East Indian Traveller
A majestic historical landmark that captivates visitors with its grandeur and rich heritage, Nahargarh fort is one of the famous trio of Jaipur forts, the others being Amber Fort and Jaigarh Fort.
It has served as a formidable defence structure in that past standing atop the Aravalli Hills, offering breathtaking views of the Jaipur City.
Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is an observatory, created for the purpose of studying the universe in 1734 AD. A collection of multiple astronomical instruments, Jantar Mantar, is a testament to not only the scientific prowess of the Rajputs, but also provides a glimpse of the hunger of knowledge our ancestors had.
Also known as the pink city, Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan is a beautiful place to spend a weekend. The uniformly colored pink buildings are a breathtaking sight to experience while the magnificent palaces and forts add the much needed touch of royalty.
Every nook and corner of the palace provides for some amazing sights. Might not be as majestic or carried the great old world charm as some other amazing fort and palaces of Jaipur,, but this has a place of its own. It deserves to be much higher on the must do list in Jaipur.
As intriguing as it might be Hawa Mahal, or the Palace of
Wind, one of the most photographed monument in the world, is not at all a palace. It is in fact a viewing gallery meant for the royal ladies, to view the city while remaining out of the sight of the public. This is why it is the most ornate purdah.
Amber fort is the pride of Jaipur, adorned with the magnificent Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The fort is a testament to the glorious past India has.
East Indian Traveller