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Amber Fort : The Amber Fort is located 11 km north to Jaipur. This fort had been the capital of Kachchwaha Rajputs. Later, Sawai Jai Singh changed the capital to Jaipur. The Amber fort was one of the popular sights of attraction in Jaipur, where the tourists can enjoy elephant rides from the bottom of the Amber fort to the hilltop. By standing in the hill top the tourist can see the excellent views of Maota Lake. Some of the fascinating sightseeing inside the fort includes Raj Mahal, Sheesh Mahal, Suraj Pol, Diwan-I-Aam, Ganesh Pol, Jai Mandir, Sohag Mandir, Singh Pol, Shila Mata temple, and Palace of Man Singh I. |
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| Jaigarh Fort :
Jaigarh fortress fortress near Nahrgarh. The name of the fortress Fort Jaigarh victory. Inside the fort, a series of reservoirs which can be seen in large view of the fortress attractive. One of the military structures of medieval India number, retained its ancient splendor in palaces, garden, reservoirs, a granary, an armory, a cannon were cast design plan, a number of temples, towers and a giant cannon mounted the Jai Ban, one of the largest in the country are preserved here. The parkotas wide (wall), the clock tower and the port of Jaigarh dominate the western horizon. |
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| The City Palace :
Travel to Jaipur to witness the City Palace, which is a fascinating landmark. The Hawa Mahal reflects the imposing blend of masterpiece of Rajasthan architecture. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh built this fascinating palace during his rule. The architecture of the City Palace simply reflects the fine architecture of ancient India. The City Palace has attracted many tourists throughout the entire globe. |
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Jantar Mantar :
A stone observatory, part of the city palace complex, Jantar Mantar is one of several other astronomical observatories created by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh 2nd (the other is in Delhi, the Sarnath, Ujjain). These concrete masonry instruments were used to measure everything from altitude to time, and map the motion of the planets and the stars. Jai Singh 2nd had a passion for astronomy and used astronomical inventions from different of the observatory, which is the largest in Jaipur. Jantar Mantar is an observatory was founded by Sawai Jai Singh in 1728 and 1734. the major instruments of its place of observation time. There are several tools that are kept from which we can see it clockwise. |
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Hawa Mahal : built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, is the most recognizable monument of Jaipur. The 5 storied stunning semi-octagonal monument having 152 windows with over hanging latticed balconies is a fine piece of Rajput architecture. Originally designed for the royal ladies to watch and enjoy the processions and other activities, on the street below. Now it houses a well laid out museum. The display “Jaipur past and present” is the special feature of this newly setup museum. |
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Govind Dev Ji Temple : The early 18th century tower less temple is located inside City Palace Complex, adjacent to the Chandra Mahal, amidst well maintained Jai Niwas Gardens. It is dedicated to the patron deity Lord Krishna, whose statue was brought here from the famous pilgrim centre Vrindavan. The statue is placed in such a fashion that the king could see the god from Chandra Mahal, his private residence. The temple was probably built as a residence, where the idol of Lord Krishna was reinstalled by Sawai Jai Singh II, as his family deity. The holy spire less shrine has been restored by an ancient technique using molasses, curd, coconut water, fenugreek, rope fibers and lime. |
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| Jal Mahal : (6 kms) on the way to Amer, this small palace is set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. Renovation around the lake is in progress. |
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