Local Fort Tour in Jaipur
Local Fort Tour in Jaipur
Local Fort Tour in Jaipur
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The local day fort tour in Jaipur encompasses Amber fort, Jaigarh fort and Nahargarh fort along with a drive past to JalMahal, a short visit to Birla Temple and a complementary visit to local textile houses. The Jaipur fort tour articulates and nurtures an absorbing experience and feelings. It cultivates a distinctly royal sensibility of yore, which has refining impact on the formation and evolution of one’s personality. Jaipur is also known as “the pink city”. In 1876, the Prince of Wales and Princess Victoria visited Jaipur. Maharaja Ram Singh painted the whole city pink to show his generosity, since pink symbolises hospitality. Jaipur city was founded by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1727 AD. It was the first planned city of India. It was planned by a Brahmin scholar Vidyadhar Bhattacharya. It took four years to complete the work to incorporate Jaipur into a major city.
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Jaipur(Pass by)
Admission Ticket FreeYou will be picked up from your hotel in Jaipur by our tour representative. Your local fort tour in Jaipur will start from a visit to Amber fort.Amber Palace
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAmber fort was earlier a small structure which Rajputs won from Meena tribe. It was once the stronghold of Kachchwas of Amer. Amer Fort is located on the row of Aravali hill. It is 11 kms away from Jaipur city. The fort is an agglomeration of red sand stones and other raw materials, constructed on Mughal and Hindu architectural style. The fort has onerous exterior, which offered a strong support and protection against invasions and a tempting innards, inviting flurry of admirers. The interiors have carvings of rare and precious stones and mirrors. The Amber fort faces Maota Lake in the front. The Amber fort is seven centuries old and its past is replete with legendary events. Later, we will visit Jaigarh Fort.Jaigarh Fort
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Jaigarh Fort was built by Sawai Jai Singh I. The palace stands on a tedious location of dry and rugged hills.Jaigarh Fort is 15 kms from Jaipur city. It is home to world's largest canon; Jaiban. The fort still retains its staggering structure. Further on, we will visit Nahargarh fort.Nahargarh Fort
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedOn this Jaipur fort tour we will visit Nahargarh fort. The Nahargarh Fort sits atop the ridgepole of Aravali hills. It was built in 1734 by Maharaja Jai Singh and expanded in 1868. Nahargarh Fort was the summer destination for the royal family. It presents a dazzling view of the city lights. Later, we will drive past Jal Mahal, a sand coloured stone wall built on the Man Sagar Lake. Its splendid outer view is breath taking.Post Jal Mahal, we will stop for a short visit to Birla Temple.Birla Mandir Temple
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThe Birla Temple is raised structure built of white marble stone. The humungous structure is predominant on the face of Jaipur. The structure and carvings of the temple are a rare delight. It presents a beautiful show of mythological themes. The temple is dedicated to Hindu Lord Vishnu and his wife Laxami. Later, enjoy a complementary visit to the textile market exclusively for you which will be our last stop. The textiles markets is home to dyed and array printed fabrics. Jaipur's textiles are famous for their quality. Here the ladies can learn how to to tie saree. With this visit, we will finish the Jaipur local fort tour. You will be driven back to your hotel.
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