Jaipur,
the capital city of Rajasthan, very nearly exemplifies the character of the
state and its people. Surrounded by rugged hills on three sides, each
crowned by all-powerful and impregnable fort and beautifully erected
palaces, mansions and well laid gardens dotted throughout its precincts.
Jaipur the Heritage Pink City has been the capital of erstwhile Jaipur
state since its inception in 1727 AD, it gets the name from its founder
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. It was in 1876 AD, when Jaipur was dressed in
pink to welcome Prince Albert, consort of Queen Victoria and hence earned
the epitaph Pink City.
Jaipur is also a home of excellent handicrafts especially known for the
exquisite gold jewellery enamelled or inlaid with precious stones, blue
pottery, carving on wood, stone & ivory, block print, tie & dye
textiles, hand made paper, miniature painting etc.
Attractions :
Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar (Observatory), City Palace, Central Museum, Dolls
Museum, Birla Planetarium, Jal Mahal, Gaitor, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort,
Galta, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Maharani Ki Chhatri, Sisoda Rani Garden,
Vidhyadhar Garden, Kanak Vrindavan, Amer Fort.
Getting There :
Jaipur is well connected to all the major cities of the country by air,
rail & road.
Jaisalmer,
located amidst the rugged desert land of Thar in the extreme west of India
is the Golden City of India. Jaisalmer is known as Golden city for the amber
hue worn by the Jaisalmer Fort, also called "Sonar Kella".
Jaisalmer looks like a place straight from the Arabian Nights. Fast emerging
as a preferred tourist destination in Rajasthan, Jaisalmer offers the sheer
magic and brilliance of the desert. The medieval town has successfully
preserved its cultural heritage and heart warming hospitality, which makes
it an ideal travel destination in Rajasthan to explore.
Attractions :
The Jaisalmer Fort, Manak Chowk and Havelis, Gadsisar Sagar Tank, Sam
Dunes, Camel Safari.
Getting There :
Jaisalmer is well linked to all the major cities of Rajasthan and India by
air, rail and road. To travel in the remote areas of Jaisalmer, camel riding
would be the best option.
