Jaipur Attractions
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Jal Mahal
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Also known as Water Palace, Built in the mid 18th century by Madho Singh I The Palace
was developed as a pleasure spot and was used for the royal duck shooting parties.
A causeway leads to Jal Mahal Palace situated in the middle of Man Sagar Lake, opposite
the cenotaphs.
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Hawa Mahal
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The ornamental facade of this "Palace of Winds" is a prominent landmark in Jaipur.
Their five-storey structures of sandstone plastered pink encrusted with fine trelliswork
and elaborate balconies. The palace has 953 niches and windows. Built in 1799 by
Pratap Singh, the Mahal was a royal grandstand for the palace women.
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Birla Planetarium
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The Birla Planetarium is at the BM Birla Science & Technology Centre, near Statue
Circle. The Planetarium offers unique audio-visual educational and entertainment
with its modern computerised projections system.
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Albert Hall
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Situated in the middle of the Ram Niwas garden, as a centre attraction was the exquisitely
built structure of Albert Hall, which was designed by Sir Swinton Jacob, a British
architect who designed many palaces in Rajasthan. Combining the elements of English
and north Indian architecture known as the pride of the New Jaipur opened in 1887
AD, it is a very well maintained and impressive building displaying a rich collection
of Art- de- fact like paintings, carpet, ivory, stone and metal sculptures and colourful
crystal works etc.
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Birla Lakshmi Narayan Temple
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Birla Mandir or the Lakshmi - Narayan Temple, situated just below the Moti Dungari.
This is a modern temple built of white marble on top of a hill, dominating the skyline
of south Jaipur.
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Jaipur Zoo
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Just opposite the Albert Hall is one of the oldest ZOO in the country, harbouring
different species of birds and animals.
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Sisodia Rani ka Bagh
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Sawai Jai Singh built it in 1728. The garden is laid in Mughal style and it depicts
the legends of Radha and Krishna. The garden is located 8 km from Jaipur - Agra
road . It consists of tiered multi-level gardens with fountains, watercourses and
painted pavilions. Sawai Jai Singh built it for his Sisodia Queen from Udaipur.
The palace house has several galleries, pavilions and beautiful murals depicting
scenes from the life of lord Krishna.
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Ravindra Rang Manch (Theatre)
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Another piece of attraction near the Albert Hall, is the Ravindra Rang Manch (theatre)
with a modern art gallery and a performing art theatre both indoors and open air.
Recently added joints of interest are streets dotted with food stalls, which promises
a delicious variety of Indian fast food certainly relished by the tourists.
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Raj Mandir Cinema
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Jaipur's Art Moderne Raj Mandir Cinema is a popular tourist attraction and India's
best known cinema building situated MI Road, Jaipur. The exterior of the building
is made up of various asymmetrical shapes, zig-zags, curves and even stars set into
the facade, all lit at night by concealed lighting.
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Sanganer
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Sanganer is located 16 Kms from Jaipur. It is also known for exquisite Jain temples.
Moreover, it is an important centre for crafts and hand-printed textiles that is
internationally famous. The most beautiful temple in Sanganer is the ancient Shri
Digamber Jain temple.
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