Nahargarh Fort – The Spectacular Fort in Jaipur, Rajasthan
Nahargarh Fort or ‘abode of tigers’ is the 3rd majestic fort near Jaipur, Rajasthan alongside Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort. Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort, and Nahargarh Fort formed a strong defensive ring overlooking the city of Jaipur, Rajasthan.
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.
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur – World’s Largest Sundial
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is the world’s largest stone sundial. The name Jantar is derived from yantra a Sanskrit word, that means “instrument, machine”, and Mantar derived from mantrana, another Sanskrit word that means “consult, calculate”. It is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder […]
