The City Palace Of Jaipur

Enamoring domiciliate of the royal family sparkling as City Palace is one of the most majestic palaces in Rajasthan. The architectonics wonder of the spectacular palace is a coalition of Rajput orthodox architecture magic and incomparable elegance of Mughal architecture.

Charismatic City Palace coordination compound blankets a huge area, which is divided into a series of gardens, courtyards as well as buildings, is strategically consigned in the heart of Jaipur and was the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur, the head of the Kachhawa Rajput clan.

The history of the city palace is closely linked with the history of Jaipur city as a rapid increase in population and acute shortage of water obligated the Royal kin to shift its capital from Amber to Jaipur and construct a regal accommodation retreat hub in the heart of the conurbation.

Captivating embodiment of Rajput glory honored as City Palace is stylishly constructed as well as exceptionally fractioned in to Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Maharani's Palace, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum which are also the modern century’s star Golden Triangle attractions of Jaipur tour.

Chandra Mahal: Chandra Mahal or Chandra Niwas is the most proud hostess to the descendants of the former ruler of Jaipur and is a seven storeyed royal abode. The peacock door of the Palace looks impressive and amazing.

The Palace is an extraordinary amalgamation of unique paintings, mirror work on walls, floral decorations, set amidst well laid out gardens and a decorative lake in the panorama.

Mubarak Mahal: Mubarak Mahal in a literary context means an, “Auspicious Palace” which is magnificently designed in Islamic, Rajput and European architectural styles in the late 19th century as reception centre.

Maharani's Palace: An implausible as well as richly decorated chamber of unequaled frescoes preserved using jewel dust of semiprecious stones was originally the residence of the royal queens.

Diwan-I-Khas: The marvelous white marble floored auditorium was a private audience hall and the focal point of royal meetings.

Diwan-I-Aam: Enthralling manor hall painted in red and gold still looks vivacious and was a public hall.

Govind Dev Ji temple: It is a sacred temple dedicated to the Hindu God Lord Krishna and exhibits spellbinding European chandeliers and paintings of Indian art.

The City Palace Museum: City Palace houses a museum which has the rare collections of the Rajasthani aesthetic costumes and armory of the Rajputs and the Mughals. The sword collections of the museum are one of the superb collections; the jewels studded swords are kept in the museum.

In a sentence City Palace of Jaipur is a becharming citadel of valiant Rajputs dazzling with its marble columns and arches ornamented with floral motifs of gold and stones.

Enjoy Jaipur tour of City Palace with friends and family to conquer the unending combat within your heart and mind, the former bequeathing to touch the bedazzling artifacts while the latter, going along with the age-old warning "Do not touch".

Quick Facts of City Palace of Jaipur

Location: In the heart of Jaipur
Year of Construction: 1729-1732 AD
Built By: Sawai Jai Singh II
Significance: Royal elegance of Rajput architecture
Construction System: Red and Pink sand stone
Architect: Vidyadar Bhattacharya and Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob

Tourist Information

Timings: 10 A.M to 5 P.M
Entry fee: INR 35 for Indian citizens and INR 150 for foreign citizens
Best time to visit: October to March

Go Heritage India Journeys welcomes all lovers of majestic history and cultures to a fascinating City Palace expedition with its flexible Golden Triangle packages.