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Back Jaigarh Fort
Structurally similar to the Amber Fort, the Jaigarh fort houses the mighty Jaivana, the largest wheeled canon in the world. Travel to Jaipur and experience the visual delight offered by the museum, three water tanks and a breathtaking view of the city.
Birla Mandir
A magnificent temple, this white marbled structure has three domes, each styled according to different approaches to religion.
Places Nearby Jaipur
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh
Situated 6 kms away from Jaipur, the terraced Sisodia Rani ka Bagh was created by the queen of Jai Singh II as an escape from palace intrigues. The landscaped gardens and murals of the life of Lord Krishna, decorating its interiors, are breathtakingly beautiful.
TonkSituated about 100 kms from Jaipur, Tonk resurrects a forgotten era with its colorfulsymphony of painted mosques, mansions and colorful buildings. The main highlight of this town is the Sunehri Kothi, famous for its mirror work.
GaitorThis is the place where chhatris of Jaipur's rulers stand-in reverential silence. Twenty carved pillars support the domeof the dazzling structure in white marble. The cenetoph of Raja Swai Jai Singh is the finest and a tourists' delight.AjmerThe city founded in the 11th century, is famous for the dargah (tomb) of Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chishti, Urs is celebrated every year in the seventh month of the Muslim lunar calendar.
PushkarA small holy town of the Hindus, the place is famous for its camel fair held every year.
KishangarhThe place is famous for the Kishangarh School developed in the 18th century. The miniature paintings are a visual treat. Other highlights of this place include a fort and Phool Mahal, which is now converted into a hotel. Stay there and get a taste of Indian royalty.
RoopNagar FortConstructed by Raja Roop Singh, exclusively for the purposes of defense, the fort is an architectural marvel encapsulating the history of an era.
Festivals in JaipurTeej
Come monsoon and it is time to celebrate the festival of Teej. Celebrating the coming of rains, the festival is dedicated to Goddess Parvati.
Shopping in JaipurJaipur is a shopper's paradise. The markets specialize in colorful cottons. Look for jewellery, miniature paintings, block prints and tie-and-dye textiles, carpets, brassware, blue-pottery, leather footwear, lacquer and filigree work.`
Getting ThereBy AirAll major domestic airlines have their services to Jaipur. The city is directly connected by air to Delhi, Bombay, Jaipur, Udaipur, and Ahmedabad.By RailThe ultimate experience to royalty is to travel by the Palace-on-Wheels, which leaves Delhi every Wednesday. The journey, an ultimate luxury is designed to give you an insight into the rich and vibrant culture of Rajasthan.
By RoadThe city is well connected to major states of India through road.
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