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Hawa Mahal

Perhaps the most stunning example of Rajasthani heritage from the time of the Royals is the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds), a wonder of wonders that will leave you spellbound with its architectural ingenuity. 

Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the grandson of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh and designed by Lal Chand Ustad, the iconic Hawa Mahal is a cherished landmark nestled right in the heart of Jaipur. It gets its name from an astonishing 953 windows or ‘jharokhas’ cleverly designed to create a honeycombed cooling system that keeps the palace well-aired and cool, even in sun-drenched summers.

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Nahargarh Fort

Picture yourself leaving the bustling markets of Jaipur behind and embarking on a journey upwards. As you ascend a ridge of the Aravalli Hills, a magnificent silhouette forms against the sky. This is your first glimpse of Nahargarh Fort, a majestic structure completed in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II.  

Though initially named Sudarshangarh, the fort eventually earned the moniker "Nahargarh," meaning "abode of tigers." Some say the fort was named so due to the population of tigers that once called these hills home. Other legends suggest that the fort owes its name to the Rajput kings who fought for their motherland with the prowess of tigers.  

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Jantar Mantar

The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur, is an astronomical observation site built in the early 18th century. It includes a set of some twenty main fixed instruments. They are monumental examples in masonry of known instruments but which in many cases have specific characteristics of their own. The Jantar Mantar is an expression of the astronomical skills and cosmological concepts of the court of a scholarly prince at the end of the Mughal period.

The Jantar Mantar observatory in Jaipur constitutes the most significant and best preserved set of fixed monumental instruments built in India in the first half of the 18th century; some of them are the largest ever built in their categories. Designed for the observation of astronomical positions with the naked eye, they embody several architectural and instrumental innovations. The observatory forms part of a tradition of Ptolemaic positional astronomy which was shared by many civilizations. It contributed by this type of observation to the completion of the astronomical tables of Zij. It is a late and ultimate monumental culmination of this tradition.

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The City Palace

The City Palace in Jaipur is spread out over a series of courtyards. It was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II as part of his ambitious city project, and his successors continued to ornament and add to the elegant buildings up until the 20th century. The palace has always been much more than the grand residence of a royal family. It was also, from the start, a centre of patronage of the arts and of learning, and with its many temples, it is also a place of ritual and worship

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Amber Palace

Perched atop a rugged hill overlooking the bustling city of Jaipur stands the magnificent Amber Fort, popularly called Amer Fort—a grand fortress that has borne witness to the grandeur of Rajasthan's illustrious past. Built from a harmonious blend of pale yellow and pink sandstone, it exudes timeless elegance and regal splendour. Located just 11 kilometres from the centre of Jaipur, Amer Fort was once a cherished abode of the rulers of Amer, but today, it proudly holds the title of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an extremely popular tourist site.

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Albert Hall Museum

“Real museums are places where Time is transformed into Space.” – Orhan Pamuk

An architectural delight that has captured the attention of many a ruler and wanderlust, the construction of Albert Hall Museum started in the year 1876. With the foundation stone being laid during the visit of Albert Edward (King Edward VII), the Prince of Wales, there was a lot of uncertainty that revolved around the actual purpose of this structure.

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Jal Mahal

Jal Mahal Sadalpur is  another notable monument in the long list  of architectural wonders  spread in Dhar district. It is considered to be built by Sultan of Mandu. Naseer –ud -den Khilji in the year 1511. Situated on the books of river Bagdi on the Mhow – Neemuch national highway, at a distance of 15 kms from Dhar and 10 kms from Lebad, this  place was used as the resting plane for the people passing by. Jal Mahal resembles a let with the Jahaz Mahal Mandu in terms of its architecture and presence of a water body (Bagdi river) near it. Though it is less popular and less visited yet is an architectural masterpiece.

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Birla Mandir

As you wander through the vibrant streets of Jaipur, a gleaming white edifice of a stunning architectural marvel emerges that will take your breath away.

Welcome to the Birla Mandir, a grand and stunning spiritual landmark in Jaipur. It was built in 1988 by the illustrious Birla family, known for their philanthropic endeavours, and they gifted the temple to the people of Jaipur.

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Jaigarh Fort

Located on the Hill of Eagles, Jaigarh fort was built in 1726 AD by Sawan Jai Singh II. Jaigarh Fort is located at a height of 500 feet above sea level and offers panoramic views of the surrounding. It houses the world's largest cannon on the wheels called 'Jaivana Cannon'. There are various other attractions within the fort like Laxmi Vilas, Lalit Mandir, Aram Mandir and the Vilas Mandir.

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Jaipur Wax Museum Nahargarh Fort

Perched atop the rugged Aravalli hills, stands the majestic Nahargarh Fort, a formidable stronghold watching over Jaipur for more than 200 years. And tucked away within the majestic walls of the Nahargarh Fort, a treasure trove of captivating stories and awe-inspiring artistry awaits. Imagine stepping back in time, surrounded by the grandeur of historic architecture and the whispers of a bygone era. Welcome to the Jaipur Wax Museum, a unique gem and the world's first wax museum housed within a heritage site.