Jaipur is one of the most visited destinations in Rajasthan by tourists from all over the country and the world. It is also nicknamed the ‘Pink City’, since the old buildings in the old city are painted in pink colour. This desert city is known to be steeped in history, boasting of rich art & architecture, folklore and much more. It is also the state’s capital city located in the north-west part of the country. It is considered to be the home of the Rajput warrior tribes. The Rajputs are well known in history for their hardiness and bravery. Moreover, the city offers exotic elements within a single panorama. You can get to enjoy the lavishly built palaces, temples, rustic people, unique architecture including noisy bazaars. You can also get to see elephants and camels in the suburbs which is indeed an amazing view. If you want to stay in luxury, then do not look beyond rambagh palace jaipur. They do offer a fabulous stay and allow you to indulge in the luxury of life.
Top Places to Visit During the Trip to Jaipur
- Amber Palace & Ivory Fort: You can reach Amber Fort by taking an elephant ride. Amber Palace is located here also referred to as Sheesh Mahal. This palace is steeped in history and decorated in marble. It is also called the Ivory Fort. You can hire a guide who can show you the different mini-museums, buildings along with the lakeside gardens present within the fort. The place commands a wonderful view of the nearby countryside. Sheesh Mahal stands for ‘Hall of Mirrors’. This palace had once served as the royal family’s residence. Many popular Hindi movies were also shot here showcasing its beauty.
- Elefantastic: This place is located at a distance of approximately 5 kilometres away from Amber Fort. It is also the first elephant farm of Jaipur. As a guest, you can fed the elephants here, wash and decorate them as well as go for a ride. The mahouts here can teach you the elephant language and their habits. There are about 24 elephants in the farm houses. You can get to enjoy home-cooked dinner or lunch at the onsite resident’s home. This place is located on the city’s edge, thus allowing you to escape the busy life of Jaipur central. The exact location is at Amer, Delhi Road, Chandar Mahal Colony.
- Jantar Mantar: It is quite similar to the one constructed in Delhi and a popular, ancient astronomical observatory. It was used by the rajas to map heavenly constellations. You can stroll through the well-maintained and perfectly manicured gardens, check out the different observation points. The latter was used for tracking star movements by ancient astronomers. You can also visit the City Palace which is located just opposite to the Jantar Mantar.
- Jaigarh Fort: This fort was constructed by Maharaja Sawan Jai Singh II. He was the guardian to Amber Fort and Jaipur City. The objective of the construction of this fort is to safeguard Amer Fort and the Royal Palace. A few secret underground passages or tunnels connect the two forts and were built centuries ago. Here is located ‘Jaivana’, considered to be the largest cannon built on wheels in the world. This ancient cannon is still intact and in good condition. The fort houses several gardens, an armoury and palaces. This fort has earned the reputation of never being captured by enemies.
- Jal Mahal: It stands for ‘Water Palace’ and is located in the midst of Jaipur’s famous Man Sagar Lake. Recently, it has undergone significant restoration process and appears beautiful during the evenings. The entire structure is decorated with multi-coloured lights. Currently, visitors are not allowed to enter the palace premises. In Udaipur, a similar structure has been modified into a luxurious hotel, thus making this Red City example to be historically intact and untouched.
- Hawa Mahal: It is also known as ‘Palace of Wind’. It is opposite to the City Palace and adjoining Jantar Mantar. It is considered to be an architectural marvel showcasing balconies and passages that faces the main thoroughfare of old Jaipur city. This palace is constructed using pink sandstone and serves as the observation point for the royal women to get a clear view of the processions on the road below without them being noticed by the public. Opposite this mahal is a bustling bazaar, where you can find numerous shops selling varieties of items ranging from glass bangles to trinkets to carpets and home decor pieces. Those who are shopaholics are sure to enjoy the sight here and buy something for their friends and family members back home.
- Gem Palace: The city of Jaipur is also referred to as the gems city as you can come across stores selling different types of semi-precious and precious jewellery items. One of the city’s oldest jewellery outlet is the ‘Gem Palace’. The family that owns this outlet takes immense pride for being master craftsmen having supplied the royal families with numerous fabled pieces. They also provide different types of traditional motifs created from jewels, semi-precious stones availed from nearby areas.
- Anokhi Museum: This store is also a cafe and promotes handblock printing. It is hidden partly within Amber Fort’s by-lanes. This museum is located within the restored palace or haveli and showcases samples of bygone traditional block art printing, something the region is popular for. It also displays the history and culture which surrounds the art form. The concerned authorities are making efforts to preserve the unique, ancient art through promotion and education. Artists in huge numbers along with tourists are invited to promote this place and ancient art. Using this method, garments are manufactured and offered for sales at the closeby Anokhi store.
- Thali House: If you would like to taste authentic Rajasthani cuisine, then you should visit this place. The menu served is not only fresh and tasty, but also affordable on the pocket. It is not too spicy.
You are sure to enjoy your stay at rambagh palace jaipur and make the most of the trip.
