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Jaipur City, the capital of Rajasthan and a dream destination for design lovers, is nicknamed India's Pink City due to its plethora of pink shaded walls and buildings. It's also the country’s capital for artisanal craftsmanship, block-printed textiles, and the gem trade. The city can keep you entertained day after day with its numerous palaces, temples, markets, hand made boutiques, cafes, and restaurants.
Foundation and Construction
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who gave the city its name, laid the foundation stone of the 'Pink City' in the year 1728. The layout of the city was planned by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, a descendant of the Shaspati lineage. Shilpa Shastra and the Pithapada form the keystone of his vision. Jaipur has been built in alignment with rules of the grid method of construction. Nine rectangular-shaped chokris or city spheres laid out in broad, spruced up roads comprise the avant-garde architectural framework of Jaipur. Bolstered by munitions to ward off any foreign attack, Jaipur in its entire pink splendour is a fascinating spectacle to behold.
Interesting legends surround the birth of Jaipur. It is said that Raja Sawai Jai Singh II conceptualised the creation of Jaipur led by reasons like the growing head count, the paucity of water resources and the gradual demise of the Mughal aura. The charismatic ruler's sound understanding of engineering science is reflected in every nook and corner of Jaipur.
Places to See
The maharaja is also credited with the construction of the amazing Jantar Mantar or the famous observatory. It was built between 1728 and 1734. An interesting piece of information for quiz buffs is that the incredibly talented Raja is said to have contrived a mechanism for watering the sprawling acres of Amber Fort, at the tender age of thirteen.
The City Palace of Jaipur forms the cynosure of attraction, both literally and metaphorically. It comprises the Olympian palace, the Jantar Mantar and the Janana Mahals or the dwelling of the Maharanis'. A fervent devotee of Lord Krishna, the King re-established the idol of the blue-hued God, at Jaipur in the year 1719.
A real connoisseur of art and culture, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh's court witnessed an unprecedented spurt of activities in the cultural sphere. Distinguished intellectuals made a beeline for the esteemed Raja's durbar.
Strewn with remnants of yesteryears, Jaipur houses some of the exquisite tourist highlights. Some of the must-see destinations of the Pink City are:
- City Palace
- Hawa Mahal
- Amer Fort
- Nahargarh Fort
- Sargasuli
- Govind Devji Temple
- Niwas Bagh
- Vidyadharji Ka Bagh
- Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh
- Jaigarh Fort
- Moti Doongri
- Jal Mahal
How to Reach?
Travelling by air is the most convenient way to reach Jaipur. The Jaipur Airport in Sanganer is about 12 kilometres away from the main city. Both domestic and international flights connect it to other cities across the globe. The city is also easily reachable from other cities via railways. Rajasthan State Road Transport Corporation (RSRTC) regularly plies Volvo and deluxe buses between Jaipur and other cities.
Popular Cities Rajasthan is the largest state of India in terms of the area covered. A number of vibrant cities in Rajasthan and a fair share of the Great Indian Desert make the royal state so enchanting. Ranking as one of the world’s leading international tourist destinations, the state lures tourists from far and near throughout the year. A culturally and traditionally rich state of India, Rajasthan also comprises towns and villages. Thus, the true essence of ‘Land of the Kings’ can only be experienced by planning a tour to Rajasthan.
