Tourist Places Monuments Jaipur
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HAWA MAHAL - built in
1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, is the most recognizable
monument of Jaipur. The 5 storied stunning semi-octagonal
monument having 152 windows with over hanging latticed balconies
is a fine piece of Rajput architecture. Originally designed for
the royal ladies to watch and enjoy the processions and other
activities, on the street below. Now it houses a well laid out
museum. The display “Jaipur past and present” is the special
feature of this newly setup museum. Timing 10.00 to 16.30 hrs,
Entry Fee Rs. 5.00: Phone: 2618862 |
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JANTAR MANTAR (Observatory)
- built in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the huge
masonary instruments were used to study the movement of
constellations and stars in the sky. Enormous sun-dial still
provide accurate time, which are subject to daily corrections.
Timing 9.00 to 16.30 hrs, Entry Fee Rs. 10.00, Phone: 2610494 |
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CITY PALACE AND S.M.S. II MUSEUM - situated in the heart of
the old City, it occupies about one seventh of the old city
area. The palace is a blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture,
it houses a Seven storeyed Chandra Mahal in the centre, which
affords a fine view of the gardens and the city. Diwan-E-Am
(Hall of public audience) has intricate decorations and
collection of manuscripts, Diwan-E-Khas (Hall of private
audience) has a marble pawed gallery Mubarak Mahal has a rich
collection of costumes and textiles. There is a Clock Tower near
Mubarak Mahal. Sileh Khana has a collection of armory and
weapons. Timing 9.30 to 16.45 hrs. Entry Fee for Indians Rs.
35.00 and for foreigners Rs.150.00 inclusive of entry to Jaigarh
fort, Phone: 2608055 |
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CENTRAL MUSEUM - situated in the Ram Niwas Garden. This
graceful building was founded in 1876 by Prince Albert (also
known as Albert Hall). It has a rare collection of
archaeological and handicraft pieces. Timing 10.00 to 16.30 hrs,
Entry Fee for Indians Rs. 5.00, for foreigners As. 30.00, Phone:
2570099 |
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JALMAHAL - (6 kms) on the way to Amer, this small palace is
set in the middle of Man Sagar Lake. Renovation around the lake
is in progress. |
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AMER - The palace complex is
lavishly ornamented and displays the riches of Amer. Sheesh
Mahal chamber of Mirrors. Diwan-e-Am or the Hall of Public
Audience is a beautifully proportioned hall open on three sides
and stands on two rows of ornamented pillars. Diwan e-Khas or
the Hall of Private Audience has delicate mosaic work in glass.
Sukh mandir is guarded by sandalwood doors inlaid with ivory.
Throughout the massive fort finely carved lattice windows,
exquisitely painted doorways, halls and finely sculptured
pillars crave for attention. |
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JAIGARH FORT - (15 kms.) standing on a hilltop, overlooking
the palaces and city of Amer. The world’s biggest cannon on
wheels- the Jai Ban is positioned here, built during reign of
Maharaja Sawai Jaisingh. It has a twenty feet long barrel and
pumped in the cannon for a single shot. Timing 10.00 to 16.45
hrs, Entry Fee for Indians Rs. 15.00 & for foreigners Rs. 20.00,
Phone: 2630848 |
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NAHARGARH FORT - (15 kms.) cresting a hill about 600 ft.
above the city, the fort was built in 1734. The walls of the
fort run along the ridge and within are architectural beauties
like Hawa Mandir and Madhvendra Bhawan. Timing 10.00 to 16.00
hrs, Entry Fee Rs. 5.00, Phone: 5148044 |
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LAXMI NARAYAN TEMPLE - is
situated just below the Moti 000ngri, known for the intricate
marble carvings in white marble, popularly known as Birla
Temple. |
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VIDHAN SABHA
- The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly is unicameral. The
First Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, which came into existence
in March 1952, had a strength of 160 members which was raised to
190 after the merger of the former Ajmer State with Rajasthan.
The Second and Third Assemblies had a strength of 176 and the
Fourth and Fifth had 184 members each. The membership was raised
to 200 from the Sixth Assembly onwards. The tenure of the
Legislative Assembly is five years unless sooner dissolved.
Recently, the elections were held in the State and the Twelfth
Legislative Assembly was constituted on 5 December, 2003. |
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GAITOR - (6 kms) At the foot hill of Nahargarh stands the
memorials to the former rulers of Jaipur the place has some
gracefully carved cenotaphs in white marble. |
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SISODIA RANI GARDEN - (5 kms.)
on the road to Agra, the magnificent palace garden was built by
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1710 for his queen. Timings 8.00
to 18.00 hrs. Entry fee Rs. 5.00, Phone: 2680494 |
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