- Hawa Mahal
Constructed in 1799, Hawa Mahal is the most sensational monument in the city of Jaipur. The palace, overlooks one of Jaipur's main streets and was originally constructed to offer women of the court an upper hand, so that
they can watch the activities taking place in the bazaar and the surrounding streets behind stone-carved screens.
- Jaisalmer Fort
Deep in the heart of the Thar Desert is Jaisalmer, one of the last princely bastions in the region. Founded on what was the cross - road of lucrative trade routes, this remote settlement came to be celebrated for the valour of
its rulers, and for the aesthetic sense represented by their
palaces and havelis.
- Junagarh Fort
Jungadh Fort is located in Bikaner. One of the most imposing forts of Northern India and one of the finest of Rajput monuments. Raja Rai Singh, Akbar's contemporary
started building Junagadh Fort in 1587. Often attacked, Junagadh
is one of the few forts in India, which was never conquered. It
consists of 37 palaces, pavilions and temples built by different
Kings stand protected by massive ramparts and round towers.
- City Palace, Jaipur
In the heart of the old city, the City Palace occupies a large area divided into a series of courtyards, gardens and buildings. The outer wall was built by Sawai Jai Singh, but other additions are more recent, some
dating to the start of the 20th century. The palace is a blend
of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The son of the last
Maharaja and his family still live in part of the palace.
- City Palace, Udaipur
City Palace towers over the Pichola Lake. Maharana Uday Singh initiated in the construction of the palace but succeeding Maharanas added several palaces and structures to the complex retained a surprising uniformity to
the design. The entry to the Palace is from the Hati Pol, the
Elephant gate. The Bari Pol or the Big gate brings you to the
Tripolia, the Triple gate.
- Lalgarh Palace, Bikaner
Situated 3km north of the city center this palace which built by Maharaja Ganga Singh in the memory of his father, Maharaja Lal Singh The Shri Sadul museum covers entire first floor of the palace. The museum was established in 1076 and there's a reasonable collection of artifacts and personal possessions of the Bikaner Maharajas and a brass vessel known as a Tokan used to collect revenue which
was transported by camel to the Bikaner state treasury.
- Meharangarh Fort
Meharangarh Fort is balanced on a 150 m high hill its sprawl is the most formidable and magnificent fort in Rajasthan. Rao Jodha founded the fort but subsequent rulers of Jodhpur have also added to it over the centuries. A meandering road leads to the from the city 5 kms below.
- Amber Fort
Amber fort and palace are the must-visit
monuments on your tour to Jaipur. Some of the monuments inside the fort that are worth visiting are Sheesh Mahal, Jai Mandir, Diwan-e-Aam, Kali Temple, Diwan-e-Khas and Diwan-e-Aam. Tourism
in Rajasthan offers complete information on various tourist
destinations and hotels in Rajasthan.
- Chittorgarh Fort
Also called Chittaur, Chittorgarh, from the 7th century to the 16th, was the capital of Mewar under the Rajputs. Chittaur evokes memories of great heroism and sacrifice by Rajput men and women in the intermittent battles that they had to fight against invaders from Northwest or Delhi. Chittaur witnessed both the ravages of war and the triumphs of the spirit.
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