Forts & Monuments In Jaipur

Jaipur is the city of ancient monuments and forts and surely you will love to see the architectural wonders that trace their origin back to history. The sandstone palaces and forts are stunning and the sheer magnitude of the monuments will strike the moment you see it for the first time. Some of the important forts and palaces that you must see while on a sight seeing tour of Jaipur are Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall, Birla Temple, Govind Devji, Birla / Laxmi Narayam Temple, Moti Doongri, Kalki Temple, Galta Ji, Kanak Vrindavan Temple, and a few other places.
Amber Fort

Amber (Amer) is situated about 11 kilometers from Jaipur. It was once the citadel of the ruling Kachhawa clan of Amber, before the capital was shifted in the plains to present day Jaipur.

City Palace Jaipur

The City Palace was built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs, but a lot of changes and additions were made to the original structure by his successors.

Gaitore Chhatris

Gaitore is situated on the Jaipur-Amber road, about 15 kms from Jaipur. Gaitore is a royal cremation site of the majestic rulers of Jaipur.

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh,

Hawa Mahal

is the most stunning sight in the city of Jaipur.

Jaigarh Fort

Jaigarh Fort was made to tighten the security of Jaipur and Amber. Due to this fact, one may not find this fort as artistic as other forts and palaces, but it certainly has its own charm.

Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar at Jaipur is the largest stone observatory in the World and this feature makes it, a special destination for a traveler.

Statue Circle

Statue Circle forms a major landmark of Jaipur. It is situated on a busy crossing of the city. Statue Circle has got its name from the statue, which it portrays. Statue Circle comprises the statue of King Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur.

Albert Hall Museum

Albert Hall Museum is also known as the Central Museum and is the oldest museum of Rajasthan. It was built in 1886 A.D in honor of the King Edward VII visit to Jaipur.

Hotels of Pune

Pune the second largest city in Maharashtra is located 120 km to the east of Mumbai city. Pune is famous for the concentration on premier educational institutions there is in this city. The hotels in Pune are numerous both in terms of number as well as variety. The Hotels In Pune India however, strive to offer comfortable accommodation and state of the art related facilities. Room facilities at Hotels in Pune in Maharashtra India include attached bathrooms, running hot and cold water, bathtub, AC and climate control, tea/coffee makers, mini bar, refrigerator, DVD players, hairdryers, bathroom slippers, international dialing, and 24 hrs room service according to the class of the Maharashtra Pune Hotels India.

List of some of the major Hotels of Pune are :

»	The President Hotel	»	The Central Park Hotel
»	Sun-N-Sand Pune	»	Panchshil Hotel
»	Hotel Woodland	»	Hotel Kohinoor Executive
»	Hotel Ashirwad	»	Central Park Studios
»	The Oakwood	»	Taj Blue Diamond
»	Quality Inn Centurion	»	Hotel Sagar Plaza
»	Hotel Aurora Towers	»	Best Western The Pride Hotel

Tour Packages For Agra

Day 01 : Delhi

Traditional welcome upon arrival at Delhi airport and drive to hotel for night stay at Hotel.

Day 02 : Delhi

Morning tour of Delhi. Visit Raj Ghat and Shanti Vana - the cremation sites of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru, Jama Masjid and drive past Red Fort and Chandni Chowk. Afternoon visit Qutub Minar built by Qutub-ud-Din Aibek in 1199, Humayun's Tomb, India Gate (War Memorial Arch ), Lakshminarayan Temple - a modern Hindu Temple. Also drive past President's House, Parliament House, Government Secretariat Buildings & Connaught Place shopping centre. Overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03 : Delhi -Agra

Drive to Agra visiting Sikandra enroute, arrive Agra check into the hotel, Visit the famous Taj Mahal built by Moghul Emperor Shahjehan in 1630 for his Queen Mumtaz Mahal to enshrine her mortal remains. Later visit the Agra Fort containing the Pearl Mosque, the Halls of Public and Private Audience. Night Stay at Hotel.

Day 04 : Agra- Jaipur

Leave Agra to Jaipur, enroute visit Fatehpur Sikri, arrivel Jaipur check into the hotel. Night stay at Hotel .

Day 05 : Jaipur

Morning visit Amber Fort. Amber Fort was the ancient capital of the State. Visit the Sheesh Mahal or the Hall of Victory glittering with mirrors. Ascend the Fort on Elephant back.

Afternoon tour of Jaipur. Jaipur - the capital of Rajasthan was given a colour coat of pink a century ago in honour of a visiting Prince and ever since, it has retained this colour. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh, the notable astronomer, this city is 260 years old. Visit Maharaja's City Palace, the Observatory & Ram Niwas Gardens. Drive past Hawa Mahal & through the pink rose residential & business areas. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 06: Delhi

Leave Jaipur to Delhi, enroute halt for lunch. Arrive Delhi transfer to the hotel for night stay.

Day 07: Delhi


Morning free for rest into the hotel, late evening transfer to the airport to catch your flight for home........Tour end with happy memory.

Hill Station Kashmir

General Information :

Area : 20.36 Sqkm

Population : 2,23,361(apprx.)

Capital : Srinagar

Languages : Dogri, Hindi,English, Urdu,Kashmiri,Punjabi

Introduction :

Though, the whole of Jammu & Kashmir, India is pleasant, few of the places are truly a haven for the tourists to Jammu & Kashmir, India. Travel to the hill stations of Jammu & Kashmir and experience the outstanding heights and engaging climate. Tour to the hill stations of Kashmir and indulge in the most challenging wild sports in the mild surroundings. Enjoy the trips to Sonamarg and Patnitop in Kashmir , still uneplored. Enjoy every bit of it while on your most flavoured tour to Jammu & Kashmir. Reach few of the highest points of the world in Kashmir, India and be the most privileged to have seen this glittering crown of India - Jammu & Kashmir.

Kashmir the pradise on Earth

Set like a jewelled crown on the map of India, Kashmir is a multi-faceted diamond, changing its hues with the seasons - always extravagantly beautiful. Two major Himalayan ranges, the Great Himalayan Range and the Pir Panjal, surround the landscape from the north and south respectively. They are the source of great rivers, which flow down into the valleys, forested with orchards and decorated by lily-laden lakes.

The Mughals aptly called Kashmir ‘Paradise on Earth’ where they journeyed across the hot plains of India, to the valley’s cool environs in summer. Here they laid, with great love and care, Srinagar’s many formal, waterfront gardens, now collectively known as the Mughal Gardens. Anecdotes of four and five centuries ago describe their love for these gardens, and the rivalries that centred around their ownership. They also patronized the development of art & craft among the people of Kashmir, leaving behind a heritage of exquisite artisanship among thes people and making the handicrafts of the land prized gifts all over the world.

Kashmir is a land where myriad holiday ideas are realised. In winter, when snow carpets the mountains, there is skiing, tobogganing, sledge-riding, etc. along the gentle slopes. In spring and summer, the honey-dewed orchards, rippling lakes and blue skies beckon every soul to sample the many delights the mountains and valleys have to offer. Golfing at 2,700 m above the sea, water-skiing in the lakes and angling for prized rainbow trout, or simply drifting down the willow fringed alleys of lakes in shikaras and living in gorgeous houseboats are some of the most favoured ones.

SEASONS

Jammu And Kashmir has four distinct seasons, each with its own peculiar character and distinctive charm. These are spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Spring - which extends roughly from March to early May, is when a million blossoms carpet the ground. The weather during this time can be gloriously pleasant at 23oC or chilly and windy at 6oC. This is the season when Srinagar experiences rains, but the showers are brief.

Summer - extends from May until the end of August. Light woollens may be required to wear out of Srinagar. In higher altitudes night temperatures drop slightly. Srinagar at this time experiences day temperatures of between 25oC and 35oC. At this time, the whole valley is a mosaic of varying shades of green - rice fields, meadows, trees, etc. and Srinagar with its lakes and waterways is a heaven after the scorching heat of the Indian plains.

Winter - from December to the beginning of March is winter time, which presents Srinagar in yet another mood. Bare, snow-covered landscapes being watched from beside the warmth of a fire is a joy that cannot be described to anyone who has not experienced it. Some houseboats and hotels remain open in winter-these are either centrally heated or heated with ‘bukharis’, a typically Kashmiri stove kept alight with embers of wood, quite effective in the winter.

Hill Station in Kashmir

	Srinagar		Ladakh
	Sonamarg		Patnitop
	Gulmarg		Pahalgam

Desert Safari Tour Packages

Tour Duration : 07 Days and 06 Nights
Destinations : Jodhpur - Jaisalmer - Gajner - Bikaner - Mandawa - Jaipur

Day 1: Jodhpur
On arrival at Jodhpur pick up and check in at hotel. Later embark on a sightseeing trip of Jodhpur. Visit Mehrangarh Fort,Umaid Bhavan Palace, Jaswant Thada and enjoy shopping in the evening. Overnight at Hotels in Jodhpur .

Day 2: Jodhpur - Jaisalmer
In the morning drive to Jaisalmer (285 km). Arrive and check in at hotel. In the afternoon visit Havelis Of Jaisalmer for which Jaisalmer is known and enjoy Safari In Jaisalmer. Also visit Amar Sagar Lake, Desert National Park, in the evening. Overnight at Hotels In Jaisalmer.

Day 3: Jaisalmer
In the morning start for a full day sightseeing of Jaisalmer. Visit Jaisalmer Fort (80 meters above plains), Jain Temples and Palace within the Fort. Afternoon visit Bara Bagh (royal cenotaphs), Ladhurva Jain temple, Sam Sand Dunes to watch sun set and enjoy camel ride. Overnight at Hotels In Jaisalmer.

Day 4: Jaisalmer - Gajner - Bikaner
In the morning leave for Bikaner (333 km) via Gajner. Visit wildlife sanctuary in Gajner. Continue your drive for Bikaner. Arrive & check in at hotel. Evening visit Camel breeding farm. Overnight at Hotels in Bikaner .

Day 5: Bikaner - Mandawa - Jaipur
In the morning start a half day sightseeing in Bikaner. Visit Junagarh Fort. Afternoon leave for Jaipur (354 km) via Mandawa. Visit Mandawa Castle and havelis of Shekhawati region. Arrival at Jaipur. Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.

Day 6: Jaipur
In the morning start full day sightseeing of Jaipur. Visit world famous Astrological Observatory, City Palace - Museums of precious and semi - precious stones and typical Rajasthani handicrafts. Also visit Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort on elephant, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort. Overnight at hotel in Jaipur.

Day 7: Jaipur - Onwards
In the morning proceed for half day sightseeing of Jaipur. Visit Birla Templ, Moti Doongri Mandir, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Abhaneri Temple, Garh Ganesh Temple and Statue Circle. In the afternoon check out from hotel and drop to station / airport / bus stand for onward journey.

Holidays In Jaipur

Area :	200.4 sq. km. (approx.)
State of Jaipur :	Rajasthan
STD Code ::	0141
Population :	2,324,319 (2005) (approx.)
Altitude :	431 m (1,414 ft) above sea level (approx.)
Temperature :	Summer : 45 °C (Max) - 25 °C (Min), Winter : 22 °C (Max) - 8 °C (Min)

JAIPUR The "pink city" and Rajasthan colourful capital, is full of things to see and do.The capital of Rajasthan was founded by Swai Jai singh 11 in 1727 A.D. He was not only a great ruler, but also a renowed mathematician and astrologer. Jaipur is also called as the first planned city of the country. It was designed by vidyadhar bhattacharya as per the hindu treatise, shilp shastra.

There are impressive monuments, an excellent range of handicrafts, a wide verity of cuisine, and entertainment that can keep you enthralled for days. In fact, you will find yourself wanting to extend your holidays. It`s a city that can cast its spell on you from the moment you arrive.

JAIPUR important places to see are the city palace, Statue Circle, Jaigarh Fort, Jantar mantar, Hawa Mahal, Ramganj Bazar, Galtaji Temple, Moti Doongri Temple, Govind Dev Ji Temple, Gaitore Chhatris and Birla Temple etc. Jaipur is also a shopper`s paradise, with its rich treasure of bewitching Silver Jewellery.

Jaipur is also a city of contrasts- the new city has spacious roads alotted with narrow congested streets, bazars and artisan`s quarters. This part of town is a facinating place to wander around, especially at sunset. Providing a stunning backdrop to the city are the ancient forts and palaces which create a dramatic picture of Jaipur

CITY SIGHTS
AMER FORT (11 KMS.) It was the capital of Kachhwahas for six centuries before the foundation of Jaipur. Amer, stands a top a range of craggy hills. The fort is remarkable as much for the majestic grandeur of its sourranding as for its sturdy battlements and beautiful places. It is a fine blend of Hindu and muslim architecture.

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS

ELEPHANT RIDE- Ascent to the fort on gaily caprisoned elephant to various palaces with rooms and stunning beauty including the World`s finest chamber of mirrors and the temples of Kali.

Jeep Safari : A jeep safari is probably the best and the fastest way to explore the enticing spectrum Rajasthan. Moreover, it is possible to enjoy a more comprehensive tour on the jeep and it is a smoother and more comfortable ride.

HAWA MAHAL (The palace of winds )
Located to one side, but a part of the city palace complex, Hawa Mahal is best viewed from the street outside. If it were not for the bustling bazaar all around, it would have been easy to mistake it for a film set, so exqusitely is it proportioned, and so incongruous is its delicacy. Hawa Mahal consists of five tiers of corridors on the inside, with pierced screen windows that overlook the street below. It is believed that women of the royal zenana would sit concealed behind these screen to see life in the city beyond the walls of the palace.

JANTAR MANTAR

A stone observatory, part of the City Palace complex, Jantar mantar is one of several other astronomical observatories created by Maharaja Swai Jai singh 11 (others are in delhi, Banars, Ujain). Jai singh 11 had a passion for astronomy and used astronomical inventions from different cultures in the creation of these observatories, the largest of which is in Jaipur.

CENTRAL MUSEUM

is housed in the Albert Hall in the Ram Niwas Public Garden, south of the old city. Exhibts include models of yogis adopting various positions, tribal ware, dioramas depicting various Rajasthani dances and sections on he decorative arts, musical instruments and tribal costumes. To the right of Albert Hall is the Durbar Hall and it houses a collection of old carpets, some 400 years old.

EXCURSION
SAMODE: Samode is an hour`s drive from Jaipur , 45 km away. The 400-year-old palace has a Wealth of frescope , many of them depicting religious subjects. The highlight is Durbar hall.

PUSHKAR: It is 11kms from Ajmer along the picturesque pushkar lies the tranquil town with deep religions significance `Nag Pahar` or snke Mountain forms a natural boundary between Ajmer and Pushkar The lake with 52 ghats and an array of temples along the banks is an important pilgrimage center of Hindus.

SEASONS: The best season to visit Jaipur (Rajasthan) is (September to March)

SHOPPING: Jaipur is a treasure trove for the shopper, and there is everything here that the heart desires. As a major gems and jewelers center you can count on finding some of the country finest`s jewelry here usually in a traditional stale called Kundan, Johari Bazaar, Ganpati Plaza, Badi Chaupar, Ramganj Bazar, Chaura Rasta, Raja Park, Tripolia Bazaar and more.

Jaipur Handicrafts

Handicrafts of Jaipur are well-known throughout the world for their distinctive quality and exclusive variety. Due to this fact, Jaipur is also recognized as crafts capital of India. The Royal Family of Jaipur patronized the craftsmen and artisans, which led to the flourishing of arts and crafts in Rajasthan. If you are an art lover, Markets of Jaipur offer rich and assorted handicrafts in Rajasthan.

There are many things like blue pottery, carved furniture, antiques, papier mache, enduring paintings, Pichwais, miniature paintings, sculptures, apparels, accessories, home furnishings, home decorations, handmade office accessories, toys, traditional games and many more things, which can be of your interest. You can explore Amber Road that lies between Zorawar Gate and Holiday Inn to see the range of hand-block prints, blue pottery, handicrafts and antiques.

Pottery
The royalty of Jaipur always appreciated variety handicrafts during their times. Keeping the traditions alive, Jaipur is always active in providing the best handicrafts of India. Talking about pottery, glazed blue pottery of Jaipur is very famous. Originated in Persia, this kind of pottery includes pots, surahis, mugs, jugs, plates, decorative pieces and many other things. Blue color in pottery offers a trendy look to the things. You can always make a good bargain while buying such stuff.

Metal Work
Jaipur has a decent variety of metal work and it is particularly famous for its brass work. The brass workers of Jaipur are skilled in infusing charisma into the dull metal. Lacquered brass and carved brass are two kinds of work that are done on brass in Jaipur. You can buy statues and decorative pieces of immaculate quality at a good price from Jaipur that will add a class to your drawing room.

Marble Work
This royal city offers the world-class quality of marble work with intricate carvings. The carvings and portraits, shaped in Jaipur, procure a great admiration everywhere. In marble work, you can see the Marble statues of Hindu deities, animals, Human figurines, carved marble bowls and exquisite vases. These are some of the best buys in Jaipur markets.

Woodwork
This pink city has immense variety of handicrafts and to continue the list, here we have woodwork. The fine quality of woodwork in Jaipur embraces carved doors, windows, drawer chests, picture frames and mirror frames. The delicate handcrafted woodwork of Jaipur has an antique look as they are crafted on traditional lines.

The local markets along Jauhari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Chaura Rasta and Tripolia Bazaar will provide you every handicraft of this pink city. One must bargain while buying things from the local bazaars of Jaipur to get the maximum value of your money. Running short of time, not to worry, to serve you all, under one roof, Government of Rajasthan has made emporiums where you will find everything. These emporiums are located on M.I. Road to serve you the best of Jaipur.