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Mandawa Fort, Mandawa
The Mandawa Fort is
one of the
most famous forts in Mandawa. It is located in the midst of Aravalli
Hills in
Rajasthan. The Mandawa fort is such a great attraction for tourists
as it helps
in revealing a lot about the rich history of the place along with
revealing the
unique features of Rajasthani architecture.
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Roop Niwas Kothi, Nawalgarh
ROOP NIWAS KOTHI HOTEL
is not only
an ideal base to see the havelis and explore the colourful bazaars
but staying
here is an unique experience in itself as within the hotel, with its
serene
atmosphere and old world charm you will find yourself living the
slow pace of
the times long gone and when you step out you will witness the
frenzied pace of
life where the small town of Nawalgarh is running to keep pace with
the rest of
India, its frescoed havelis standing proudly in the background,
reluctant to let
go of the past.
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Surajgarh Fort, Surajgarh
Thakur Suraj Mal
(1768-1787) built
the Surajgarh Fort in 1778. Born in 1755, he was a valiant warrior
and lived a
prosperous reign, with his life ending in the Battle of Tunga in
1787, against
the Marathas led by Mahadji Scindhia. The great antiquity of the
Kangra family
is undoubted. The first historic reference to Kangra/Jhalandhara is
found in the
works of Ptolemy – the Greek Geographer who accompanied Alexander on
his
expeditions.
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Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
Hawa Mahal is a sample
of the
perfection of the architecture. The Hawa Mahal, part of the Jaipur
city palace
complex is a familiar landmark, and is ties of pierced windows
overlooking the
street below. In actual from inside the building is only a series of
corridors
with windows overlooking the street.
Hawa
Mahal was
built with the pink & red sandstone, beautifully carved and
outlined
with white border and motif. Carvings and motifs designed on the
walls of
the Hawa Mahal are proof of the efforts, dedication and
skilfulness of the
artists of that period.
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Amer (Amber) Fort, Jaipur
The
Amber Fort was built by ‘Raja Shri Maan Singh JI Saheb’ (Maan Singh
I) (December
21, 1550 – July 6, 1614) in 16th century. Man Singh, one of the
first war chiefs
or the trusted general of the Emperor Akbar. Akbar included him
among the
‘Navaratnas’, or the 9 (nava) gems (ratna) of the royal court. Man
Singh began
the construction of a fortress-palace of white and red sandstone
i.e. Amber Fort
in 1592. He was the Kacchwaha (Rajput) of King of Amber, a state
later known as
Jaipur. Nearby he ordered to set a small temple devoted to ‘Sheela
Mata’, his
patron goddess.
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City Palace, Jaipur
This sprawling complex,
with its
gorgeous buildings and marvelous collection of art and artifacts is
without
parallel in Rajasthan. A major part of the 'City Palace' now
consists of the
'Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum'. It is also the residence of
the Jaipur
Royal Family.
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Junagarh Fort, Bikaner
Junagarh Fort was
constructed in
the year 1593 by Raja Rai Singh. It is believed that crocodiles were
bred in the
water moat surrounding the formidable fort. The construction is a
fine blend of
Mughal, Gujarati and Rajput style of architecture. The picturesque
courtyards
beautify the fort. The amazing architecture inside the fort inspires
you. Some
of the attractions inside the fort are Anup Mahal, Chandra Mahal,
Hawa Mahal,
Dungar Mahal, Diwan-e-khas and Ganga Mahal.
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Camel Safari, Bikaner
To
feel the essence of desert and enjoy ride on camel back, you need to
go for
Bikaner Camel Safari Day tours. Camel safari takes you to a
different world
where the landscape is not green but stunning and it is an adventure
of a
different kind altogether. On your safari ride, you will find
enchanting moments
that you would love to capture on your camera. The sunset is scenic
and you are
sure to be at a loss for words to describe the picturesque
setting.
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