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Royal Rajasthan on Wheels Journey Destinations
 Jaipur
On your first day you will be welcomed at the magnificent Pink City,
Jaipur. The city with graceful architecture in a unique pink colour
was established in the year 1727 by the then Maharaja, Sawai Jai Singh
II. Jaipur is known as one of the well-planned cities of its time.
The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is predominantly known for its musicians,
artisans and craftsmen. Today, it is visited for its fine jewellery,
varied textiles and sumptuous cuisine.
In this diverse land of rich cultural heritage, you’ll be first
treated to a visit at Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds. This was built
for the royal ladies to watch the processions through the myriad windows
of the palace. This five-storied palace was also used to store artefacts
by the royal family. From Hawa Mahal, we proceed to the impressive
palace perched on the rocky terrain of Amer, the earliest capital
of erstwhile Jaipur state. Amber Fort was the seat of various Maharajas
of Jaipur and has been adorned with mirror glass work, doors with
parquet ivory work, and painted maps of various Hindu pilgrimages.
Half of the charm of Amber Fort is the Elephant ride you’ll be
treated to.
After such an enthralling ride, you visit the Jantar Mantar; the largest
observatory built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II between 1727 and
1734. The next in line of exploration is the City Palace. A defining
architectural marvel of Jaipur, the City Palace was the residence
of the Maharaja of Jaipur in the eighteenth century and part of the
magnificent palace is still the royal residence.
With an insightful journey through the royal pages of history, it
is time to see some of the famous jewellery and carpets that Jaipur
is renowned for. After an eventful day you spent exploring the magnificence
of Jaipur, its time to head back to your luxurious abode.
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