Tourist Attractions of Jaipur - India
Hotels and Tours takes you on
a visit to the grand Rambagh Palace
in Jaipur.
Built in 1835 by the
Queen of Jaipur, the palace was
later converted into a hunting
lodge cum guesthouse.
Subsequently,
the Rambagh Palace underwent some
extensive renovation to become
the residence of the Maharaja
of Jaipur.
Sprawled across 47 acres of landscaped
garden, the Rambagh Palace in Jaipur is
now a luxury heritage hotel owned
by the famed Taj Group.
This fine
hotel has been a proud host to
many famous personalities like
Prince Charles and Omar Sharif.
Combining the best of old worldly
splendor and modern day facilities,
the Rambagh Palace in Tourist Attractions of Jaipur is an experience
to remember with great delight.
Besides, the spacious rooms and
suites at this fine hotel have
been designed in a luxurious manner
fit for royalty.
The Maharaja,
Maharani and Presidential suites
at the Rambagh Palace simply transport
guests to another world altogether.
Moreover, the antiques and priceless
paintings that adorn this palace
add more to its characteristic
appeal.
The Rambagh Palace is one of the
best Tourist Attractions of Jaipur to experience the
famed Rajasthani hospitality many
rave about.
In fact, the hotel
authorities go out of the way
to make their guests as comfortable
as possible.
No wonder, this fine
heritage hotel is one of the most
sought after retreats in Jaipur
today.
Jaipur Tourist Attractions:
Amber Fort- This fort stands majestically over a rugged terrain and overlooks the picturesque Maota Lake . The winding path which leads to the fort can be reached on an elephant back and is much loved by the tourists.
City Palace- Built by Raja Sawai Jai Singh the City is one of the most imposing and magnificent examples of Rajasthan’s art and architecture.
Hawa Mahal– This is a signature landmark of Jaipur , part of the City Palace. The five storied structure has 953 pink sandstone windows known as Jharokhas.
Jantar Mantar- This is one of the five observatories which were built by Sawai Jai Singh and has an array of giant masonry astronomical instruments. These are known to provide correct information till today.
Jaigarh fort- This military fortress is of medieval India and is well preserved. Here there palaces, granary, well-planned cannon foundry, numerous temples, tall tower and there is a giant mounted cannon known as Jaivan, which is supposed to be the largest cannon in the world.
Gaitore- Here you will find cenotaphs of many maharajas and the most impressive is that of Sawai jai Singh II where you will find intricately carved patterns which include an exquisite peacock. It is said that the cenotaphs or chattris were designed according to the personal taste of the kings.
