Garden, and the Laxmi Narayan Temple.