Saheliyon-ki-Bari – Magnificent Garden in Udaipur, Rajasthan
Saheliyon-ki-Bari or Garden of the Maidens, is a magnificent garden and a prime tourist attraction of Udaipur, Rajasthan. Located in the northern part of Udaipur, on the banks of the Fateh Sagar Lake, the massive garden is known for its buildings, fountains and kiosks, as well as a lotus pool and marble elephants.
City Palace – The Cultural Heritage Landmark of Jaipur, Rajasthan, Part 2
Another palace inside the City Palace complex, is the Mubarak Mahal built by architect Lala Chiman Lal. Mubarak Mahal is famed for its hanging balcony and intricate carving in white marble and beige stone.
City Palace – The Cultural Heritage Landmark of Jaipur, Rajasthan, Part 1
The City Palace, Jaipur was established at the same time as the city of Jaipur, by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, who moved his court from Amber to Jaipur in 1727. The cultural heritage landmark of Jaipur was until 1949 the ceremonial and administrative seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur.
The Magnificent Birla Mandir in Jaipur, Rajasthan
The magnificent Birla Mandir in Jaipur, Rajasthan also called the Lakshmi Narayan Temple; is a Hindu temple built by the B.M. Birla Foundation in 1988. Located at the base of Moti Dungri Fort, Jaipur; the temple is a popular tourist spot and pilgrimage centre for Hindu devotees.
Lake Pichola, Its Islands and Palaces – The Crown Jewel of Udaipur, Rajasthan
Lake Pichola is the crown jewel of city of Udaipur in Rajasthan, India. An artificial fresh water lake, it was built in 1362 AD to solve the perennial drinking water problem of the city and meet irrigation needs of its neighbouring villages. Legend goes it was built by a banjara (gypsy) tribesman, Pichhu Banjara who used to transport grain and named it after the nearby Picholi village, during Maharana Lakha’s reign.
Hawa Mahal – The Palace of Wind in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Hawa Mahal is a palace in Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. The massive palace built using red and pink sandstone, on the edge of City Palace as an extension, is part of the Zenana quarters or women’s chambers and is famed for its massive Jharokha or windows.
Palaces of Rajasthan -1
Palaces in Rajasthan were the places where the royal families spent their maximum leisure time. Peculiar thing about these palaces is that maximum palaces are located amidst or around lakes and ponds. These palaces were built to showcase the lifestyle, leisure and personal taste of various members of royal family. Even their personal rooms were […]
