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Amber Fort:
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Located just 11 kms away from Jaipur City, Amber fort is a majestic fort with perfect
scenic beauty and a chance to celebrate history.
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Jaigarh Fort:
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Jaigarh Fort, also known as Victory Fort is situated just 15 km away from the Pink
City. The main attraction of this Fort is the massive Cannon, named Jaivan is the
largest cannon in the world.
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Nahargarh Fort:
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One cannot stay far away from this splendid fort for it offers the most spectacular
view of Jaipur. Built atop Arravalis, this fort also depicts the true tradition
of Jaipur.
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City Palace:
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This beautiful palace is a perfect epitome of art and architechture, encompassing
lush gardens, museums and the mahals of the Royal kings and queens. This piece of
art truely represents the pride of Jaipur.
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Jantar Mantar:
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Jantar Mantar is the largest stone astronomical observatory in the world. It is
one of the five astronomical observatories built by Maharaja Jai Singh. The compound
instruments, whose settings and shapes are scientifically designed depicts the forte
of Medieval Indian Astronomy.
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Govind Devji Temple:
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A vital part of the city Palace complex, this Krishna temple has been highly preserved
by the erstwhile royal family. Sawai Jai Singh installed the image of GOVIND DEV
JI (an incarnation of lord Krishna) after it was brought from Vrindavan.
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Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple:
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The term Moti Dungri means Hill of Pearls or Pearl Hill. The hill is occupied by
a palace and a temple. The temple of Moti Doongri is dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
This ancient temple serves as a tourist attraction for the scenic view it offers.
Moti Dungri Temple is significant from the religious point of view. People from
far and near often come to this sacred temple to pay their homage to Lord Ganesha.
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Iskcon Temple:
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The International Society for Krishna Consciousness ISKCON was established in 1966
by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada Srila Prabhupada.
ISKCON has since developed into a world wide confederation of 10,000 temple devotees
and 250,000 congregational devotees. By Grace of Sri Sri Giridhari Dauji, we have
Established this temple. Iskcon Jaipur Temple Invites All Devotees to visit Our
Temple facility.
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A Must Visit Place in Jaipur
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Chokhi Dhani:
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A Unique Village Resort. This ethnic resort captures the quintessence of Rajasthan
as a whole. The moment you enter this resort, you are greeted with utmost splendor
followed by camel ride, elephant ride, traditional Rajasthani Music and Dance. Whether
its the Puppet show or a ride on the swings, one feels totally enraptured in this
place.
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Shopping Delights:
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The real Jaipur can be experienced once you set forth your foot on the exhuberant
hustle bustle of Bapu bazaar, Johari Bazaar, Nehru Bazaar, Haldiyon ka Rastaa. From
lehariyas to bandhej to traditional Jootis you will find more than you can think
of.
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Places of Interest nearby Jaipur:
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Ajmer Sharif, Pushkar, Sariska-Wild Life Sanctuary, Ranthambore-Wild Life Sanctuary.
These places are quick to reach and one is able to get back the same day.
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