Jaipur- A Perfect Blend of Historic and Contemporary

The capital of Rajasthan and the world-famous tourist destination, Jaipur, turns a year older on November 18 after being established in 1727 and was the first planned city of North India following which the day is celebrated as Jaipur Foundation Day. Jaipur is a perfect blend of culture, heritage, grandeur, and royalty offering something for…

The Floating Palace – JAL MAHAL

Jal Mahal (Water Palace) is standing amid famous Man Sagar Lake of Jaipur. It is also called Romantic Palace of Rajasthan. This building is a five-floor structure in which only the uppermost floor is visible and the remaining 4 levels are underwater. The palace was used by Kings for occasional duck hunting. The view of…

Unlocked Jaipur

Relaxation in Walled City Except 23 High-Risk Zones The much awaited phased unlock of the walled city has initiated. After 71 days of non-movement, the administration has deployed a refined relaxation plan, keeping 23 areas as no-go zones out of all the parts of the Pink City. The lockdown phase 5.0, starting from June 1,…

Jaipur in Lockdown

A Pink Blush A city that has a tradition of tickling us pink has not drifted into silence even during the COVID-19 lockdown period. This growing metropolis seems ready to attend the morning rush, the evening red-light gala, and the weekend escapades. While the people are safe in their houses, a view of the locked-down…

Jantar Mantar Observatory, Jaipur

An array of large architectural astronomical instruments used for measuring time and tracking celestial objects across the sky, Jantar Mantar,  Jaipur is one of the 5 Monuments build by Rajput King Sawai Jai Singh II in India. Located in the Old City, between the City Palace and Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mantar is a…

The Amer Fort

Amber Fort is located Amer is placed at a distance of 11 km from Jaipur city. Amber was the capital of the Kachhawaha till Jaipur was made the official capital in 1727. Amber is generally pronounced as Amer. It is situated about 10 km away from Jaipur on Jaipur-New Delhi road. It was governed by Kachawaha…

The Wind Palace: Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal: The beauty of Pink City was built by Maharaja SawaiPratap Singh in 1799. It’s called ‘the palace of winds’ because it has 953 windows (also called “Jharokhas”) which is its specialty. Its design is based on a mixture of Rajput and Mughal architecture. Hawa Mahal is standing proud with its eye-catching structure and…

The Central Museum: Albert Hall

A town hall turned into “Albert Hall Museum” is a well-built piece of art situated at the heart of Jaipur. With a view of Rajasthani culture, from beautiful architecture to representation of ancient civilization, this museum has a lot to offer. Albert Hall Museum is a 133 years old architecture and is situated in Ram…

Jaipur: The Hub of Culture & Colours

One of the largest city in India, Jaipur  has a distinctive collection of Magnificent palaces, Spectacular forts, Gardens, Museums, Astonishing  arts and artifacts. The enticing city is the capital of the vivid and cultured state Rajasthan. The Glorious  constructions are a blend of the artistic style of Rajput and Mughal rulers. HISTORY Built by Sawai Jai…