Jaipur is one of the most picturesque and favored
tourist destinations, right in the heart of Indian desert. A city
that nourishes and nurtures its pristine beauty in style. It is
also the capital of the state of Rajasthan and has earned the distinction
of being the first planned city of its time. The city is famously
known as ‘the Pink City’ owing to its illustrious pink
color that tends to charm every visitor.
The city is loaded with immense wealth of art
and architecture. Here every crumbled fort, palace or temple speaks
volumes about the city’s association with a magnificent past.
This erstwhile princely settlement is also famous for bustling bazaars
with dazzling Rajasthani jewelry, fabric and many other exotic and
priceless items.
It was the great astronomer king –Maharaja
Sawai Jai Singh – II, who founded the city of Jaipur while
shifting his hillside capital to a new site on the plains during
the early decades of 18 th century. Being a genius, the Maharaja
took special interest in designing, planning and executing works
for his new city himself. Today his outstanding skills are amply
revealed in the various historical sites of Jaipur. Whether it’s
the majestic City Palace or the crown shaped Hawa Mahal, the stately
courtyards or impressive gardens, the intricately designed palaces
or temples, Jaipur recalls the wonders of a brilliant king- maharaja
Sawai Jai Singh. |