JAIPUR THE PINK CITY “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step “ - Lao Tzu. Dear friends, I would like to show you a “bird’s eye view “ of the beautiful heritage city of Jaipur, the capital of the largest Indian state of Rajasthan, popularly known as the land of princes, forts and palaces. History of Jaipur – the city was founded in 1727 by the great warrior and astronomer Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II ruler of Amer after whom the city got its name. It was designed by Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya a Bengali architect who was approached by the maharaja to build one of the earliest planned cities of India. The city was built based on the principles of Vaastu Shastra and Shilpa shastra. It boasts of an interchange of ancient Hindu, Mughal and contemporary western ideas that resulted in building such an elegant city. Jaipur, the pink city – earns the name because of the color of the stone used exclusively for construction of all structures. The story behind the pink color began in 1876, when the Prince of Wales and queen Victoria visited India. Since pink denotes the color of hospitality Maharaja Ram Singh painted the whole city pink to welcome the guests. The tradition is followed till today. Jaipur in UNESCO World heritage site list – the walled city of Jaipur known for being an exemplary development in town planning, its iconic architectural legacy and vibrant culture was nominated and subsequently inscribed it in UNESCO World heritage site list this year July 2019. Shopping at Jaipur – the city is a fusion of the modern with the ancient, software tsars with kings and gleaming malls with resplendent palaces. Behind the crenellated walls one can find the original old city of the 18th century. Outside lies the 21st century Jaipur with chaotic traffic, multi storeyed buildings and malls. The old city is divided into 9 blocks or chowkies, laid alongside wide straight streets encircled by a formidable wall. The bazaars are located within the walled enclosure around 2 main blocks are the Badi and Choti chaupar. Right past the Hawa Mahal - the iconic five storey red stone landmark, has 953 ornate windows. Ramganj bazaar one can observe leather shoemakers at work. Tripolia bazaar is known for brass and steel ware. Johari bazaar has jewelry, bhandhani and block printed textiles. Splurge and feast your eyes to see the meenakari artisans, gem cutters and polishers artwork head to Gopalji ka Raasta and Haldiyon ka rasta. At Maniharon ka raasta one can watch the lac bangle makers. Rangwalon ki gali as the name suggests is a tiny lane known for the tie-and- dye artisans and bright colored fabrics. Chandpol bazaar for marble works, Painters at Kazane Walton ka raasta and Marble sculptors at Silawaton ka mohalla. Don’t miss to site see - Amer fort – The Dewan-I-Am near it Sattais Katherine, a colonnade of 27 pillars where the scribes assembled and the Ganesh Pol is magnificent. The elegant floral ceiling of Jas Mandir and the play of tiny mirrors of Sheesh Mahal are eye catching.The other attractions are the Sukh Nivas, the Jai Mahal and the Shila Devi Temple with it’s huge silver doors. The City palace is built in a medley of Mughal and Rajput styles which is now a museum. The Dewan-I-Khas is a large hall with rows of marble pillars and arches. It’s highlights are the two silver water containers, the largest in the world. The other attractions are the Dewan-I-Am, Priam Nivas chowk, Chandra Mahal and Govind Devji Temple. Located just outside the City Palace is Sawai Jai Singh II’s Jantar Mantar observatory(1728 – 1734) has an extraordinary collection of complex astronomical instruments. This is the largest and best preserved collection. Sisodia Ranika Bagh is a garden built for the wife of Maharaja Jai Singh II. It has open halls and multi level terrace gardens with bathing tanks and pavilions. Other Forts to visit are the Jaigarh which served as the royal treasury and also houses the worlds largest wheeled cannon. Nahargarh(1734) – the beautiful Jal Mahal palace on Man Sagar lake and the 18th century Sun Temple. Havelis to watch for – built by rich businessmen of Jaipur are many lavish havelis that line the walled city. To list a few are Nattani ki haveli, haveli of Vidhyadhar Chakravarthi( architect of Jaipur), Nawab Saheb ki haveli near Tripolia Gate, Rajputana Haveli at Ramganj choupar and hotels Narain Nivas and Samode Haveli. Climate – summer from April to June is scorching hot and dry! The best time to holiday is during winter from October to March. There is something in the atmosphere of Jaipur that brings joy and delight the moment you set foot in the City. The pink color of the City brings out a romantic charm that captivates every heart. The glorious past of Jaipur comes alive in the palaces, forts where the royal clans lived. Havelis , Temples, serene landscapes and the rich cultural heritage makes the city an ideal tourist destination. If you haven’t got a chance to experience the royalties of Jaipur yet, plan your trip right away! “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page” - Augustine of HippoJAIPUR THE PINK CITY “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step “ - Lao Tzu Dear friends, I would like to show you “words view “ of the beautiful heritage city of Jaipur. The capital of the largest Indian state of Rajasthan, popularly known as the land of princes, forts and palaces. History of Jaipur – the city was founded in 1727 by the great warrior and astronomer Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II ruler of Amer after whom the city got its name. It was designed by Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya a Bengali architect who was approached by the maharaja to build one of the earliest planned cities of India. The city was built based on the principles of Vaastu Shastra and Shilpa shastra. It boasts of an interchange of ancient Hindu, Mughal and contemporary western ideas that resulted into an elegant city. Jaipur the pink city – earns the name because of the color of stone used exclusively for construction of all structures. The story behind the pink color begun in 1876, when the Prince of Wales and queen Victoria visited India. Since pink denotes the color of hospitality Maharaja Ram Singh painted the whole city pink to welcome the guests. The tradition is followed till today. Jaipur in UNESCO World heritage site list – the walled city of Jaipur known for being an exemplary development in town planning, its iconic architectural legacy and vibrant culture was nominated and subsequently inscribed it in UNESCO World heritage site list this year July 2019. Shopping at Jaipur – the city is a fusion of the modern with the ancient, software tsars with kings and gleaming malls with resplendent palaces. Behind the crenellated walls one can find the original old city of the 18th century. Outside lies the 21st century Jaipur with chaotic traffic, multi storeyed buildings and malls. The old city is divided into 9 blocks or chowkies, laid alongside wide straight streets encircled by a formidable wall. The bazaars are located within the walled enclosure around 2 main blocks are the Badi and Chotti chaupars. Right past the Hawa Mahal - the iconic five storey red stone landmark, has 953 ornate windows. Ramganj bazaar one can observe leather shoemakers at work. Tripolia bazaar is known for brass and steelware. Johari bazaar has jewelry, bhandhani and block printed textiles. Splurge and feast your eyes to see the meenakari artisans, gem cutters and polishers artwork head to Gopalji ka Raasta and Haldiyon ka raasta. At Maniharon ka raasta one can watch the lac bangle makers. Rangwalon ki gali as the name suggests is a tiny lane known for the tie-and- dye artisans and bright colored fabrics. Chandpol bazaar for marble works, Painters at Kazane Walton ka raasta and Marble sculptors at Silawaton ka mohalla. Don’t miss to site see - Amer fort – The Dewan-I-Am near it Sattais Katherine, a colonnade of 27 pillars where the scribes assembled and the Ganesh Pol is magnificent. The elegant floral ceiling of Jas Mandir and the play of tiny mirrors of Sheesh Mahal are eye catching.The other attractions are the Sukh Nivas, the Jai Mahal and the Shila Devi Temple with it’s huge silver doors. The City palace is built in a medley of Mughal and Rajput styles which is now a museum. The Dewan-I-Khas is a large hall with rows of marble pillars and arches. It’s highlights are the two silver water containers, the largest in the world. The other attractions are the Dewan-I-Am, Priam Nivas chowk, Chandra Mahal and Govind Devji Temple. Located just outside the City Palace is Sawai Jai Singh II’s Jantar Mantar observatory(1728 – 1734) has an extraordinary collection of complex astronomical instruments. This is the largest and best preserved collection. Sisodia Ranika Bagh is a garden built for the wife of Maharaja Jai Singh II. It has open halls and multi level terrace gardens with bathing tanks and pavilions. Other Forts to visit are the Jaigarh which served as the royal treasury and also houses the worlds largest wheeled cannon. Nahargarh(1734) – the beautiful Jal Mahal palace on Man Sagar lake and the 18th century Sun Temple. Havelis to watch for – built by rich businessmen of Jaipur are many lavish havelis that line the walled city. To list a few are Nattani ki haveli, haveli of Vidhyadhar Chakravarthi( architect of Jaipur), Nawab Saheb ki haveli near Tripolia Gate, Rajputana Haveli at Ramganj choupar and hotels Narain Nivas and Samode Haveli. Climate – summer from April to June is scorching hot and dry! The best time to holiday is during winter from October to March. There is something in the atmosphere of Jaipur that brings joy and delight the moment you set foot in the City. The pink color of the City brings out a romantic charm that captivates every heart. The glorious past of Jaipur comes alive in the palaces, forts where the royal clans lived. Havelis , Temples, serene landscapes and the rich cultural heritage makes the city an ideal tourist destination. If you haven’t got a chance to experience the royalties of Jaipur yet, plan your trip right away! “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page” - Augustine of Hippo