Jantar Mantar is an observatory built in the 18th century and has a collection of about 19 architectural astronomical instruments. It is very surprising to know that these astronomical instruments are built with cement and marble structures. They can be used to see the time of the day, the zodiac sign of the day, instruments to find the position of heavenly bodies and so on. Jantar […]
The City Palace is located in the heart of Old Jaipur City. The palace was built between 1729 and 1732, and has architectural styles varying from Mughul to Rajput to European styles, with a touch of Indian architecture too. Entrance to the city palace As you enter the city palace, you will be lead to Mubarak Mahal. Mubarak Mahal was built by Maharaja Madho Singh II […]
Jal Mahal (translates to Water Palace) is an extremely beautiful palace built in the middle of Man Sagar Lake in Jaipur. The palace was originally built in the 18th Century by Maharaja Madho Singh I to act as a lodge during his duck hunting explorations. The palace was then enhanced by the then Maharajas over several years. The palace has five floors of which three to […]
Udaipur historically became the capital of Mewar kingdom under the ruling of Maharana Udai Singh after they shifted from Chittorgarh to Udaipur. Today, Udaipur is a very popular tourist attraction due to its rich history, culture, picturesque landscapes, and the royal palaces. Udaipur is also called city of lakes as it has several large and small lakes spread across the city. There are various places […]
Fateh Sagar Lake is one of the many lakes in Udaipur. This is an artificial lake named after Maharana Fateh Singh, Mewar ruler during the late 1800s and early 1900s. There are three notable islands on the lake: Nehru Park Island, another island that has a park, restaurant, and a water fountain and the third island has an observatory. Fateh Sagar lake Lake at […]
Manasapurna Karani Mata Temple is located on top of Machhala Hill. Being located on a hill top, the surroundings of the temple provides awesome views of Udaipur. You can spot Lake Palace, City Palace, Fateh Sagar Lake, Jag Mandir, Sajjangarh Fort etc from the top of the hill. Manasapurna Karani Mata Temple There are two ways you can reach the top of Machhala Hill. The first one […]
Saheliyon Ki Badi is a beautiful garden located close to the Fateh Sagar Lake in Udaipur. The garden was constructed by Maharana Sangram Singh II during the 18th Century. After his wedding, the queen was accompanied with 48 maids of honor. The garden was built so that the royal ladies can stroll around, away from the political interests of the court. At the entry to […]
City Palace in Udaipur is located on the banks of Lake Pichola. The city palace was initially built by Maharana Udai Singh, and was extended by various rulers over a period of more than 400 years. City Palace is the most visited attraction of Udaipur as it is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. City Palace was originally built in the traditional Rajasthani style, but the […]
Mehrangarh Fort is located on top of a rocky hill in the outskirts of Jodhpur. Apart from being built on top of a hill, the magnificent fort has strong walls that raise over 100 meters. The fort was initially built by Rao Jodha in 1459 and has been extended by several rulers at various times. Mehrangarh Fort The fort has 7 entry gates. Each gate was […]
Jodhpur is the second largest city of Rajasthan. The city was formerly the princely state for the kingdom of Marwar. Due to the extreme sunny weather throughout the year, Jodhpur is also called as “Sun City”. There are various places that you can visit at Jodhpur. Some of the places that are a popular attraction are in the links below: Mehrangarh Fort Jaswant Thada […]
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