Dhundhar Travel Circuit
Places of Interest: Jaipur - Samode- Ramgarh-
Dausa- Abhaneri
Jaipur, the Pink City and rajasthan's colourful capital, is full
of things to see and do. There are impressive monuments, an excellent range
of handicrafts, a wide variety of cuisine, and entertainment that can keep you
enthralled for days. In fact, you will find youself wanting to extend your holiday.
It is a city that can cast its spell on you from the moment you arrive.
The half-day and full-day tours will enable you to see the important monuments.
Other than these guided tours you also have the option of exploring the city
in city buses, scooter rickshaws and the humble, but practical, bicycle. These
are available outside most hotels and the staff would be more than happy to
organise these for you.
SIGHTSEEING
Highlights of the tour will include famous sights such as the magnificent Amer
palace, the old capital of Jaipur. A fascinating blend of Rajpur and Mughal
architecture , this red sndstone and white marble palace has some very interesting
apartments, the likes of which are not to be found anywhere in the country.
Diwan -I Aam, ganesh Pol, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas, Jai Mandir,man Singh Palace
and Shia Devi Temple are some of the places that you should not miss.
On your way back from the palace,take a slight detour and visit the old township
of Amer that lies at the foothills of the palace. Of interest are the old temples
like the Jagat Shiromani temple, the Narsingh temple and the Panna Meena Ki
Baodi, or step well. The rulers and their wives were laid torest in the beautifully
located Gaitor and Maji Ki Chhatri, or the Maharani's cenotaphs, respectively.
Carved cenotaphs stand in their memory.
In the same vicinity are the hill forts of Jaigarh and Nahargarh that look down
on the city. Jaigarh is rugged fort and has the most amazing water storage system
and the largest canon on wheels in the world - the Jai Van.Nahargarh is named
after a local deity Nahar Singh and provides some spectacular views of the city
below. Nahargarh has nine palaces within its compound with some beautiful woodwork
and frescoes. Be prepared to spend a little extra time here as the fort is best
explored on foot. Bring your camera along and get some good pictures of the
sprawling city from the ramparts here.
When you head back from the garland forts, stop at the newly restored Kanak
Vrindavan temple complex and the Jal Mahal palace. This area is especially interesting
after the rains.
The old, walled city has a history going back to 272 years. Explore the wide
streets and the uniform shops that line them, the huge havelis where the rich
and the important lived - all the courtiers the businessmen and the artists.
Wear a pair of comfortable walking shoes and explore the streets of the walled
city where a wealth of local crafts await you. Se the artisans at work as they
give shape to some of the most exquisite handcrafted items from jewellery to
tie and dye fabric. Try, as far as possible, to buy from the Rajasthan Government
emporia. You will find a lot of shops and supposedly 'approved' showrooms, be
careful, you might end yp paying more than you should. Visit Johari Bazaar,
M.I.Road, Tripolia and the various gullies that branch out the main streets
for a wide range of handicrafts.
There are hundreds of beautiful temples with some fine carvins and painted walls.
The meticulous planning and the amazing sights that have given Jaipur its unique
charm are part of the city's rich heritage that is taken for granted by the
local people, but for visitors they're visual treat.
When you enter the city, the first major monument that greets you is the spectacular
Hawa Mahal, or the Palace of Winds that provides some excellent views of the
streets from its fifth storey. Located just behind it are Jantar Mantar, the
unique observatory built by the f
ounder
of Jaipur- Sawai Jai Singh and te city Palace with its fabulous museum that
displays some of the most amazing treasures held by the Jaipur royal family.
A little further away are the important temple of Galta, the gardens of Sisodia
Rani and Vidyadhar. Like all other cities in the world, Jaipur too has been
changing over the years.
While the old Jaipur fascinates, the new Jaipur seems to cling to its past while
making way for the future. Jaipur is surrounded by a lot of interesting tourist
destinations. Forty kilometres to the north is the popular Samode with its fairytale
palace that has some of the most exquisite mirror work and frescoes. To the
east is the resort of Ramgarh with its huge artificial lae and cottages where
you can spend a quiet weekend. A temple and the ruins of its old fort are areas
of interest. Further east is the historical town of Abhaneri. Now in ruins,
this deserted township has a 7th century temple of Harshad Mata and a step well
known as Chanda Baodi.
Travel Circuits in Rajasthan:
Dhundhar Circuit | Brij
- Mewar Circuit | Hadoti Circuit | Mewar
Circuit | Vagad Circuit | Godwar
Circuit | Desert Circuit | Merwara
Mewar Circuit | Shekhawati Circuit
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