Rajasthan City Guide

Jaipur

The City of Victory
Location : 336-km From Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Significance : Capital of Rajasthan.

The Rose Pink City founded by Maharaja Jai Singh II (1693-1743), is the capital of Rajasthan. It is a major attraction for the first-time visitor. Jaipur is surrounded on all sides by rugged hills, crowned with forts & enclosed by embattled walls. Houses with latticed windows line the streets with their rose pink colour, lending enchantment to the scene, which is almost magical at sunset.
The Old City (Known as the Pink City) is a great place to wander around. The whole city was painted in Pink colour by Maharaja Man Singh II when Prince of Wales, later Edward VII, visited Jaipur in 1876 AD. Today, every home within the city is obliged by law to maintain its facade. It is a very well planned city laid out in a grid pattern and was designed by a young Bengali engineer and scholar by the name "Vidyadhar Bhattacharya".
Jaipur & its surroundings are rather like an endless museum. The city also offers an endless variety of crafts. Jewellers here still fashion the beautiful enamel-on-gold pendants, studded on the reverse with precious stones or pearls & turquoise that one sees in miniature paintings. Jaipur's lacquer bangles are famous all over the world. This is a city to be visited.
Prime Attractions :
Amer Fort , City Palace , Hawa Mahal , Nahargarh Fort , Jantar Mantar Government Central Museum , Ramgarh Lake, Samode

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Bharatpur

Location : In the north Indian state of Rajasthan, just 36kms from Deeg
Popular As : Ornithologist's Paradise
Temperature : Summer : Max - 45.0 °C, Min - 37.0 °C; Winter : Max - 31.7 °C, Min - 7.0 °C, Rainfall : 69 cms
Best Time to Vist : Between the month of October & February

Very close to the distinguished Golden Triangle Route of India is Bharatpur, the eastern gateway to the state of Rajasthan. Just 55kms from Agra is Bharatpur, favourite amongst the bird watchers. Today this bird's paradise is popularly known as Keoladeo Ghana National Park, the finest in Asia with a rich avian variety. The sanctuary becomes a pleasure haven for the birds from cold countries in the winters every year. The major attraction is the rare Siberian cranes who come to Bharatpur to enjoy the warmer climate.
Of the remnants of the royal past, remains the marvellous Bharatpur Palace housing a rich repository of a large number of ancient exhibits, that date back to the early 15th century.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS :
Keoladeo National Park, Lohagarh Fort, Two of eight imposing , The Bharatpur Palace

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Agra

City of Tajmahal
Location : 58-km From Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
Founded By : Badal Singh
Main Attractions : Taj Mahal, Agra Fort

There are very few cities in the world that can match the history and heritage of Agra - the city of Taj Mahal. Located at a distance of 204 km south of Delhi, Agra is the single most famous tourist destination of India. Situated on the west bank of River Yamuna, Agra is a part of the great Norther Indian plains. The architectural splendor of the city is reflected in the glorious monuments of medieval India built by great Mughals who ruled India for more than 300 years.
In the mid 16th century and earlier 17th century Agra witnessed a frenzied building activity and it was during this time when the symbol of love Taj Mahal was built. The buildings made during this era were purely in the contemporary Mughal style and of very high quality which is still reflected in what ever monuments remain in Agra.
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS :
Taj Mahal , Agra Red Fort , Itmad-Ud-Daulah's Tomb , Sikandra .Fatehpur Sikri

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Varanasi
Varanasi, located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, is one of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimage centres. "Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend and looks twice as old as all of them put together" said renowned Novelist Mark Twain for Varanasi. Situated on the bank of holy river Ganga, Varanasi derived its name from the amalgamation of the names of two mighty rivers, Varuna and Assi. Varanasi holds a civilisation of over 2000 years and thus claims to be one of the oldest living cities. Besides sightseeing, tourists can also shop silk brocades and beautiful silk saris, for which Varanasi is famous world over.
Attractions :
The five major bathing Ghats of Varanasi namely Assi, Dasawamedha, Barnasangam, Panchganga, and Manikarnika. Other attractions are - Gyanvyapi Masjid with 71minarets, Golden Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Bharat Mata temple, the Durga Temple, Tulsi Manas Mandir, Vinayaka Temple, Annapurna Temple, Kal Bhairav, Jateshwar Mahadeo, and Maha Mritunjaya Temple.

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