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| About Rajasthan |
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Rajasthan has a vibrant culture and a rich architectural heritage. Thus, the state is one of the most sought after tourist attractions in India. Gifted with rich heritage and natural beauty, it is visited by several tourists throughout the year. Rajasthan is endowed with extraordinary palaces and forts.It is a combination of temples, forts, palaces, gardens, lakes, wildlife, desert and people, their attires, culture, customs, music and traditional Rajasthani cuisine.
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal is a major landmark and a famous tourist attraction of Jaipur.The literal meaning of Hawa Mahal is Palace of Winds. Hawa Mahal was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799. Hawa Mahal is a pyramid- |
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shaped facade with five stories. It has 953 small windows decorated with tiny lattice work.These pink sandstone windows commonly known as "Jharokhas".The golden light of the early morning sun floats beautifully through the windows of this palace creating a wonderful sight for one and all. The palace has to be visited to experience the true beauty.
Jantar Mantar
Jantar Mantar of Jaipur is one of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur. Initially Jantar Mantar was named as Yantra Mantra, which means instruments and formulae, but due to mispronunciation of the term, it is changed to the recognized name. Jantar Mantar is wholly
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constructed with stone and marble. Jantar Mantar at Jaipur is the largest stone observatory in the World and this feature makes it, a special destination for a traveler. Jantar Mantar has a remarkable collection of architectural astronomical instruments. It portrays noteworthy attempt of the ancestors, who were interested in astronomy and knowledge of celestial bodies.
Mehrangarh: One of the most stunning hill forts of Rajasthan, Mehrangarh appears to rise from the bluff-coloured sandstone hill itself, so well built into the base that it is difficult to tell where the hill ends and the walls begin.
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Umaid Bhawan Palace: Umaid Bhawan Palace can qualify for several firsts: the largest private residence in the world, the finest extant example of art-deco, the only palace to have painting from the Ramayana painted by a Polish artist, the first to use air-conditioning, electricity and elevators, and the most impressive for its size and dimensions.
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Patwon Ji ki Haveli
The Patwon Ji ki Haveli is an interesting piece of Architecture and is the most important among the havelis in Jaisalmer. It was the first haveli erected in Jaisalmer and it is not a single haveli but a cluster of 5 small havelis.This is the largest Haveli in Jaisalmer and stands in a narrow lane. This haveli is presently occupied by the government, which uses it for various purposes. The office of the Archeological Survey of India and State art and craft department is situated in the haveli itself.
Nathmalji-ki-Haveli : This haveli was carved by two brothers. One worked on right side and the other on left, but the harmony in design exists still. Screened windows, projected balconies and intricate carvings illustrate superb craftsmanship.
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