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HAWA MAHAL -
built in 1799,
by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, is the most recognizable
monument of Jaipur. The 5 storied stunning semi-octagonal
monument having 152 windows with over hanging latticed
balconies is a fine piece of Rajput architecture. Originally
designed for the royal ladies to watch and enjoy the
processions and other activities, on the street below. Now it
houses a well laid out museum. The display “Jaipur past and
present” is the special feature of this newly setup museum.
Timing 10.00 to 16.30 hrs, Entry Fee Rs. 5.00: Phone: 2618862 |
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JANTAR MANTAR
(Observatory) - built in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai
Jai Singh II, the huge masonary instruments were used to study
the movement of constellations and stars in the sky. Enormous
sun-dial still provide accurate time, which are subject to
daily corrections. Timing 9.00 to 16.30 hrs, Entry Fee Rs.
10.00, Phone: 2610494 |
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CITY PALACE AND
S.M.S. II MUSEUM - situated in the heart of the old City,
it occupies about one seventh of the old city area. The palace
is a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture, it houses a
Seven storeyed Chandra Mahal in the centre, which affords a
fine view of the gardens and the city. Diwan-E-Am (Hall of
public audience) has intricate decorations and collection of
manuscripts, Diwan-E-Khas (Hall of private audience) has a
marble pawed gallery Mubarak Mahal has a rich collection of
costumes and textiles. There is a Clock Tower near Mubarak
Mahal. Sileh Khana has a collection of armory and weapons.
Timing 9.30 to 16.45 hrs. Entry Fee for Indians Rs. 35.00 and
for foreigners Rs.150.00 inclusive of entry to Jaigarh fort,
Phone: 2608055 |
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CENTRAL MUSEUM -
situated in the Ram Niwas Garden. This graceful building was
founded in 1876 by Prince Albert (also known as Albert Hall).
It has a rare collection of archaeological and handicraft
pieces. Timing 10.00 to 16.30 hrs, Entry Fee for Indians Rs.
5.00, for foreigners As. 30.00, Phone: 2570099 |
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JALMAHAL - (6
kms) on the way to Amer, this small palace is set in the
middle of Man Sagar Lake. Renovation around the lake is in
progress. |
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AMER - The
palace complex is lavishly ornamented and displays the riches
of Amer. Sheesh Mahal chamber of Mirrors. Diwan-e-Am or the
Hall of Public Audience is a beautifully proportioned hall
open on three sides and stands on two rows of ornamented
pillars. Diwan e-Khas or the Hall of Private Audience has
delicate mosaic work in glass. Sukh mandir is guarded by
sandalwood doors inlaid with ivory. Throughout the massive
fort finely carved lattice windows, exquisitely painted
doorways, halls and finely sculptured pillars crave for
attention. |
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JAIGARH FORT -
(15 kms.) standing on a hilltop, overlooking the palaces and
city of Amer. The world’s biggest cannon on wheels- the Jai
Ban is positioned here, built during reign of Maharaja Sawai
Jaisingh. It has a twenty feet long barrel and pumped in the
cannon for a single shot. Timing 10.00 to 16.45 hrs, Entry Fee
for Indians Rs. 15.00 & for foreigners Rs. 20.00, Phone:
2630848 |
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NAHARGARH FORT -
(15 kms.) cresting a hill about 600 ft. above the city, the
fort was built in 1734. The walls of the fort run along the
ridge and within are architectural beauties like Hawa Mandir
and Madhvendra Bhawan. Timing 10.00 to 16.00 hrs, Entry Fee Rs.
5.00, Phone: 5148044 |
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LAXMI NARAYAN
TEMPLE - is situated just below the Moti 000ngri, known
for the intricate marble carvings in white marble, popularly
known as Birla Temple. |
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VIDHAN SABHA - The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly is
unicameral. The First Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, which
came into existence in March 1952, had a strength of 160
members which was raised to 190 after the merger of the former
Ajmer State with Rajasthan. The Second and Third Assemblies
had a strength of 176 and the Fourth and Fifth had 184 members
each. The membership was raised to 200 from the Sixth Assembly
onwards. The tenure of the Legislative Assembly is five years
unless sooner dissolved. Recently, the elections were held in
the State and the Twelfth Legislative Assembly was constituted
on 5 December, 2003. |
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GAITOR - (6
kms) At the foot hill of Nahargarh stands the memorials to the
former rulers of Jaipur the place has some gracefully carved
cenotaphs in white marble. |
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SISODIA RANI
GARDEN - (5 kms.) on the road to Agra, the magnificent
palace garden was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1710
for his queen. Timings 8.00 to 18.00 hrs. Entry fee Rs. 5.00,
Phone: 2680494 |
