Why The Pink City Jaipur Is A Must Visit Destination?
By:
Neeru Dangwal
Named the Pink city, Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan, with busy streets and colorful scenery, Jaipur is a must-visit for people who love to travel and want to have fun throughout the City. With major attraction such as Hawa Mahal and Amber Fort, Jaipur holds a cultural heritage and a history of Hindu culture, Jaipur is indeed a majestic place which offers a dreamy and a fairy tale-like experience. Here are 5 major attractions of Jaipur you should definitely explore!
- City palace
The city palace of Jaipur was built by the founder of Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, City palace’s architecture is a fusion of Mughal and Rajput architecture. City palace includes Mubarak Mahal and Maharani palace which displays a unique collection of royal costumes and beautiful paintings.
- Hawa Mahal
At the end of the city, the palace sits the Hawa Mahal. Built from pink and red sandstone, Hawa Mahal. With unique architecture, Hawa Mahal boasts 953 windows and amazing architecture. These windows serve the purpose of keeping the mahal always windy, airy, and cool.
- Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar Jaipur is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments, built by the Founder of Jaipur Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II who also built the city palace. It is a UNESCO world heritage that boasts architectural innovations and one of the best historic observatories in India.
- Amer Fort
Made out of pink and yellow Sandstone, the charming Amer Fort is going to steal your heart at first sight, with astonishing architecture Amer fort is also included in the UNESCO world heritage list. Rajput Raja Man Singh built this fort in 1592 and boasts Rajputana architecture.
- Nahargarh Fort
Situated on the edge of the Aravalli Mountain Ranges, it was first made as a defense against enemies in Jaipur City, built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the main attraction to this place is 12 identical suites of the queen Sawai Madho and the hallways. The view from Nahargarh is absolutely breathtaking which displays the city with lights.
Jaipur has it all for travelers and it doesn’t only offer architecture and a beautiful city to adore but also lip-smacking authentic Rajasthani cuisine which can make you lick your fingers.
