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City Palace is the former royal residence of the royalty built
in Rajasthani and Mughal style which houses a museum with a beautiful collection
of miniature paintings, royal costumes, carpets, literature and armory of
Mughals and Rajputs.
Amber Palace overlooking the artificial Maotha Lake, is a
complex of amazing palaces, halls, gardens, pavilions and temples built over a
period of two centuries with a mix of Hindu and Muslim architecture. The steep
approach to the Amber Palace gives an opportunity for the tourist to enjoy an
elephant ride up the hill like a King and a Queen with a scintillating view of
the lake below surrounded by hills. The artistic and strategic work of glass in
the palace "Sheesh Mahal" reignite the romance in life to sleep under the stars
with your love.
Hawa Mahal or the Palace of Winds was built in 1799 to enable
the female royalty to watch the royal processions and every day life in the
city. This five storey building with semi octagonal and delicately honey combed
sandstone windows is a major Rajput Landmark. The old city market in the lap of
Hawa Mahal is a shopper's paradise.
Junagarh Fort, made in red sand stone, is an overpowering
structure in the centre of Bikaner city which till date shows the authority and
power of Marwars. Junagarh fort is one of the finest examples of Rajput
architecture where you are greeted by the pompous elephant-flanked gates,
Surajpol, go past the solitary courtyards and reach to the impressive ceremonial
courtyard, where you get a first glimpse of the architectural paragon of
Junagarh. The Anup Mahal, built by Maharajah Karan Singh, displays an excellent
endeavor of gold-craftsmanship; exquisite stone carvings embellished with
delicate patterns and painted with gold leaf. The fort museum is filled with
eclectic collection of family and fraternity memorabilia which transports you
into the golden era of Maharajas. The armory of the fort displays the cyclopean
bore guns which were used for shooting from the backs of camels, as well as the
usual collection of diabolic pistols and swords. The intricately carved mammoth
sandalwood throne, placed along with three massive arches reflects the beauty
and the power of Diwan-i-Khas.
Jain Temples of Bikaner, beautifying the south-east end of the
walled city, is believed to have used 40,000 kg of ghee instead of water in the
mortar during the construction. The Bhandasar Jain temple is as lavish in its
interiors as it is grand in its structure. The ceilings of the temple are
embellished with a series of vibrant paintings, while the pillars bear floral
carvings which depict the lives of 24 Tirthankars and it is believed that ghee
still seeps through its walls on hot days.
Lallgarh Palace built entirely in red sandstone, depicts the
Rajasthani architecture at its best with the magnificent filigree work in the
pierced stone screens called 'jaalis' which keep most of the sun out even as
they let in the most trivial whiff of breeze. Sri Sadul Museum, on the first
floor of the Lallgarh Palace, displays a whole bunch of uncanny items like the
Maharajahs' golf tees, swimming goggles, earplugs, sneakers, an electric tooth
brush and a funky old film projector made in New York in 1921.
Karni Mata Temple commonly known as the Temple of Rats, is
located at Deshnoke -23km from Bikaner in Rajasthan, India. The presiding deity
in this temple is Karni Mata, an incarnation of goddess Durga. However, the
temple complex, with its beautifully carved marble facade, is a home to
thousands of mice (known as kabas) whom you might see sprawling around and
waiting to be worshiped and fed. These opulent rats, with their mangy coats
(because of the handful quantity of sweets they consume), are said to be the
souls of those who have served in the goddess's court. Spotting a white rat in
the temple is considered lucky and a very good omen.
Gajner Palace 32 km from Bikaner in Rajasthan, India, is a
delight for an outdoor extravaganza where you can take a horse or jeep safari
into the depths of the Gajner wildlife sanctuary. The Gajner Lake attracts
hundreds of migratory birds in winter, which can be seen taking flight and then
dissppearing into the red horizon. Tourists can also look for black bucks, stags
and wild boars that can be spotted by their bright shiny eyes as they dart
through the thick bushes in the night.
The City Palace, located in the city of Udaipur in Rajasthan,
India, served as the residence of the then Maharaja of Mewar. The City Palace of
Udaipur is a majestic architectural marvel in marble and granite with an amazing
blend of terraces, courtyards, pavilions and hanging gardens overlooking the
aquamarine expanses of Lake Pichhola. The main entrance to the palace is through
the 'Tripolia' which is the triple arched gate with eight marble porticos where
the Maharaja used to be weighed in gold and the same distributed amongst the
kingdom for welfare. The glass work and porcelain paintings at the 'Mor Chowk'
and "Chini Chitrashala' potray the advancement in art and culture during
15th-16th centuries in India.
Jag Mandir, located in the city of Udaipur in Rajasthan, India,
is another island in Lake Pichola. Shah Jahan, emperor of Mughal dynasty in
India, took refuge at Jag Mandir while revolting against his father. Jag mandir
is famous for its beautiful garden courtyard. Sajjan Garh, located in the city
of Udaipur in Rajasthan, India, is commonly known as the Monsoon Palace.
Fateh Sagar is a lovely lake surrounded by hills with an amazing
view of the Pratap Memorial on top of the Pearl hill. There is an attractive
garden island with the name of Nehru Park in the middle of the lake approachable
by an enjoyable boat ride which is a perfect spot for budding
romances.
Jagdish Temple- an Indo-Aryan temple, built in 1651 by Maharana
Jagat Singh, is the largest and most beautiful temple in the centre of Udaipur
city in Rajasthan, India. Jagdish Temple is frequented by tourist to see the
unforgettable sculpted images in the temple.
Kumbhalgarh built by Rana Kumbha of Mewar in 15th century, is a
fortress in Rajsamand district of Rajasthan in India. The fort has perimeter
walls extending upto 36 km in length are claimed to be the longest in the world
after The Great Wall of China. Kumbhalgarh fort houses over 360 temples within
the fortress out of which 300 are Jain temples and the rest are Hindu
temples.
Umaid Bhavan Palace, pride of Jodhpur in Rajasthan, India, is
one of the most recent and imposing palaces of India built in a special type of
sandstone 'Chittar' and hence is also called as the Chittar Palace by the
locals. Umaid Bhavan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan was build as a relief project
to provide employment to the locals due to a long spell of drought in Jodhpur.
Umaid Bhavan palace is a fine example of Indo-Sasacenic architecture with its
beautiful balconies, stately rooms, charming courtyards and green gardens. The
romance, beauty and the royalty of the Umaid Bhavan Palace of Jodhpur can now be
experienced by the tourist as a part of the palce has been converted into a
Heritage Hotel while a part of this palace is still the residence of the royal
family. Another small portion of the Umaid Bhavan Palce houses a well mentained
museum diplaying an amazing array of items like antiques, clocks,
crockery,trophies and weapons belonging to the royal family.
Mehrangarh Fort, built by Rao Jodha, founder of Jodhpur, on
advice of a saint to establish an impregnable headquarter in 1459, located on
the outskirts of Jodhpur atop a 125 m steep hill. Mehrang Fort is one of the
largest and most amazing forts in India with its exquisitely latticed windows,
carved panels, elaborately adorned windows and walls of Moti Mahal, Phool Mahal
and Sheesh Mahal. Mehrangarh Fort has a collection of musical instruments,
palanquins, royal costumes, furniture and the cannons on the fort's ramparts
which are well preserved for centuries.
Jaswant Thada, an architectural landmark in Jodhpur, Rajasthan,
is a white marble memorial built in 1899 in memory of Maharja Jaswant Singh II.
The monument, in its entirety, is built out of intricately carved sheets of
marble and holds rare potraits of the rulers and Maharajas of Jodhpur. These
marble stones in the Jaswant Thada are extremely thin and polished so that they
emit a warm glow when the sun's rays dance across their
surface.
Jaisalmer Fort, built in 1156 by the Bhati Rajput ruler Jaisal
and situated on Trikuta Hill of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India, is still a living
fort with about a quarter of Jaisalmer's population residing in it.The
captivating beauty of the massive sandstone walls of Jaisalmer Fort turning to a
magical honey-gold as the sun sets is described by the famous Indian film
director Satyajit Ray novel turned film - Sonar Kella (The Golden Fortress). The
main attractions inside the fort are the Raj Mahal (Royal palace), Jain temples
and the Laxminath temple with their astonishing architecture and paintings.
Patwon-ki-Haveli, built by a wealthy merchant and banker
Guman Chand Patwa and his sons, is the largest and most magneficient Haveli of
Jaisalmer in rajasthan, India. This ornate five-storey extensively carved
complex took fifty years to complete. Patwon-ki-Haveli stands in a narrow lane
and is divided into six apartments, two owned by archaeological Survey of India,
two by families who operate craft-shops and two private homes. There are
remnants of paintings and mirror work on some of the inside walls of the Haveli.
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Pushkar, 14 km from Ajmer in the state of Rajasthan in India, is
a small, mellow town with over 400 temples and an important tourist destination.
Pushkar is famous for Pushkar Lake and the 14th century Hindu temple dedicated
to Lord Brahma, God as the Creator of all creation. This is the only temple of
Brahma in the world and as per the ancient stories Lord Brahma's lotus flower
fell in three separate places in the Pushkar area, and water came from the
ground at each place. Pushkar is also named after the same fable as Brahma threw
the pushpa (flower) with his kar (hand), so the name Pushkar. Pushkar is also
famous for its annual Camel Fair which takes place here in Oct/Nov. Alcohol and
meats are banned in Ajmer.
The Dargah Shareef, situated at the foot of the
Taragarh hill in Ajmer, is a tomb of the most revered Muslim sufi saint
Moinuddin Chishti and consists of several white marble buildings arranged around
two courtyards including a massive gate donated by the Nizam of Hyderabad, a
mosque donated by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, the Akbari Masjid, and the
domed tomb of the saint. Emperor Akbar, with his queen, performed pilgrimage on
foot from Agra every year in observance of a vow he had made when praying for a
son at the Dargah and there are large pillars erected at intervals of two miles
the whole way between Agra and Ajmer marking the daily halting places of the
royal pilgrim. Today it is a popular pilgrimage centre of both Hindus and
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