How To Visit The Historical Amazing Place Jaipur| The Pink City Of India

How To Visit The Historical Amazing Place Jaipur| The Pink City Of India

Jaipur i.e. Pink City of India is one of the most visited tourist spots in India. Many tourists from home and abroad who love to travel come here. This city in Rajasthan bears many witnesses to history. So let Jaipur be your next destination.

Location:

Jaipur is the center of Rajasthan. Capital of Rajasthan. It was established during the reign of Joy Singh, the Rajput ruler of Kutch. Jaipur is the first planned city in India. It was planned by a Bengali architect named Vidyadhar Bhattacharya.

The city is about 240 km from Delhi. 348 km away from Jodhpur.

The naming of Pink City:

The time was 1876. Prince Albert of Wales and Queen Victoria came on a trip to India. Then Maharaja Man Singh II of Jaipur decorated all the monuments and government office buildings in the city in pink to greet them. From then on the color of Jaipur became pink. The sweet pink color of this city attracts tourists. As an ancient historical city, UNESCO has also named this city the Pink City of India.

How to go there 

Jaipur has an international airport. If you want to come by plane then you can come here effortlessly. If you want to go by train, you have to get off at Jaipur station. There are rail connections with Jaipur from different parts of India. Besides, there is a car service.

When to go

Tourists usually come here from September to January-February. At this time of year, the heat is less here. So this is a good time to visit Jaipur.

The places you don't miss when visiting Jaipur are -

Amer Fort

Jal Mahal

Hawa Mahal

Yantar Mantra

City Palace

Nahargarh

Jaigarh

Albert Hall Museum

Birla temple

Chand bauri

Amer Fort:

Amer Fort is located in Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. The city covers an area of ​​about 4,000 sq km, 11 km from Jaipur station. Raja Man Singh was its founder. Amer Fort is known for its artistic elements.

Its craftsmanship, made of red sandstone and marble stone, will embarrass contemporary artists.

Joleb Chalk is inside the Amer Fort. Here the king's warriors were paraded. There was a stable for horses in the house next to this field. The king used to watch this parade. There are two gates to enter here. One is the moon pole and the other is the sun pole

This interesting palace is divided into four levels. One is Dewan-e-Am, the second is Dewan-e-Khas, the third is Sheeshmahal and the fourth is Joy Mandir.

Dewan- e- Am:

This part of the palace made of marble stone was built for the general public. The first Man Singh built this palace. There are 54 pillars here. Maharaja Man Singh used to hold an annual festival for the general public here. There are double pillars on the outside of this palace. These are made of pink sandstone and the single pillars inside are made of marble. In this Dewan-e-Am you will find examples of Hindu culture as well as Muslim culture.

Dewan-e- Khas:

This Dewan e Khas made by sawai king Joy Singh. This Dewan e Khas was formed between 1661 and 1667.

 This part of the palace was built for a foreign guest or a special guest of the royal family. Enjoy and marvel at the glass workmanship in this part of the palace. In this part, made entirely of Belgian glass, when the chandelier was lit at night, it seemed as if the stars were flickering around. This Dewani Khas looked very romantic.

There is a bathroom inside the palace. At that time, the queen had cold and hot water for bathing. Water was brought from the Maota lake at the bottom of the palace. Animals were used to carry water.

There is a garden inside the palace. Which is called Mughal Garden. Many movies have been shot in this beautifully decorated garden. Jodhaa Akbar movie was shot here.

Joy Mandir or Happiness Temple:

Joy Singh had two queens. Their quarters were also different. Inside the palace, the queen's room is called the Temple of Happiness. There was a system of ventilation on one side to keep the palace cool and cold water from the reservoir on the other. That water used to flow into the inner garden of the palace.

King Ram Singh had twelve queens. Each of them had a different palace. No other queen knew when the Maharaja lived with which queen. Because each floor was different.

Sheeshmahal:

The Maharaja and Maharani lived in this palace. Made entirely of Belgian glass brought from Belgium, this palace is impeccable in one word. Flower vessels made of glass are carved on the wall. Made of different colored stained glass. The floors are all marble stone. The walls and roofs are decorated with thousands of Belgian glass ornaments.

Amer Fort Entry:

Amer Fort is open from 9 am to 6 pm.

There is a light and sound show from 7:30 to 8:30 in the evening.

Entry fee:

 It costs 25 rupees for ordinary Indians and 10 rupees for students. But 200 rupees for foreign tourists. If you want to watch the light show in the evening, you will need a fee of 250 rupees.

Jal Mahal:

King Jai Singh of Amer built Jal Mahal in the eighteenth century. This palace was built on Man Sarovar. Built-in Rajputana style architecture, this building has a total of five floors. It has four floors underwater and one floor above water.

Maharaja Joy Singh used to rest here after hunting. The water inside was so cold inside. There is a beautiful garden on the water floor.

At that time the Maharaja lived here with his queen. Jalsa was organized here. Arrangements were made for a foreign guest or a relative of the king to entertain them.

When the lights are turned on inside the water palace in the evening, when the reflection of that light falls on the clear water of the lake, the night feels very magical.

Besides, when the moonlight falls on it on the night of the full moon, its sweetness increases even more.

Hawa Mahal:

Hawa Mahal near City Palace is a palace made of red and pink stone. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Shahi Pratap Singh. This pyramid-shaped palace is about 87 feet high. Maharaja Shahi Pratap Singh was a devotee of Lord Krishna. So he built this palace in the form of the crown of Lord Krishna.

 There are five floors here. The palace has 953 windows and 365 doors. The five palaces have different names. Sharad Mandir, Ratan Mandir, Bichitra Mandir, Prakash Mandir and Hawa Mandir. From here other areas of the city can be seen. From here you can see City Palace and Yantar Mantar.

There are two gates to enter the Hawa Mahal. One is Anandapalli and the other is Chandrapalli. This airy mahal is filled with red, blue, green, and yellow Belgian glass.

There is a reservoir inside the second courtyard. To the south is the Maharaja's house Pratap Mandir. To the north is Maharaja's dining hall. City Palace has connections with Hawa Mahal.

The mahal at the top is called Hawa Mahal. Because there are multiple windows in this whole palace, light and air can easily circulate here. And keeps the palace cool.

Entry:

The time to enter there is from 9 am to 4:30 am. Tickets are 10 rupees. And for foreigners, the ticket costs 50 rupees.

Yantar Mantar

Another place of interest in Jaipur is Jantar Mantar. Maharaja Joy Singh made this pattern between 1720 and 1738. Maharaja Joy Singh had a passion for astrology and astronomy. From his thoughts, he arranged for the construction of this device mantra. There are 19 instruments here. And all are still effective. UNESCO has termed this device mantra as World Heritage.

Here you will find the sundial which is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records. Which allows you to know the position of the sun every two minutes. This sundial is named after the great emperor's instrument. Through this, you will be able to know the local time of Jaipur as well as the time of India.

Also here you will see Joy Revelation Instrument. It gives information about altitude. Also here you will see the krantivrtta instrument, instrument kingdom which informs about the position of planets and stars in the night sky.

Here you will get an idea about the zodiac sign i.e. 12 signs. In a word, the devices made in Yantar Mantar were made at that time, but today, in the age of computers, there is evidence that they were perfect.

City Palace: 

Maharaja Sawai Joy Singh built this palace between 1729 and 1732. It is made according to the drawings of Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, an architect.

 The City Palace houses a wealth of Rajasthani and European art. Here you will find a combination of pink sandstone and marvel making on different floors. Among the multiple palaces, Chandra Mahal, Mukut Mahal, Maharani Palace, Mubarak Mahal, Radha Govinda Mandir, and City Museum will captivate your mind.

 As you enter through the main door you will see some clothing and other items shops. Going a little further, you will see two huge water containers that have a place in the Guinness Book of World Records. 

One of the two silver water jugs is made of 14,000 silver coins. One of them weighs 345 kg. Height five and a half feet. One of them has a volume of 900 gallons.

Dewan E Am's pink artwork, beautiful chandeliers, and serene silence will touch your heart.

Tickets:

Tickets will cost Rs 200 for Indians and Rs 100 for those between the ages of five and twelve. Tickets to the museum are different.

Rs.700 for foreigners. Tickets to the museum are different.

Entry time:

Morning: All 9:30 a.m to 5 p.m.

In the evening:

  7 pm to 10 pm.

Nahargarh:

Pink City Jaipur is a city of tradition. One fort at a time has been built using the various peaks of the Aravalli Mountains for security reasons. One such spectacular fort is Nahargarh.

How to go

If you come by plane, you have to take a bus or taxi from Jaipur Airport. The distance from Jaipur Airport to Nahargarh is 27 km.

If you come by train, there are three junctions near Nahargarh. Jaipur, Gandhinagar, and Durgapur. About 19 km from Jaipur station. From every place, you will get a bus, taxi or auto.

What time of year to go:

The temperature in Rajasthan is very high so I would say you usually visit Jaipur or Nahargarh between October and January-February.

Tickets:

The ticket price for Indians to enter Nahargarh Fort is 50 rupees per head. 5 rupees for students. And children under the age of seven are free.

The ticket price for foreign tourists is Rs 200 per head. And 25 rupees for foreign students.

Behind Nahargarh: (History)

Nahargarh Fort is located in the Aravalli Mountains in Jaipur. It was built in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Joy Singh. The history of its construction says that there was no war here. No attack took place. Of course, the agreement with the Marathas could be a factor.

The wall of Nahargarh fort was connected with Jaigarh, the capital of the then Amber kingdom. Raja Sawai Ram Singh of Jaipur sheltered the Europeans as well as the British resident's wives during the Indian revolt against the British in 1857. In fact, at that time the fort was quite safe due to the alliance of the Marathas with the Rajputs in western India.

A strange thing happened while the Nahargarh fort was being built. As much as the workers used to build during the day, it could be seen that it was broken at night. The Maharaja thinks that such incidents have happened several times, perhaps due to the dissatisfied soul of Prince Nahar Singh of Rathore.

So he, on the advice of the astrologers, set up a temple below in the name of Nahar Singh. And he named this fort Nahargarh fort. Earlier its name was Sudarshangarh.

Nahargarh Sheeshmahal:

 You can see Sheeshmahal inside Nahargarh fort. The palace here is a magnificent piece of architecture. It is made of glass, beautiful precious stones, gold leaves, sharp glasses, and beautiful paintings. The palace is made of about 2.5 million pieces of Belgian glass and precious stones.

Nahargarh View Point:

After entering from the gate of Nahargarh, if you come a little further, you will see Nahargarh's viewpoint. From this viewpoint, you can see the whole city of Jaipur on one side.

Beautiful pink buildings stand in rows. On the other side, you will see the green forest in the lap of the Aravalli hills. When you call your lover by shouting from the viewpoint of Nahargarh, the echo of that call will reach far and wide. This viewpoint will bring back the romantic days you left behind.

Sri Madhabendra Bhavan:

Maharaja Sawai Sri Madhabendra Singh (II) built the building between 1800 and 1922. The two-story building is divided into ten apartments. Each apartment has a different name.

 The maharaja's apartment is connected to the other nine apartments. This alley is called "Raja Ke Galiyara". Each apartment has a fireplace to keep the veranda, kitchen toilet, courtyard, and even the winter bedrooms warm.

This palace is a perfect example of a combination of Indian and Western.

Wax statue of Nahargarh:

Many idols have been made of wax inside Nahargarh. It is known as the Wax Museum. First of all, it is forbidden to take photos or videos of the statues of the Wax Museum here. You can only take photos of the Wax Museum and the royal court. For that, you have to buy a photo package and you will get 8 copies of the photo for 200 rupees.

 Here you will see wax statues of Raja Joy Singh, Gandhi statues, Michael Jackson, Sachin Tendulkar, Harry Potter, Rajinikanth, and many more.

Nahargarh Zoological Park:

In Nahargarh Zoological Park you will see tigers, deer, lions, crocodiles, white tigers, various birds, leopards, etc.

Ticket price:

Tickets cost 50 rupees per head to enter here and 250 rupees if you do the Lion Safari together.

When entering Nahargarh Zoological Park:

Between 9 am and 4:30 pm.

Jaigarh Fort:

When visiting Jaipur, you must visit once from Jaigarh. Jaigarh plays a vital role in protecting India's Pink City from enemies. So you have to turn around from here.

How to go

It will take you 30 minutes by car from Jaipur station. The distance is about 16 km. The distance from Jaipur Airport is about 22 km. You can get all kinds of cars from the airport or station.

The history behind Jaigarh Fort:

The Joygarh Fort was built in 1726 by Joy Singh II to protect Amer Fort and its surrounding Jaipur on the Aravalli Mountains. Jaigarh Fort is built on the range called "Chil Ka Tila" in the Aravalli Mountains.

Its structural design is similar to that of Amer Fort. To the north-south, it is about 3 km long and about 1 km wide.

The largest cannon in the world at that time was made here. It was named Jaivan cannon. The cannon fired from this Jaivan cannon could have hit about 35 km away. However, it did not take place on any particular battlefield. It is tested only once. It is learned that it hit Chaksu in a tehsil of Jaipur.

The barrel of the Jaivan cannon was 20 feet long. Weight 50 tons. One of the bullets weighed 50 kg. It used to take about 100 kg of ammunition to make this 50 kg ammunition.

This cannon has an elephant trunk-like image on the front. And on the back, there are images of two birds. One of the two front wheels is about nine feet high. This huge cannon was made here. It required four elephants to use it. Artillery was built at Jaygarh fort. Different types of cannons were made here.

Entry ticket:

To enter Jaigarh, Indians need an entry ticket of Rs 70 per head. But it costs foreign tourists 500 rupees.

Entry time:

It is open for admission all days of the week from 9 am to 4:30 pm.

Albert Hall Museum:

The Albert Museum is the oldest in Jaipur. It is called the Government Central Museum. It is located in Ramnivas Garden, Jaipur.

Behind the scenes

Maharaja Ram Singh built this building to build the town hall. But later Maharaja Madho Singh II turned the building into a museum keeping in mind the royal family of Jaipur and the heritage of Jaipur.

 Albert Edward, son of Queen Victoria of Wales, came to Jaipur. The museum is named Albert Hall Museum in his honor.

Entry:

It costs 40 rupees per person to enter here. Separate for the foreigners.

It costs Indians Rs 118 and foreigners Rs 177 including GST to enter Albert Hall with audio guide instruments. This audio guide device can be used by a tourist alone.

What to see in this museum:

Here you will find a variety of well-appointed galleries like other museums.

Maharaja Gallery, Ramayana Shield, Pottery, Nepalese Buddha, Gandhara Buddha, Egyptian Pottery, Jaipur Pottery, Egyptian Mummy, Yoga Asana Gallery, Painting Gallery, and many more.

Birla Temple:

Jaipur Birla Temple is a place of interest. This temple is made of white stone and is also known as Laxmi Narayan Temple.

Here in summer, the day starts at 6:00 am with Mongol Aarti. And in winter it starts at 6:30 in the morning.

Visits to this temple are closed on Wednesdays of the week.

Description:

The temple is made of white marble stone. This temple has four distinct features. These are its sanctum sanctorum, tower, main hall, and entrance.

Inside the temple are idols of Hindu gods and goddesses. Making idols in harmony with various stories taken from Puranas, Ramayana. Also outside are statues of Buddha, statues of Confucius, statues of Jesus Christ, statues of Socrates, and so on.

In addition to the temple, its beautiful gardens, small gift shops, and Birla Museum will attract you. And in the darkness of the night, its light and glittering environment will charm your mind.

A visit to this temple in the middle of visiting the forts of this famous city of Jaipur will bring another dimension to your Jaipur trip.

Chand Bauri:

Chand Bauri is a square well. It is one of the deepest step wells in India. It is one of the oldest Bauri in the world. Chand Bauri is located in Abhyanagari or Aveneri of Jaipur. This Bauri has been made 100 feet below by cutting about three and a half thousand steps. Maharaja Chandra i.e. Chand made this bauri in the 8th century. This Bauri was originally built to conserve water. Due to the construction of this bauri, the temperature of the rooms at the bottom of the bauri would be at least five-six degrees lower than the upper. So Bauri was the then sanctuary to escape the scorching heat of Rajasthan.

Inside are idols of Radha-Krishna, idols of mother Chamunda, idols of Ganesha, idols of Goddess Harihar, idols of Kartik, idols of Lord Surya, and many more. Here you can see the Mughal Gallery. The Mughal Gallery was built to preserve the Bauri.

Nearby is the Harshad Mata Temple. The statue of Harshad Mata in this ancient temple was earlier made of sapphire stone. Its pillars were carved by idols of various gods and goddesses. Its roof is said to have been carved with diamonds or bright stones.

Chand Bauri entrance ticket costs 20 rupees.

How to go Chand Bauri

There is no direct bus or train service from Jaipur to Aveneri. You have to rent a car directly or you have to come to Sikandra first. From there you have to reach by taxi, sumo or jeep.

What to buy in Jaipur?

Memories of visiting Jaipur include camel leather bags, various handicraft items, stone sculptures made by local artists, various jewels, pashmina, and of course Rajai.

What will you try?

There is a variety of food like onion kachori, samosa, tandoori tea, masala tea, dal pakoyan, etc.

Where to stay:

You can stay at Amer Hotel, Jaipur Inn, Hotel Vijay Nibas for Rs. 1500. But to get a royal look you have to go to Fairmont or Palace Heritage. In that case, the cost is also quite high.

Go for a few days

You will spend at least three to four days in Jaipur. Then you can visit all the places of interest in Jaipur. But if you want to know the details of the history and architecture of ancient Indians, you have to spend more time, it is better to take the right guide with you.

Conclusion:

Pink City Jaipur is an ideal destination to get a glimpse of the architecture and art of Indian history. So before you go to Jaipur, if you have an idea about Jaipur, your trip to Jaipur will be successful, enjoyable, and instructive.