Exotic Tour of Pink City ‘Jaipur’

Can you name the first planned city of India? It’s pink city ‘Jaipur’. Architectural marvel keeps it enlisted to must-watch itinerary books. It’s a hotspot suitable for family and friends’ visit too. Go rosy with its rosy pictures that creep gradually in your body, brain & heart.

‘Jaipur’ is the heart of Rajasthan state in India. Dating back to 1772 will introduce you to its founder Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. It’s fortification by seven gates, apart from forts, is worthy to catch its glimpses. Admiration springs in heart automatically. Unbelievably, Jaipur tour packages from Delhi throw you a party till a week or more if you plan holidays to spend here.           

This tour to ‘golden triangle’ comes under North India excursions. Sand & dust welcome its every guest to come & capture its natural beauty. However, modern infrastructures & expensive hotels will let you feel as if you are in metropolitan city.       

Why Jaipur is ‘Pink City’?
For welcoming the Prince of Wales in princely way, the entire city was painted pink in 1853. Booking north India tour, particularly Jaipur, will be feast to your eyes.

Hawa Mahal-Palace of Winds:
This honeycomb shaped red & pink architecture reflects the crown of lord Krishna. Its 953 windows or Jharokhas let the air move in, swing & out intermittently. These jharokhas were the only window for the then queen who stayed behind the veil all through life. To peep in to outdoor public, this palace was built under supervision of Chand Pal Ustad (architect).    

Jantar Mantar-Oldest Observatory:
Jaipur tour gives you drive away experience at Jantar Mantar. UNESCO adopted the finest concrete & stone made observatory. It’s a premier perk to the eyes of a sky or star gazers. Thousands of amateurs jam here for observing celestial advancements in the sky. It is the oldest yet finest observatory that helped the amateurs of past to conclude accurately.

Naharpur Fort:
Nahargarh fort’s road paves way to Aravalli hills. However, you will not stop buzzing after catching the glimpses of this fort. Maharaj Sawai Jai Singh was not an exception from ‘purdah’ (veiling) practice. He kept his queens behind veil. Twelve different suites for nine queens of the same king depict polygamy as prevalent trend during 1734. It epitomizes simple yet impressive showcase of beautiful paintings & inlay work. It used to be royals’ den during summers for serene & peaceful abode.

Lakshmi Narayan temple:
It’s huge Hindu temple. It looks grand with quality marbles on a table-top-like elevated ground. It’s on uphill Moti Dungri.

Albert Hall:
Albert Hall & City Palace-both are museums. Both places exhibit weapons, arms, pottery & royal clothing. You will be awed by the entire showcase. 

Heaven for Shopping Nuts:
If you are on North India tour, how can you forget about shopping stuffs? Proceed to bazaars where block printed colourful drapes, local food stalls, trinkets & wooden or metal accessories will call you to come closer.

Travel Junkies:
Expensive hotels, elaborate breakfasts & meals, long photo clicking sessions, prattling bazaars, & site seeing, aloud street vendors & roadside wanderers- these all will wing your soul high with excitement.