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Jaipur Travel Guide Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City, thanks to the colour of the buildings in the city. The city, built in 1727 A.D by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, followed a grid system, which made it the only planned city of its time. A young Bengali architect Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya designed the city in accordance with Shilp Shastra - an ancient Hindu treatise on architecture. The city, spread over 64.75 sq. km. The area of the Pink City alone is 9.8 sq. km.
The most favored holiday destination in India Jaipur with its palaces and forts beckons one and all.The city is rectangular in shape and divided into nine blocks on the basis of principles laid down inthe"Shilpa Shastra", the ancient Indian treatise on architecture. Built on the pattern of a grid, the city has wide straight avenues, roads, streets and lanes and uniform rows of shops on either side at the main bazar, all arranged in nine rectangular city sectors (Chokris). The principal monuments of Jaipur are concentrated in the centrally situated Palace area (Chokri Sarhad ) in and around the city Palace. In course of time, the sunset-pink tinge of its walls, buildings and temples gave it the name Pinck City.
Around the Clity of Jaipur Tonk : is an old town dating to the middle of the 17th century. The new town, which resurrects a forgotten era, is a colorful medley of painted mosques, mansions and colonial buildings. The Sunehri Kothi (or Golden Mansion) is of special mention because of its mirror work. Gaitor : This is the place where chhatris of Jaipur's rulers stand amidst reverential silence. Sanganer : is famed for textile block printing, papermaking and Jaipur blue pottery, a must for the avid shopper. For others, there are several temples and an old palace. Samode : is a small village famous for its beautiful Samode Palace and Garden. The highlight of the building is the exquisite Diwan-I-Khas, which is covered with original paintings and mirror work. Other important tourist places around Jaipur : Ramgarh, Abhaneri, Balaji, and Karauli. Click here for information on Hotels in Jaipur Contact us for all your travel related needs for Jaipur, more travel information on Jaipur, Jaipur City Sightseeing Tours, Hotel Booking in Jaipur, Budget Hotels Jaipur, Jaipur Budget Tour Packages, Jaipur Travel Guide, Budget Jaipur City Tour and Car Rental Services for Jaipur. | |||||||||||||||||
