Reinventing Jaipur with new glass of time

Nov 18
14:05

2015

Rocky David

Rocky David

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The most royal and vibrant state of India, Rajasthan, has a very alluring effect. Every city and district of this vivid state is a piece of art in itself and Jaipur share the same page. The pink city of India is a metropolitan city and at the same time very authentic in nature which make it a perfect destination for travelling.

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There is something in the soil of Rajasthan that is very vibrant and flamboyant and so are the cities of the state. Rajasthan is the state of Rajput clans known for their bravery and patriotism towards their motherland and their royalty. This royalty of Rajput clan is well exemplifying in all the cities of the state and Jaipur is one of them. The city named after its founder King Sawai Jai Singh II is the largest city and also capital of this Royal state. There are many things that act as a feather in the cap of this northern and most arid territory of Indian sub-continent. The rich and age old culture,Reinventing Jaipur with new glass of time  Articles royal lifestyle, first ever planned city of India, constructed on the basis of Vastu Shastra(from Vedic civilization) and Shilpa Shastra (Indian architecture style) and many more things that are still running parallel to present time.

Jaipur is also known as the Pink City of India and the story behind this is also very interesting. Just after establishment of this city in 1727, which took almost four year to complete it, Prince Edward VII and queen Victoria of England were coming, in order to welcome and give honor to their guest, the then ruler Sawai Ram Singh painted the whole Jaipur city pink, giving the city its distinctive look and hence called “Pink City”. Till then it became like a tradition to paint pink each and every wall of the city moreover, Jaipur is among pre-modern city of the country yet very much metropolitan in its vibe and feel which is still holding its roots and traditions with both hands very strongly. This also reflects in the lifestyle and day to day life of locals.

This city because of this unique and rich blend acts like an alluring gateway for the travelers in the state of Rajasthan and hence becoming the most visited places by numerous people from all around the country and globe. The craftsmanship, architecture, rich heritage, ethnic and traditional jewelry, embroidery work, well-flourishing handicraft industries at every level and several palaces which is now transformed into lavish and outlandish hotels and museum has stands out extraordinary in the word. All these sum up and as a whole makes this city as the world’s fastest growing economy. Travel and tourism also plays a vital role as the city of Jaipur is in itself an encyclopedia of tourism. Every monuments and building have some story and their magnificent beauty and artistic architecture worth visiting. They are like treat to an eye. Here are some of the major places and tourist destinations that can worth catching up.

Hawa Mahal: constructed in the year 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, originally built for the women of royal families to enjoy nature and outer activities without getting up front as Purdah System was strongly followed by Rajput.  This building is an example of fine art and Rajasthani pattern and design which was excellently carved on this five-storey building with 953 windows. The Palace is built so marvelously that it keeps the inner environment cool even in hot and dry climate as it is in Rajasthan. And one more thing, which makes this palace one of its kind, is its resemblance to the crown of Lord Krishna, whom Sawai Pratap Singh a great devotee.

Tri Forts: Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh Fort: Jaipur is again city of palaces and Forts and these three forts are like the Guardian of the city. Their purpose of establishment is to protect the city and they had done it so amazingly that the city retains every things from by gone days to till now. Everything about all three forts is amazing and their artistic value is work like a feast to an eye. Every one of them is like a piece of art standing tall amidst in the city crossing every phase and time period. They are like living and representing history and legacy through the mirror of time. Amer or Amber Fort is the pride gem of Jaipur exemplifying the beautiful blend of Rajput and Muslim architecture, whereas Nahargarh Fort is an example of Indo-European building style. Visiting to all the three Forts of Jaipur is an experience and ecstasy that can never be forgotten.

Jal Mahal: Jaipur is the home of many eye-catching and eye-popping monuments and Jal Mahal is definitely one of them. The Palace is situated in the middle of Man sagar Lake is the astonishing and marvelously built structure in Rajput-Mughal pattern in about 300 years back. While exploring and visiting this one can simply have to holds their breaths as the monuments is carved so beautifully it has this kind of effect on its visitors.

Jantar Mantar: This scientific structure is built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, who was of very modern approach and very scientific in his thinking. The king believed in astronomy but in logical and calculative manner so he built five such observatories called Jantar Mantar which is now world heritage site. The brilliance construction and prefect blend of intelligence and Rajasthani touch is one of the must visit and watch places in Jaipur.

City Palace: City Palace is a specimen of three cultures and their artistic excellence viz., Rajput, Mughal and Europeans. The palace comprises of many palaces included in it which were time to time added by their then rulers and thence called Palace Complex. Initially it was the crown seat of Jaipur King and was built by Sawai Jai Singh II initially in 1729, has everything inside the palace like courtyards, gardens, small and big buildings, temples and huge gates. The palace has now opened for tourists and section of City palace has been transformed into museum showcasing history and royal lifestyle and war artifacts of by gone days. The palace is alluring and magical in its appearance that no one escapes the magical spell of it.

The city of Jaipur is situated and located at a very prime location and very well-connected connected to almost all the major cities of Northern India and hence creating a great destination. It is among the most visited places so transportation is playing vital part in this. As for the fact Jaipur is well connected so many Car Rental companies including Bharat Taxi offering their online cab booking services. Keeping in the mind that this place is visited both nationally and internationally so Bharat Taxi have crafted many such tour packages like local car hire, weekend packages, sightseeing taxi services, airport pick and drop taxi services and Outstation cab booking. Services offered online so there would be very relaxing to book a car and starts commuting through the boulevards of Jaipur.