Samode Palace, Samode Haveli and Samode Bagh. Samode Palace: The beautiful 475 year old Palace provides a fine example of the Rajput haveli architecture. A splendid example of regal Indo-Saracenic architecture, the Palace combines the best of Indian and Mughal styles. The 475-year-old palace is a celebration of the senses, underlined at all times by contemporary luxury and the signature service of Samode Hotels. The palace has been converted into Luxury Hotel. Samode Haveli: An […]
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Location of Maharani ki Chhatri, History of Memorials of Queens, Architecture of Maharaniyon ki Chhatri. Location of Maharani ki Chhatri: Shankar Nagar, Jaipur. History and Architecture of Maharaniyon ki Chhatri: Maharani Ki Chhatri was a special funeral area for women belonging to Jaipur’s royal family and is located on the way to Amber fort. This crematorium has several exquisitely carved cenotaphs built to commemorate them. The cenotaphs are either built with marble or the local […]
Location, History and Architecture of Ishwar Lat. Location of Swarg Suli: Aatish Market, Gangori Bazaar, J.D.A. Market, Kanwar Nagar, Jaipur. History and Architecture of Heaven Piercing Minaret: The Heaven Piercing Minaret is a 60 feet high grand minaret in Jaipur. Also called ‘Swarg Suli’ or ‘heaven piercing minaret’ or ‘Swarga Suli’ or ‘Isharlat’ or ‘Isarlat’ or ‘Sargasooli’, this tower near Tripolia Gate was built by Raja Ishwari Singh in 1749 A.D to commemorate a grand […]
Location of Zoological Garden, Attractions of Jaipur Zoo. Location of Jaipur Zoo: Museum Road, Ramniwas Bagh, Jaipur. Attractions of Jaipur Zoo: This 35-acre 19th-century zoo features over 500 animals, including tigers, monkeys & pythons. The Zoological Garden or Jaipur Zoo was founded by Sawai Raja Pratap Singh in the year 1868. It is located in Ram Niwas Bagh, within walking distance of the famous Albert Hall. Zoological Garden abounds in flora as well as a […]
Location of Ram Niwas Garden, History of Ram Niwas Bagh, Architecture of Ramniwas Garden. Location of Ram Niwas Bagh: History and Attractions of Ram Niwas Garden: Huge park built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh in the 19th century with a range of family attractions. This historical garden was built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh in 1868. Located in the heart of the city, the garden houses the Albert Hall Museum (now known as Central Museum), […]
Location, History and Architecture of Statue Circle. Location of the Circle: C Scheme, Ashok Nagar, Jaipur. History and Architecture: A life-size white marble statue of Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of Jaipur, stands tall in the middle of a circle in the C-Scheme area. Erected in his honour, the statue pays homage to the founder of Jaipur. The place is also known as Sawai Jai Singh Statue Circle. Statue Circle
Location, Attractions of Kanak Vrindavan. Location of the Park: Amer Rd, Jal Mahal, Jaipur. Attractions of the Park: Built in the 18th century, this landscaped garden features a temple, trees, fountains, lawns & more. Located at the foothills of Nahargarh hills on the way to Amber, the beautiful garden is popular among the locals for picnics. The beautifully landscaped garden houses an intricately carved temple, several terrace sites, marble columns and lattices, making it a […]
Location of Amar Jawan Jyoti Jaipur, History of Amar Jawan Jyoti Jaipur, Architecture of Amar Jawan Jyoti Jaipur. Location of Amar Jawan Jyoti Jaipur: Jan Path, Jaipur Nagar Nigam, Lalkothi, Jaipur. Attractions of Amar Jawan Jyoti Jaipur: The Amar Jawan Jyoti, or the ‘flame of the immortal soldiers’, is a memorial dedicated to the martyrs of Rajasthan. This memorial is situated near Jaipur’s Vidhan Sabha Bhawan (Legislative Assembly).The key attraction of the Amar Jawan Jyoti […]
Attractions of Dhulandi Festival Jaipur: Dhulandi Festival (Festival of Colours) is celebrated all over India a day after Holika Dahan and marks the beginning of spring. On this day, young and old alike play with colours and water, and the celebrations can last for the better part of the day. The festival is celebrated in a very special way in Jaipur, where the Department of Tourism organizes an event meant especially for foreign tourists. The […]
History and Attractions of Rajasthan Festival: Bright, multihued and the ‘Land of Kings’ – Rajasthan, celebrates its foundation day in a radiant and invigorating 3 day event. Celebrated as Rajasthan Festival – 3 day long festival will be celebrated in Jaipur and all over the State, reliving its heritage and stories. Organised by Tourism Department of Rajasthan, this long festivity has day packed programmes ranging from morning chants to musical evenings. With something that connects […]
History of Teej Festival Jaipur: Teej refers to all the monsoon festivals observed particularly in the western and northern states of India. The festivals celebrate the bounty of nature, arrival of the monsoon, greenery and birds with social activities, rituals & customs. The festival is mainly for women, and includes dancing, singing, getting together with friends and narrating stories, applying henna on hands and feet, wearing brightly coloured lehariya saris, sharing festive foods and playing […]
History and Legend of Gangaur Festival Jaipur: Gangaur Festival is one of the most important festivals in Rajasthan. In some form or the other, it is celebrated all over Rajasthan. “Gan” is a synonym for Lord Shiva & “Gauri” or “Gaur” stands for Goddess Parvati, the heavenly consort of Lord Shiva. Gangaur celebrates the union of the two and is a symbol of conjugal & marital happiness. Gangaur is celebrated in the month of Chaitra […]