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Highlights of Jaipur Sightseeing- the Pink City of IndiaBY: monika kumari | Category: India | Submitted: 2012-01-24 04:26:55
Jaipur is one of the most popular tourist destinations of India, located in rich cultural state of Rajasthan in north-west region of the country. Boasted by the several wonderful historical and new developed red and pick colored sandstone buildings, Jaipur is also famed as the "Pink City of India" around the globe. It is also the center of culture and tradition of the state and visited by the large numbers of travelers every year. The city is endowed with wide range of attractions and tourist sites. Now have look at major highlights of Jaipur travel and tourism. Amber Fort Located at the outskirts of the city, Amber Fort is the prime tourist attraction of Jaipur. It is brilliantly carved over high hills of Aravalli ranges. The grand fort has four levels and well decorated with separate courtyards. Top of this grand monument offers wonderful views of Maota Lake. Its large complex contains numbers of gates, palaces, halls, gardens and temples. The wonderful glassworks inside fort add more charm to its beauty. Elephant ride is the most ideal way to explore its impressive parts and also offer wonderful experience. City Palace The magnificent City Palace is home of rulers of Jaipur. The grand complex contains several courtyards, gardens, and palaces. Its wonderful architecture is based on the remarkable fusion of Indian Shilpa Shastra, Rajput, Mughal and European arts and designs. There are several impressive structures located inside this palace complex. Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal are the two most exquisite of them. A well stocked museum containing several unique stuffs related to Rajput families is also located inside the Chandra Mahal, the major attraction City Palace. Royal Mughal families are also living in Chandra Mahal area of City Palace. Monkey Temple Located on the eastern side of the city, Monkey Temple is an important Hindu Temple. The temple is fairly damaged but a wonderful place to visit. It is surrounded by the beautiful granite cliffs amid uninterrupted tranquility. The temple complex also has three holy water pools. At the time of sunset you will see thousands of monkeys in surroundings of this blessed place. These monkeys are friendly and never harm to visitors. Cultural Events Jaipur is the center of rich culture of Rajasthan. There are many popular seasonal fairs and festivals celebrated in Jaipur according to schedules and offer true picture of cultural richness of the city. Local people and tourists participate in these cultural events with great sprit and enthusiasm. Elephant Festival, Teej Festival, Kite Festival and Gangaur Fair are the most popular cultural events celebrated in Jaipur. If you want to participate in any of these fairs and festivals plan your trip accordingly. These events are the complete delight for cultural enthusiasts. Shopping The rich cultural land of Jaipur is also a shoppers' paradise. Tourist can enjoy shopping of several customary items like gems and jewelry, blue pottery, traditional clothes, wooden carpets, handicrafts, quilts, sweets, pickles and much more. There are many popular markets available in its vicinity. Anokhi, Maniharon Ka Rasta, Kripal Kumbh, Juneja Art Gallery, Gem Palace and Hot Pink are the most popular shopping spots of the city. So when you visit Jaipur must buy some wonderful traditional items for lifetime sweet memories. These are the major tourist attractions of Jaipur, the pink city of India. It is the most prominent tourist place to visit on Rajasthan Travel. The city is very well connected by the several other popular tourist spots of North India. It also forms popular golden triangle circuits with Delhi and Agra and visited by large population of travelers throughout the year. If you are looking for fabulous tourist spot in North India, you can plan a trip of Jaipur. The city is boasted by variety of appealing tourist attractions and exceptional luxury facilities that will make your vacation a lifetime experience. Article Source: http://articles.travelandtourisminfo.com/ About Author / Additional Info: Monika is an expert writer primarily focusing on travel and tourism related topics.She has written many articles on different topics. Recently Write the Golden Triangle Tours .For more information visit here http://www.saffronsofindia.com/golden-triangle/golden-triangle-tour.html Comments on this article: (0 comments so far)
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