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Holiday in Jaipur

Jaipur is one of the most preferred holiday destinations in India. It is the part of the favorite Golden Triangle Circuit. Jaipur is easily accessible from Delhi and Agra making it a popular weekend holiday destination. The glorious past, the rich architectural grandeur, the local ethnic art and craft, the lively folk dance and music and delicious Rajasthani cuisines are what you will find on Holiday in Jaipur.

With the entire city lined with several interesting and important historical monuments, it becomes really difficult which all to see on a holiday. The first place that will come 11 km before the city of Jaipur is Amber Fort. It was built over a period of two centuries under the patronage of Raja Man Singh, Jai Singh I and Jai Singh II. Enjoy your holiday peeping through the lavish City Palace and the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. The Chandra Mahal within the palace complex is still occupied by the royal family. Astronomical Observatory at Jantar Mantar is the pièce de résistance of Jaipur and a baby of Sawai Jai Singh. Hawa Mahal or Palace of Wind with 953 windows was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh for the royal ladies to watch out the royal processions and city life while themselves staying hidden.

Enjoy your holiday by witnessing the World's Largest Canon, Jaivan at Jaigarh Fort. Maharaja Ram Singh commenced the Ram Niwas Bagh in the 19th century AD as a part of famine relief project. The garden comprises of an aviary, herbarium, museum, sports complex and zoo. The Albert Hall within the garden displays some priceless objects. Jal Mahal is a palace built in the center of a lake and Sisodia Rani Garden are also worthy of visit on Holiday in Jaipur.

Visit the Pink City where you can find several markets to buy handicraft items, clothes, footwear and souvenirs as a happy reminder of your Holiday in Jaipur. The important markets in the old city are the Johari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Tripolia Bazaar and Chandpol Bazaar. Also pay visit to the Govind Devji Temple, Galtaji, Kanak Vrindavan and Lakshmi Narayan Temple on a holiday trip to Jaipur. B.M. Birla Planetarium at Birla Science and Technology Center near Statue Circle can be visited to watch audio-visual aids and computerized projections system for education and entertainment.

Add more flavors to your Holiday in Jaipur by visiting Samode, Bagru, Sanganer and Ramgarh Lake. Also visit the ethnic village of Chokhi Dhani where you can get the taste of the rustic life of a typical Rajasthani village.

Jaipur comes live with people and activities during the festival time. The Elephant Festival and Gangaur Festival are held during the months of March or April and Teej Festival is held during the month of July or August. You can always plan your Holiday in Jaipur during this period to participate in the festival and have a gala time.

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