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Jaipur, the City of Victory, is chaotic and congested, though it still has a habit of tickling travelers pink. Stunning hilltop forts and glorious palaces fit like footprints from a rich royal past, candy floss-bright turbans blaze a trail through brilliant bargain-filled bazaars, and fluttering saris catch the eye like butterflies.
Morning pick up from hotel/airport & enjoy guided city tour including:
Amber Fort
Situated on a ridge just outside Jaipur City. At the foot of the hill you will mount your caparisoned elephant for the slow but steady climb up to the main gate, making your entrance in the time honored fashion. The image of the Amber Fort is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Within the Fort lies the famous Jai Mandir (Temple) with its world-renowned hall of mirrors, Sheesh Mahal. The walls and the ceiling of the Mahal are covered with a beautiful array of mirrors, which reflects any streak of light, so as to illuminate the entire room.
Jal Mahal
The rajput style "Water Palace" sits in the center of the Man Sarobar lake. The lake is often dry in the summer but winter monsoons frequently turn it into a beautiful lake filled with water hyacinths. A must–do in Jaipur is
City Palace
In the heart of the old city lies the royal residence of the erstwhile King of Jaipur. Built using a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal styles, the palace has carved arches and intricately crafted columns. Two carved marble elephants guard the entrance. The palace houses a Museum with a superb collection of Rajasthani costumes. The museum also houses an armoury of unique Mughal and Rajput weaponry. In one section of the museum, one can witness national award-winning artists recreating miniature art forms. The palace also has an art gallery with an excellent collection of miniature paintings, carpets, royal paraphernalia and rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin and Sanskrit, which were acquired by Sawai Jai Singh II in order to fulfill his passion for astronomy.
Jantar Mantar Observatory (A Unesco World Heritage Site)
This is the largest of Jai Singh's five remarkable open-air stone observatories. Its complex instruments, whose setting and shapes are scientifically designed, represent the high point of medieval Indian astronomy. The most striking of these are the Ram Yantras used for gauging altitudes.
Hawa Mahal or Palace of the Winds
Built in 1799 A.D., the Hawa Mahal or Palace of Winds is a major Rajput landmark. This five-storied building along the main street of the old city is a pink sandstone masterpiece with semi-octagonal and delicately honeycombed windows. The monument was originally conceived with the aim of enabling ladies of the royal household to watch the everyday life and royal processions in the city - in absolute privacy.
Galtaji Temple
Far beyond the gardens, amidst low hills rests the ancient pilgrimage centre, Galtaji. A world of temples, pavilions and holy kunds (natural spring and reservoirs) coupled with lush landscape make it a delightful spot. The small temple on the top of the highest peak, dedicated to the Sun God, is visible from all parts of the city. Ganesh Temple and Lakshmi Narayan Temple at the foothills of Moti Doongri Fort Moti Doongri is a privately owned hilltop fort built like a Scottish castle. The Ganesh Temple at the foot of the hill and the marvelous Lakshmi Narayan Temple built in marbles a few years back, are worth visiting.
Subject to minimum Two person travelling together: US $ 80 per person
Subject to Single person travelling alone: US $ 135
Included Features: -
Airport / Railway station transfers with assistance.
All sightseeing’s & drives by exclusive air conditioned private car.
Professional English Speaking Tour Guide in Jaipur for all sightseeing’s.
01 time monument entrance fee.
Decorated painted elephant ride at Amber Fort Jaipur.
Jeep ride to drive down from hilltop fort.
All Taxes & Parkings.
Unlimited mineral water.
Our personal care & attention.
Excluded Features: -
Meals not included.
Camera fees at monuments.
Tipping for guide & driver.
Items of personal nature like phone calls, table drinks etc.
Anything not mention in included features list.
Average temperature (Celsius):
Summer
(Apr-May) Max: 40°c Min: 25.8°c
Monsoon
(Jul-Sep) Max: 40°c Min: 23°c
Winter
(Oct-Mar) Max: 22°c Min: 8°c
Area: 64.75 sq. m.
Pink City: 9.8 sq.kms.
Altitude: 431 meters
Language: Rajastani, English, Hindi
Best Season: September - March
Average Rainfall: 64 cm
Unique Buys
Some of the country's most innovative silver jewellery designs, especially for bangles and earrings, are available here.
Festivals
Jaipur, the 'city of fairs and festivals' is said to celebrate 9 festivals in any 7 days. Starting with the 14th January, Makar Sakranti there is the festival of kites. On 10 March, the Elephant Festival includes processions, polo matches and Holi. In April, Gangaur, the festival of women is dedicated to the Goddess Gauri. Come August enjoy the Teej Festival, exclusively for women, dedicated to the Goddess Parvati. In Sept/Oct, celebrate Dussehra. Oct/Nov bring Diwali, the festival of light. And the year ends with the Pushkar Festival in November.
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