Jaipur is world famous for its historical monuments and traditions. The city is blessed with erstwhile royal ambience and one can experience it even while walking on the ordinary streets of old walled city. Here are the top 11 attractions of Jaipur which you must not miss on your trip to the pink city.
1. City Palace
This wonderful sprawling palace occupies a very large area of the legendary old walled city of Jaipur. The palace is a mesmerising blend of three schools of architecture: Rajput, Mughal and European. This seven storied building is the present residence of royal familydescendants. The compound houses several buildings. Diwan-i-Aam (Public Hall) is famous for its embellishments while Diwan i Khaas (Private Hall) is notable due to its marble flooring. Mubarak Mahal has a distinct identity as a comprehensive museum housing various artifacts, textiles and other items dating back to several centuries.
2. Jantar Mantar
This 18th century planet observatory was established by Mahraja Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur. It houses a wide variety of massive equipments used to observe the planetary movements. Some of the noteworthy equipments include: Samrat Yantra and Enormous Sun Dial that is still in functioning order.
3. Hawa Mahal
Built by Mahraja Pratap Singh in 1799 this crown shaped monument is the ideal representative of Jaipur. This crimson colored monument was built especially for royal ladies to enjoy the street scenes through beautifully designed lattices without being seen by the public. It is worth mentioning that the palace now houses a museum that shows various artifacts associated with Jaipur.
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