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Hawa Mahal – Built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, 5-storied stunning semi octagonal monument having 365 windows with over hanging latticed balconies is a fine piece of Rajput architecture.
Jantar Mantar (Observatory) – built in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, were used to study the movement of constellations and stars in the sky. Enormous sundial stil provides accurate time.
City Palace and SMS II Museum – is a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture. It houses a seven storied Chandra Mahal, Diwan-E-Am (Hall of public audience), Diwan-E-Khas (Hall of Private audience), Mubark Mahal has a rich collection of costumes and textiles. Sileh Khana has a collection of armory and weapons.
Ishwar Lat – ‘Swarg Suli’ or ‘heaven piercing minaret’, the tower, near Tripolia gate, built byRaja Ishwari Singh (1744-51).
Jal Mahal – On the way to Amber, palace set in middle of Man Sagar Lake.
Kanak Vrindavan – On the way to Amber this newly restored temple, near Jal Mahal, has beautiful gardens and is a popular picnic place.
Jaigarh Fort – On a hill top, overlooks the palaces and city of Amer. The world’s biggest cannon on wheels which has 20 feet long barrel, the Jai Ban, is positioned here, built during reign of Maharaja Sawai Jaisingh.
Nahargarh Fort – Cresting a hill about 600 ft. above the city, the fort was built in 1734. The walls of the fort run along the ridge.
Galta – This holy pilgrimage centre has a temple dedicated to the Sun God and has natural springs.
Science Park – A unique park in Jaipur providing science education with entertainment by the interactive models.
Albert Hall (Central Museum) – Founded in 1876 by Prince Albert. It has a rare collection of archaeological and handicraft items.
Zoo – One of the oldest zoos in India with elements of old wild animal keeping methods/techniques, situated in Ram Niwas Garden.
Birla Planetarium – offers unique audio-visual education about stars & entertainment with modern computerized projection system. |
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| HOW TO REACH JAIPUR |
By Train
Jaipur is well connected by trains to all the major cities of India such as Delhi, Agra, Mumbai, Chennai, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Indore, Bangalore, Gwalior, Varanasi, Calcuta (Kolkata), Dehradun, Mysore, and Ahmedabad.For more details you can visit the Website- www.irctc.co.in
By Road
A network of good motorable roads and private and government buses connect Jaipur to all the nearby major cities. Bus Stand, located at Sindhi Camp near Railway Station, is the hub of all roadway activities.For more details you can visit the Website- www.rsrtc.gov.in
Platform No. 1 – 5116032 Delhi, Ajmer, Udaipur, Alwar, Jodhpur, Sirohi, Ahmedabad
Platform No. 2 – 5116043 Bharatpur, Agra, Bhopal, Kota, Jhalawar, Indore
Platform No. 3 – 5116031 All Deluxe Buses
Platform No. 4 – 5116046 Sikar, Sriganganagar, Jhunjhunu, Bikaner, Hanumangarh
By Air
Airport of Jaipur is known as Sanganer Airport, Domestic flights connect Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Goa, and Bangalore to Jaipur.
Indian Airlines : 2721333, 2743324, 2721519, 2743500, Website: indian-airlines.nic.in
Jet Airways : 2551352, 2551354, 5112222, Website: www.jetairways.com
Kingfisher Airlines : 2720775, 2723485, Website: www.flykingfisher.com
Go Air : 09223222111, Website: www.goair.in
Spice Jet : 098718 03333, 0124 3913501, Website: www.spicejet.com
Go Indigo : 5119993, Website: www.goindigo.in
Distances from Major Cities (Kms)
Delhi – 265 Ahmedabad – 625 Chandigarh – 510
Mumbai – 1,176 Calcutta – 1,472 Agra – 246
Jodhpur – 350 Ajmer – 150 Pushkar – 110
Bharatpur – 190 Jaisalmer – 600 Bikaner – 300
Udaipur – 350 Chittorgarh - 350 |
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