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JAIPUR
"SHEER SYMPHONY IN PINK" The picturesque capital of
Rajasthan, Jaipur is colour washed pink-the colour associated
with hospitality in Rajput culture. Built in 1727 A.D.
by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, Jaipur displays a remarkable
harmony and architectural splendour.
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Coin
used during the reign of Maharaja Sawai
ManSingh II |
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The famous City Palace
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The ancient heart of the Pink City still beats in its fairy-tale
palaces, rugged fortress perched on barren hills and broad
avenues that dot the entire city. The only planned city of
its time, Jaipur is encircled by its formidable wall.
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A young Bengali architect, Vidyadhar Bhattacharya
formalized the city's plans in the grid system. The
wide straight avenues, roads, streets, lanes and uniform rows of
shops on either side of main bazaars were arranged in nine rectangular
city sectors (Chokris) in accordance with the principles of town
planning set down in the 'Shilpa Shastra' - an epochal treatise
on the Hindu architecture.
There is a timeless appeal to Jaipur's colourful bazaars where one
can shop for Rajasthani handlooms and trinkets. Beautifully laid
out gardens and parks, attractive monuments and marvellous heritage
hotels, once the residence of Maharajas, are worth admiration. Not
to mention the ambling camels and cheerful people in multi-hued
costumes that make your trip to pinkcity a memorable one.
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