The name ‘Jantar Mantar’ is derived from Sanskrit word ‘Yantra Mantra’ which
means instruments and formulae. Later due to mispronunciation it was changed to the known name.
Jantar Mantar in Jaipur is the most famous one among the five observatories built by Sawai Jai Singh and is located close to the gate of the famous City Palace of Jaipur. Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the Rajput ruler of Amber and the founder of Jaipur was a learned man and an astronomer who was deeply interested in the working of the celestial bodies and so he built the observatory known as Jantar Mantar. Jantar Mantar is the biggest stone observatory in the world, which is still in a running condition.
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
January 29th, 2010 by admin
Jal Mahal History
January 29th, 2010 by admin
Jal Mahal is an 18th century pleasure palace and is located in Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan. The palace is perched amidst Mansagar lake, Jal Mahalwhich is in turn nestled amongst the Nahargarh hills. The Jal Mahal Palace, Jaipur is noted for its sophisticated design and grand architecture. The Palace was developed as a pleasure spot and was used for the royal duck shooting parties. A causeway leads to Jal Mahal Palace situated in the middle of Man Sagar lake, opposite the cenotaphs. The first four floors of this building is under water, only the top floor remains outside. One can have a wonderful view of the lake and the palace from Nahargarh Fort Built in 1799, the palace is now abandoned, but reasonably well preserved. The lake eco system is home to a variety of migratory and resident birds. The Mansagar Dam on the eastern side of the lake acts as a vantage point for viewing the lake and the valley.
Amer Fort
January 29th, 2010 by admin
The Amer Fort in Jaipur was built with red sandstone and white marble which makes it a 
stunning sight. The Maotha Lake, located in the front of the fort adds to the attraction. The mirrors in the fort reflect the waters lake thereby creating a wonderful sight. Although the outer appearance of the fort is rough and craggy, the interior presents a completely different picture with numerous beautiful and intricate carvings. The carvings are a blend of both Rajput and Muslim schools of art. The whole fort consists of a wide range of exquisite paintings of various hunting and adventure scenes of the Rajput rulers. There are also paintings of the city.
Another attraction of the Amer Fort, Jaipur is its delicate mirror works. The intricate mirror works provide a grand feel to the palace. A grand wall surrounds the entire fort which was meant to protect the palace from outsiders. Some of the important buildings in the Amber Palace are Shila Devi Temple, Diwan-I-Aam, Jai Mandir, Diwan-E-Khas., Kali Temple and Ganesh Pol.
From the top of the fort, one can have a stunning view of the entire city of Jaipur. Tourists can enjoy a nice elephant ride to ascend the fort. It offers a royal feeling to the trip.
