The prime
attraction to watch out for in the capital city of Jaipur is the
Jal Mahal and the City Palace standing amidst fine gardens and
courtyards. Around Jaipur one can get a taste of the royal architectural
splendour by paying a visit to the aesthetic Forts of Naw.
Chittaurgarh
exhibits the pride and glory of Rajasthan
in the form of its various forts and monuments. It is a ruined
citadel where the royal past lives in the imposing forts, graceful
palaces and spectacular chhatris. The entire city echoes with
the tales of romance .....
Jaisalmer
Fort
The golden - yellow
sandstone of Jaisalmer Fort, over 800 years old, crowns the Trikuta
Hill. Within its walls, defended by 99 turrets, lies the old city,
nearly a quarter of modern Jaisalmer. Seen from outside, the sight
must be almost identical to what was
Taragarh Fort
At a distance of 39 km from Kota, Taragarh
Fort is a massive fort built in the year 1354. The fort was the
centre of a kingdom in Rajasthan during its heydays. There are
numerous attractions in and near the fort, which pulls in large
number of tourist to the place.
Junagarh Fort
Junagarh Fort is one of the most imposing
forts of Northern India and has remained unconquered till date.
Built in 15th century by one of Akbar's most trusted general,
Raja Rai Singh, the fort with beautifully maintained rooms now
display the treasures of the Royal family.
Amber
Fort
The Amber Fort in Rajasthan built in
1592 by Raja Man Singh, is one of the finest examples of Rajput
architecture. Perched high on a barren ridge,the image of the
Amber Fort is beautifully reflected in the lake below. Within
the Amer Fort lies the famous Jai Mandir (Temple) with its world
renowned Sheesh Mahal, a hall full of Mirrors.
Mehrangarh Fort
Situated on a steep hill, Mehrangarh
Fort is one of the largest forts in India. The fort has been a
witness to the splendour of a bygone era. The beauty and the grandeur
of numerous palaces in the fort narrates a saga of hard sandstones
yielding to the chisels
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