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 About Jaipur

Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II


Jaipur is capital of the Rajasthan. Jaipur was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II on 18 November 18, 1727.

Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II was a Kachwaha Rajput who ruled on Jaipur from 1699-1743.

Before to Jaipur his capital was Amber which is 11 km form Jaipur.

With the problem of Increase in Population and there is starting the problem of the water in Amber region. So, king felt to shift the capital city.



Jaipur is believed to be first planned city in India and the king took a lot of the interest in making the city of victory. The king was concern about the safety of the city.

Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, a brahmin scholar in Mathematics and Science form Bengal, assisted by king to design the city's architecture.

Construction started- 1727.

And the construction took 4 years to complete major palaces and roads.

Jaipur City was divided into nine blocks. 

2 blocks are for State buildings and Palaces. 

7 blocks are for citizens. 


In 1878, Prince of Wales visited Jaipur. The complete city was painted in pink colour to welcome the prince. Since, the city named as "Pink City".


Jaipur is famous for its culture and architecture, which attract the tourist for all over the world.




Tourist Places 


Birla Temple, Jaipur
 The Lakshmi-Narayan temple or Birla Temple, as    it is most popularly known as, it is situated at the     base of the Moti dungari. 
 The temple is dedicated to lord Vishnu.
 The temple was built by the most popular Indian   Industrialist, the Birla's, in 1988.


Central Park, Jaipur
 Central Park is a large green zone right in the Centre   of Jaipur.
 It houses a lush garden, the polo Ground and a golf   club.
 There is a tallest flagpole.










Govind dev ji, Jaipur
At the Centre of the sprawling Jai Niwas Garden towards the North of Chandra Mahal is the temple of Lord Krishna.

The idol of Govind Devji, initially introduced in a temple of Vrindavan, was reinstalled here by Sawai Jai Singh II as his family god.









Nahargarh Fort, Jaipur
Nahargarh fort is located beyond the hills of Jaigarh Fort. It was believed that Nahargarh was one of the Royal residences of king.
It stands on the edge of Aravalli hills.
It opens from 10:00 o'clock. 

The fort was originally named Sudarshangarh, but it became known as Nahargarh, which means 'adobe of tigers'




Galtaji, Jaipur
 Around 10 km away from the Jaipur city, galtaji is a   pilgrimage for the Hindus in a village called    Khaniya- Balaji.
 There are many temples around galtaji.

 There is natural spring which emerges from the top   of the hill filling a number of sacred Ponds (kunds)   in which the pilgrim takes holy bath.

 It is said that Galtaji was named after a Saint
 "Galav", who used to live here and practice   meditations and performed "Tapasya".



Amber Fort, Jaipur
 Previously known as Amber, this place served as   capital for Kachwaha Rajput's.

 The fort houses palaces, gardens, halls and temples   which are built by Raja Man Singh, Raja Jai   Singh   and Sawai Jai Singh.

  There is a garden called 'Sukh Niwas' and 
  'Jas Mandir'.






Albert Hall, Jaipur
Albert hall is the oldest museum in Rajasthan, and it is located in Jaipur City. The museum is located inside the Ram Niwas Bagh opposite to New gate.

It was designed by Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob and was built by Maharaja Ram Singh.
It was opened for public in 1887.

The museum is finest example of Indo-Saracen architecture.




City Palace, Jaipur
City Palace is situated right at the center of the city and is made of grey-white marble stone.
It was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II between 1729 and 1732 A.D.

It includes Chandra Mahal Palace and Mubarak Mahal Palace.







Amrapali Museum, Jaipur
 Amrapali Museum is an initiative by the founder of   Amrapali Jewels Pvt. Ltd.
 The museum is dedicated to the Indian jewellery and   jewellary objects, located in the city of Jaipur. 

 The opening hours are 11am to 6pm from Monday   to Saturday. Ticket price per person is Rs 600.
 For more information www.amrapalimuseum.com





Jhalana Safari Park, Jaipur
  Jhalana Safari Park is most beautiful safari park in   Jaipur that's popular for its leopard sightings. 

 The forest is 1978 hectare and situated on   southeastern border of Jaipur City. 

 There are few popular places of interest in the park   are a majestic shikar oudhi built in 1835 by Sawai   Ram Singh, a big temple of Kali Mata, and a Jain   Chulgiri Temple.






Sculpture Park (Nahargarh), Jaipur

Perched on the edge of the Aravalli's, the Nahargarh Fort, outlooking the city of Jaipur.

The Sculpture at Nahargarh Fort is to promote the country's ever-growing interest in contemporary art.

The gallery is open for public and is a perfect coming together of India's distinctive past and present.






AND SOME OTHER PLACES ARE 

STATUE CIRCLE



ANOKHI MUSEUM OF 

HAND PRINTING

   





KANAK VRINDAVAN




MAHARANI KI         CHHATRI



JAIPUR WAX          MUSEUM



   

Sisodia Rani Ka       Bagh


Sargasuli


Jantar Mantar


Jal Mahal


Hawa Mahal


BM Birla Planetarium



     

JAWAHAR KALA     KENDRA



NAHARGARH BIOLOGICAL      PARK




AMAR JAWAN       JYOTI

RAM NIWAS           GARDEN





MASALA CHOWK


AKSHARDHAM       TEMPLE


Gaitore


Jaigarh Fort


Lord Hanuman Temple Samod


Moti Doongri


Samode Palace


Vidyadharji ka Bagh






Location and Area

 

District

 

Jaipur

Area of Jaipur District:

11,143 km2

Settled 

18 November 1727

Founded by

Jai Singh II

Architectural Guidance

Vidyadhar Bhattacharya

Airport

Jaipur International Airport(Major/International)

Railway Station

Jaipur Railway Station : Jaipur Junction- JP.

Bus Stand

Sindhi Camp Bus Stand (RSRTC)

 

Geographical and Physical Features

POPULATION

​66,26,178​

RURAL

31,54,331

URBAN

34,71,847

POPULATION DENSITY

27,613/KM2

ELEVATION

431 m (1417 ft.) Above Sea Level

TOTAL AREA OF JAIPUR DISTRICT  (Sq.Kms)

11,143KM2

TEMPERATURE

Summers-Maximum 45'C
Winters-Maximum 22'C
Minimum 25'C
Winters Maximum 22'C
Minimum 5'C

FOOD & CUISINE

  •  Dal, Baati, Churma
  • Pyaaz Ki Kachori
  •  Gatte ki Sabji
  •  Mawa Kachori
  •  Kalakand
  • Lassi
  • Aam ki Launji
  • Chokhani Kheer
  • Mirchi Vada
  • Ghewar
  • Ker sangri with bajre ki roti



FAIR & FESTIVAL

  •  Kite Festival
  • Republic Day
  • Gangaur
  • Teej Festival
  • Independence Day
  • Mahatma Gandhi Jayanti
  • Elephant Festival
  • Sheetla Mata Fair
  • Maha Shivratri
  • Holika Dahan
  • Dhulandi
  • Rama Navami

 

Eating Joints

  • Ramada

Govind Marg, Raja Park, Jaipur



  • Hotel Royal Orchid Central

A-26, A/2 Banipark, Jaisingh Highway, Bani Park, Jaipur



  • Kanchan Kesari Village Resort

Mahapura Mod,Ajmer Road (NH-8), Jaipur



  • Country Inn

Khasa Kothi Circle, M I Road, Jaipur Rajasthan 302001



  • Pind Balluchi (The Village Restaurant)

Crystal Palm, Jaipur



  • Tapri - the tea house

B-4E Prithviraj Road, C-Scheme, Jaipur



  • Hotel OM Tower

Church Road, MI Road, Jaipur



  • The Lalit, Jaipur

Malaviya Nagar, Sanganer Town



  • Lassiwala Jaipur

MI Road, Jaipur, Jaipur



  • The Vegetarian Grill

E-29, Siddharth Nagar, Malviya Nagar, near Sector 9 Dusshera Garden, Jaipur










Shops & Markets

  • Johari Bazar

Gangori Bazar, Pink City Jaipur - 302001, Rajasthan



  • Tripolia Bazaar and Chaura Rasta

Near Ajmer Gate, Jaipur



  • Bapu Bazaar and Nehru Bazaar

Ajmer Gate, Jaipur



  • Mirza Ismail Road (MI. Road)

Jaipur



  • Kishanpole Bazar

Jaipur



  • Sanganeri Prints

Sanganer Jaipur - 302029, Rajasthan, India



  • World Trade Park

D-Block, J.L.N Marg,Malviya Nagar, Jaipur - 302017, Rajasthan



  • Triton Mall

Jothwara, Jaipur



  • Gaurav Tower

Near Malviya Nagar Pulia,Jaipur



  • Ganpati Plaza

M.I. Road, Nr.Amrapura Asthan Jaipur



  • Saraogi Mansion

Gulab Bagh, M.I. Road, Opp.Ramniwas Bagh, Jaipur




  • Golcha Trade Center

Ajmeri Gate, M.I. Road



  • Crystal Court

Near G.T. Malviya Nagar, Jaipur









Hotels & Resorts

  • Rambagh Palace Jaipur

Bhawani Singh Road, Jaipur 302005, Rajasthan, India



Goner Road, Jaipur 302031, Rajasthan, India



22 Godam Circle,C-Scheme,Jaipur



Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Jaipur 302018, Rajasthan, India



Palace Road, Jaipur 302006, Rajasthan, India



12 Miles Tonk Road, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India








Auditoriums & Theatres

  • Hotel Diggi Palace, Jaipur

Sangram Colony, Ashok Nagar, Jaipur



  • Birla Auditorium, Jaipur

Statue Circle, C Scheme, Central Park Jogging Path, Rambagh, Jaipur 302001, Rajasthan, India



  • Ravindra Manch, Jaipur

M I Road, Adarsh Nagar, Ram Niwas Bagh, Near Gem Cinema, Sanganeri Gate, Jaipur 302004, Rajasthan, India



  • Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur

Jawaharlal Nehru Marg, Gandhi Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India



  • Thirak India Cultural Society

A 180, JDA Staff Colony, Teelawala, Haldi Ghati Marg, Jagatpura, Jaipur



  • Kriti Van

Kriti Van, Near Chokhi Dhani, Tonk Road, Jaipur

 









References 


About District | District Jaipur, Rajasthan Government

Jaipur - Wikipedia

Jaipur | History, Map, Population, & Facts | Britannica

JaipurCityBlog - Best Blog of Jaipur | Things todo, Places to Explore, News

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The 10 Best Hotel Deals in Jaipur (Jul 2023) - Tripadvisor

The BEST Jaipur Dinner packages 2023 - FREE Cancellation | GetYourGuide

Rajasthan at a Glance - Rajasthan Tourism

State Portal Gov of rajasthan

Population finder | Government of India (censusindia.gov.in)

Rajasthan (imd.gov.in)

Jaipur - BBC Weather

Jaipur City, Rajasthan - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

Jaipur District Guide Map Rajasthan- Jaipur District Tourism Information Climate Details (rajasthandirect.com)

Food & Beverage - Jaipur (archive.org)  

List Of 9 Famous Dishes Of Jaipur That You Have To Try! - JaipurCityBlog

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