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City Palace Udaipur
Place: Udaipur, Rajasthan
Significance : Largest palace complex in Rajasthan
Best time to visit : October to March
Timings : Open 09:00 A.M.- 4:30 P.M.(Daily)
The majestic white City Palace located in the heart of Udaipur, was originally built by Maharana Udai Singh of the Sisodia Rajput clan and extended to its present form by subsequent Maharanas. Built in granite and marble and surrounded by crenellated fort walls, the largest palace complex in Rajasthan stands on a crest overlooking the Pichola Lake.
Hawa Mahal Jaipur
Place : Jaipur, Rajasthan
Best time to visit : October to March
Timings : Open 09:00 A.M.- 4:00 P.M.(Daily)
Built in 1799, the Hawa Mahal (the palace of Winds) is one of the Jaipur's major Landmarks, although it is actually little more than a facade. This five - storey building, which looks out over the main street of the buzzing old city , is a stunning example of Rajput artistry with its pink, delicately honeycombed sandstone windows, of which there are 953. It was originally built to enable the women of the royal household to watch the everyday life and processions of the cit. The palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh and is a part of the city palace complex.
Most of the people come her to see the beautiful facade, but you can also climb the top for a view of the city below; peer through the latticed windows to experience the fascinating interplay of gazes set up by the structure. The entrance is from the rear of the building.
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City: Amber Fort , Jaipur
Place : Jaipur, Rajasthan
Best time to visit : October to March
Timings : Open 09:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.(Daily)
The Kachchawahas ruled from Amber, 11 km from Jaipur, for seven centuries. With a history so old, it is not unexpected that there is a lot of the past that can be traced in its archaeological history. While many of the early structures have either disappeared or ruined, those dating from the16th century on are in a remarkable state of preservation. Amber as it exists now is the handiwork of three of the kingdom's rulers that include Man Singh, and Jai Singh I and II. Approached from a steep ramp, visitors ride up on elephant back, entering through the grand Singh Pol gateway and continuing to Jaleb Chowk, the courtyard where they disembark from the pachyderm. From here, they are faced wit two flights of steps, one leading to Shila Mata complex with its enshrined image of the goddess, and the other to the main palace complex.
Within the complex, Ganesh Pol, an imposing gateway painted with images of the elephant-headed god, Ganesh, takes pride of the place. Also a part of the complex is the Diwan-i-Am or hall of the public audience with its spectacular display of pillars. The typical merging of Rajput and Mughal architectural styles is captured in the Sukh Nivas and Jas Mandir apartments, and the Charbagh garden with its perfectly proportioned landscaping. A highlight is the pierced screen windows which offer views form points of vantage, as well as the shimmering mirrors encrusting the walls of the Sheesh Mahal. Several other gardens and pavilions within the sprawling spread of ramparts offer enough scope for investigating medieval lifestyles at leisure.
Beyond the ramparts, the old city, once the abode of the aristocracy, has a wonderfully medieval flavor, though it has few buildings of majestic proportion that are still extant. However, a walk through the rambling lanes will reap rich rewards for the curious besides a large number of temples there are also step-wells, memorials and town houses.
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Place : Jaipur, Rajasthan
Best time to visit : October to March
Timings : Open 09:00 A.M.- 5:30 P.M.(Daily)
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.
Before the palace proper lies the Mubarak Mahal (Welcome Palace), built in late 19th century by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II as a reception center for visiting dignitaries. It now forms part of the Maharaja Sawai Mansingh II Museum and contains a collection of royal costumes and superb shawls including sanganeri block prints, royal shawls. Kashmiri Pashmina (goat's wool) shawls, folk embroideries and Banaras saris.
At the heart of the complex is the seven - tiered Chandra Mahal where erstwhile royal family is still in residence, though only a small part of the apartments are occupied. However, it is only the buildings around Chandra Mahal that are open to the public, and these also form a part of the museum.
Through Singh Pol (Lion Gate), visitors can approach the Diwan-i-Khas and Diwan-i-Am, where the maharaja's private and public courts would be held. The architecture seems to consist of a number of arched, pillared halls, while the courtyards with painted doorways are a prominent feature.
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City: Mehrangarh Fort , Jodhpur
Place : Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Best time to visit : October to March
Timings : Open 09:00 A.M.- 5:30 P.M.(Daily)
Mehrangarh Fort was founded in 15th century by the Rathore Rajputs when they shifted their capital from nearby Mandore to Jodhpur.Mehrangarh appears to rise from bluff-coloured sandstone hill itself , so well built into the base that it is difficult to tell where the hill ends and
Taragarh
Fort BundiPlace : Bundi, Rajasthan
Best time to visit : October to March
Timings : Open 09:00 A.M.- 5:30 P.M.(Daily)
Taragarh fort was built in 1354 and is great palace to ramble around at leisure. Set within the horse-shoe shaped fold of the hills, and with the lakes and water reservoirs below, the fort straddles the crest and offers invincible battlements that must have proved difficult to scale.
Taragarh is reached by a steep road leading up the hillside to its enormous gateway. The views over the town and surrounding countryside from the top are magical, especially at sunset. The huge reservoirs within the fort were carved out of solid rock and the Bhim Burj, the largest of the battlements, on which there is mounted a famous cannon.
City: Junagarh Fort , Bikaner
Place : Bundi, Rajasthan
Best time to visit : October to March
Timings : Open 09:00 A.M.- 5:30 P.M.(Daily)
Constructed by Raja Rai Singh, Junagarh Fort is one of the few in India which could never be conquered, consists of 37 palaces, pavilions and temples inside it.
City: Golden Fort , Jaisalmer
Place : Bundi, Rajasthan
Best time to visit : October to March
Timings : Open 09:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M.(Daily)
Constructed in 1156 by the Bhatti chief, Jaisal, situated on Trikuta Hill. This yellow sandstone fort seems to ignite into a golden flame in the scorching sun of the desert. One fourth of the old city's population lives inside the fort even today. The architecture of the fort as well as the palaces inside speaks of the amalgamation of the Rajput and the Islamic architectural styles.