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Hotels In Jaipur: As Ethical And Beautiful As It Gets
Author : nancy eben
Being the state capital of Rajasthan, the city of Jaipur was built in the eighteenth century under the supervision of Sawai Jai Singh. Among the best tourist attraction, Jaipur boasts of many massive ancient forts, beautiful palace and verdant public parks. Hotels in Jaipur are famous for its commendable hospitality, state of the art facilities and wonderful locations. Also referred to as the Pink City, Jaipur is a city full of surprises and attractions. Since Jaipur is among the most sought-after tourist destination, accommodations can be found most easily. Another striking feature of Jaipur- the Pink City is its fine looking colorful environs. Every street, every market, every occasion and every thing else so multihued around that the city itself seems to be surrounded by an air of freedom and elation.
Dotted with beautiful sites, it is next to impossible for one to explore Jaipur fully in a matter of few days. But to mention a few tourist attractions that will save a lot of hassles and time are as follows:
Places of Interest
Gaitore
Sited on the Amber Road, the fort of Gaitore was once a haven for the Maharaja’s of Jaipur and today boasts of being among the most visited tourist destination in Jaipur. Built in a typical Rajput architectural style, Gaitore is factually a congeries of Cenotaphs with classic Rajasthani carving.
Amber Fort
The Amber Fort is a gigantic palace cum fort that has been built intricately in the Hindu-Mogul architectural style. Commissioned by Raja Man Singh the Amber Fort was built in the year 1592, the interior walls of the Amber Fort are so very beautifully done up in carvings that will not doubt leave you fascinated. Positioned on a hilltop, you may enjoy a tour around the fort on elephant rides.
Hawa Mahal
Built on the command of Maharaja Sawai Singh in the year 1799, the Hawa Mahal was purposely built for the ladies of the royal family to view, without being seen, the activities, processions and everydayness on the roads below. Hawa Mahal is five floor high and is made of red sandstone. It boasts around 950 windows and gets it name from the fact that gentle winds flow through its windows. Entrance into this structure is not allowed for visitors and tourists.
Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
An exceptional museum that showcases and promotes the traditional block painted textiles of Jaipur, the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing is one of its kind. The collection of fabrics with exquisite designs, prints and patterns that you get to see in this museum will without a doubt leave you smitten to this art of hand printing and block painting.
Raj Mandir Theater
Being the best theater of Rajasthan, the Raj Mandir Theater stands for the cultural ethos of the Rajasthani lifestyle. The kind of movies that are featured in the theatre fall in all categories ranging from drama, suspense, thriller, action and comedy among others and offers its customers three hours of complete entertainment.
Make a visit to the Pink City and see for yourself how you get carried away by its charm.
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Author is an associate editor of http://www.a1indiahotels.com. The website offers exclusive information of india and hotels in Jaipur. We also provide online hotel reservation of hotels in jaipur.
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Submitted : 2007-10-23 Word Count : 515 Popularity: 26 Times Viewed: 13
