In the year of 1727 the pink city was founded by Maharaja Jai

Singh II, who was a Kachhwaha Rajput. From the years 1699-

1744 he ruled the city. He wanted the city to be in a place

that had water and room for growth. This was the first of

many designs of cities in Jaipur. Before the plan of

Jaipur he did a lot of studies to make sure that

everything was just right. There was a lot of battles

for the city with the Marathas. It was because of

this that he wanted the city to flourish. He asked

for help from Vidyadhar Bhattacharya who was a

scholar from Brahmin.In the year of 1727 the construction

started and it took them 4 years before they where able to

complete all of the roads and palaces. It was divided shortly

after into a majestic nine blocks and two of them where

palaces plus state buildings. All of the others where of public

use.

There was a huge fortification wall built for

security. When the town was being built the

architecture was the best around and everyone welcomed

the Prince of Wales in the year 1853. What mattered a lot

in this city and why it became so popular was the pink

color that it was painted in. Jaipur remains enriched with

cultural and majestic beauty. You can feel the charisma of

the city thanks to the people that live there.

Teej Festival

Teej Festival is one of the most popular and prime festivals of

girls and married women in India. Festival of Teej is widely

celebrated all over the India but its real charm can be found

only in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Teej celebrates the arrival of

monsoon, aftermonsoon, after

the scorching sun of summers. Teej is celebrated in

the month of 'Shravan‘(July-August), according

to the Hindu calendar. Teej is an important

cultural festival for the womenfolk of Rajasthan,

in which they pray for the well being of their

husbands. This festival marks the beginning of festive season

in Rajasthan.

Festival of Teej is primarily meant for ladies and girls. During

this auspicious festival, Goddess Parvati is worshipped, who is

the symbol of virtue, devotion and fertility. According to a

mythological legend attached with this festival, Goddess

Parvati was united with Lord Shiva after years of penance on

Teej. On the festival, married women pray for the welfare of

their husbands and marital bliss. To celebrate the occasion,

Girls and married women apply henna on their hands and get

dressed in their best attires.

Kite Festival

Kite Festival is a famous festival of Jaipur. Kite flying is enjoyed

by people of all age-groups. However, 14 January, the day of

Makar -Sankranti. People make most out of the festival by

flying kites for the whole day. The sky becomes next to invisible

as innumerable kites cover it. People form groups and fly kites,

to enjoy the event to its full. With each cut loose of a kite,

people fill the environment shouting, "Woh Kata"

People shout from their terrace as adversary's kite

is cut down. Everyone is an adversary in this game is cut down. Everyone is an adversary in this game

and each kite is a competitor for the other. Engrossed

in Kite flying, people enjoy loud music In Jaipur,

the sky looks like a huge collage with all kites of

all shapes and designs in it.

Amer FortSituated at Jaipur, the reflection of Amber Fort in the lake below looks almost divine. It is not at all surprising to know that this majestic and stately fort was once the Capital of Minas. Amer Fort houses Jai Mandir, a famous temple which has Sheesh Mahal, a beautiful hall of mirrors that are so artistically set that even a tiny ray of light gets artistically set that even a tiny ray of light gets

reflected in the mirrors and illumines the hall

dazzlingly. Sheesh Mahal is famous all over the

world as one of the most desirable tourist

attraction. Other places of interest in this fort

are Sukh Niwas and Ganesh Pole.

Raja Man Singh built Amer Palace in 16th century.

It is a mesmerizing blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Rajputs made use of this Amber Fort from the 16th century up to the foundation of Jaipur in 1727.

The Amber Fort was used by the Rajputs both for defense

purpose as well as the residential purposes. Thus within its

mighty walls, one finds charming gardens and magnificent

palaces made from marble and precious stones, richly

decorated with intricate stonemason works and paintings,

which represented royal splendor and luxury.

City PalaceThe City Palace remains one of the highly-visited places in

Jaipur. It was Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh who built this

popular legendary palace. Tourists have long considered

the City Palace as an outstanding work of architecture .

The palace has a huge complex area where one can find

courtyards, gardens and buildings. In the beginning, this

palace was built outside its present location, but some

more buildings were added by the other rulers.

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.

Jantar Mantarbuilt in 18th century by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the huge masonry 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. Also in Jaipur city, Jantar Mantar is considered as the biggest stone observatory ever built. This makes it a top destination for many travelers going to India. There are four more astronomical observatories that were built by Maharaja.

Jai Garh Fort

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. Jaigarh Fort is also called as the Victory Fort. It is

located about 15 kilometers from Jaipur city. This remains of

the most amazing forts within India inviting more tourists to

come over.

Nahargarh Fort

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. The Nahagarh Fort gives visitors a

magnificent view of the city. This is one of the three forts

that were built by Maharaja Jai Sawai Singh during his

reign. This is just one of the many breath taking forts that

can be found within Jaipur in India.

Jal Mahal

Jal Mahal was built by Sawai Pratap Shing in 1799 A.D. in the

midst of the Man Sagar Lake as a pleasure spot. The Lake was

formed by constructing a dam between the two hills by Sawai

Man Singh I. During winter months one can see a large

number of migratory birds at the lake.

Galta Ji

Galtaji is a holy pilgrimage of India, located 10 kms away from

Jaipur in Rajasthan. The vast complex of Galta Ji has several

temples in it. The Temple of Galtaji is famous for its natural

water springs. Set amidst the beautiful landscape, Galtaji

Temple offers a picturesque view of the city.Temple offers a picturesque view of the city.

Birla Mandir

The Birla Mandir or Lakshmi Narayan temple is a beautiful

white marble temple, situated at the bottom of Moti

Doongri hill. The temple is dedicated to Lakshmi Narayan

and was built by the Birla family of industrialists; that is

the reason it is also known as the Birla Temple. Well lit at

night, it is a stunning view. There are three domes, each

symbolising one among the Hindu Trinity of Gods

(Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva). There are carved (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva). There are carved

sculptures of mythological themes and images

of saints on the exterior of the temple's walls.

Birla Temple is an important spot in Jaipur

because of architectural intelligence, fine

carvings, lavish sculptures, mythological theme,

walls painted by mythological events, museum and

wonderful gardens. Beautiful sun set can also be observed

from Birla Temple Jaipur.

Govind Dev Ji

jaipur’s ‘‘Aradhya Dev’’Govind Dev Ji Temple is one amongst

the major tourist attractions of Jaipur. The Temple represents

the royal rich past of Jaipur. The Temple is dedicated to

Govind Dev Ji (another name of Lord Krishna). Govind Devji

Temple of Jaipur is situated in the City Palace complex,

between the chandra mahal and badal mahal.