Situated
atop a hill, the Jaigarh fort in Jaipur presents one of the most magnificent
sights. It is also known as the Fort of Victory. Jaigarh fort was
constructed between 15th and 18th Century. It is situated approximately 15
km from the city of Jaipur. The stone ramparts of the fort are visible from
the city of Jaipur itself. Leading up to the main gate of the fort, Dungar
Darwaza is a steep road, offering a fascinating view. Since Jaipur was one
of the main weapon producing centers for the Mughals and the Rajputs,
Jaigarh fort has several weapons on display. One of the military structures
of medieval India, the Jaigarh fort contains palaces, a granary, a
well-planned cannon foundry, several temples, a tall tower, etc. Also in the
fort, is Jai Ban (Jaivan), the largest cannon in the world. There is a vast
collection of canons in the Jaigarh fort of Jaipur, Rajasthan that are
exquisitely decorated.
Jaigarh fort served as the royal treasury
for a number of years. The fort houses a rich collection of puppets and
ancient coins. Connecting the various palaces of the fort are a number of
passageways. Also, there is a huge moat surrounding the fort. The Jaigarh
fort remained sealed for almost seven years. The reason was a rumor that a
huge treasure of gold was buried in the fort. However, after many searches
and excavations, the government found nothing. The fort has been opened to
public since the past few years only.
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Attractions in Jaipur |
City Palace & Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum
: The City Palace is also known as Chandra Mahal. A part of the palace
serves as the residence of the royal family. On the ground floor and outer
courtyards is the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum. It has a rich
collection of Mughal carpets, Mughal and Rajasthani miniature paintings,
arms and weapons, rare manuscripts, royal costumes and textiles, etc.
Hawa Mahal : The Hawa Mahal (palace of winds) was
constructed by the king Sawai Pratap Singh. Situated in the City Palace,
this five-story structure is an architectural beauty. It has 953 pink
sandstone windows known as jharokhas. The purpose behind this palace was to
serve as a window for the royal ladies to watch everyday life and
processions in the city from their covered comfort.
Kanak Vrindavan : Situated in the foothills of Nahargarh
hills, Kanak Vrindavan consists of beautifully landscaped gardens. It also
has a temple, made up of beige stone and with brilliantly carved marble
columns and lattices. With Jal Mahal serving as the backdrop, Kanak
Vrindavan serves as the perfect spot for picnic and shootings.
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Stay in Jaipur |
There are several budget hotels and paying guest accommodations
available in Jaipur.
Air : The nearest airport to Jaipur is the
Sanganer Airport in Jaipur, 10 km from the city. Domestic flights connect
Jaipur with Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur and Udaipur.
Rail : Jaipur is well connected by trains to all
the major cities of Rajasthan and India such as Delhi, Agra, Chennai,
Jodhpur, Mumbai, Udaipur, Bikaner and Ahmedabad.
Road
: A well-developed network of road connects Jaipur to important tourist
towns of Rajasthan and north India. There are private as well as government
buses that connect Jaipur to all the nearby major cities such as Delhi and
Agra.
Jaipur weather is quite moderate. The summer season in Jaipur
extends from April to July and is pretty hot and humid. The average
temperature in summers falls in the range of 45° C (max) to 25.8°
C (min). The climate of Jaipur in winters is pretty cold. Lasting from
October to March, the winter season experiences average temperature in the
range of 22° C (max) to 8.3° C (min). The climatic conditions of
Jaipur, Rajasthan during this period lead to sunny day and chilly nights.
Monsoons start around the latter half of July. However, the city of Jaipur
does not receive much rainfall. Best time to visit Jaipur is during the
winters.
Jaigarh Fort
