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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 |
