[hindi_jokes] Incredible India........Jaipur...

Built in 1799, by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh the 'Hawa Mahal', Palace of the Wind, is one
of the major landmarks of Jaipur. It is five storeys high, and in the Rajput days, served
as a vantage point for the royal women to watch the street life and stately processions
without being watched. The structure looks two dimensional and the many windows provide a
natural ventilation system for the chambers inside. Today, around the Hawa Mahal lies the
Johari Bazaar one of the many colorful bazaars of Jaipur.

The front facade	The watchtower also	From the back	A distant view
The curves	Hawa mahal complex	Pink city walls	Sentry post
From one end to the other	The bazaar below	Carving at the gate	Cannon at the gate

Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar, built between 1728 and 1734 by Jai Singh, literally means the 'instruments
for measuring the harmony of the heavens'. This was the biggest of the five observatories
he built and the only one which is still in use today. In all there are 17 instruments in
the Jantar Mantar comlex. These instruments can be used to calculate, the local time at
Jaipur, up to an accuracy of 2 seconds, and also gives the time in a 24 hour format for all
he days of the year. There are also instruments to measure the lonngitude and latitude of
the celestial bodies, the azimuth (arc of the celestial great circle from Zenith to horizon)
of planetary bodies, the altitude and the azimuth,the angular measurement of an object from
the equator, the precise coordinates of celestial bodies and the sun's longitude and latitude
and the zodiacal sign that it is passing through.

See the Delhi Jantar Mantar here...

History	12 hour time	Marble stone showing time	2 second Sun-dial
World's largest	Jantar mantar complex	Tells time on all 365 days	Constellation positions
Zodiac measurement	Model of Sundial	Azimuth measurement	Shadow showing angle

Jai Singh II began to build this small fort in 1734. It stands tall with its massive walls on
top of a hill facing the city of Jaipur. It provides a wonderful view of the city and in the
nights when the fort is floodlit, Jaipur revels in the shadows of its own Acroplis. Nahargarh
was used as the treasure of the Jaipur kingdom and even the highest state officials would only
be allowed to approach the fort blindfolded. In the 1880s Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh
transformed Nahargarh into a monsoon retreat. Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, the designer of Jaipur,
built this palace with its beautiful interiors of frescoes and stucco designs that was used
mainly by the harem women.
Each of the Maharaja's nine wives was given a two-storey apartment, which were set around
three sides of a rectangular courtyard. The maharaja's personal living wing was built on the
fourth side. The apartments were arranged in such an order that the king could visit any
one queen's room without the knowledge of the others. For his convenience, each queen had her
name inscribed above her door.
There are now two cafes in the fort, Durg Cafe and Padao, and both serve as a hangout during the
cooler evenings. Padao offers a breathtaking view of the sunset.

Monsoon retreat	Harem house	The Queens' chambers	View from inside
Arches	Windows	More Windows	Doors
Rooms	Rooftop	Rajput architecture	Pigeon on top
Pigeon on the wall	Fort walls	Medieval atmosphere	Protecting cannon
City from above	Jaipur	Sunset over Jaipur	The final moments

One of the finest examples of Rajput architecture, it was the ancient capital of the
Kachhawah rulers. The original palace was built by Raja Man Singh and additions were made
later by Sawai Jai Singh. Within the palace are the Diwan-e-Aam or the "Hall of Public
Audience", the Diwan-e-Khas or the "Hall of Private Audience" and the Sukh Niws where a cool
breeze blows across channels of water for the purpose of air-conditioning. Here are the
private chambers of the queens with windows having latticed screens so that the ladies could
watch the proceedings of the royal court in privacy. The palace houses the Sheesh Mahal
(House of Mirrors) and is one of the prime attractions of the palace.
The palace lies within the Amer Fort which owes its construction to three rulers: Raja Man
Singh, Mirza Raja Jai Singh and Sawai Jai Singh and took two centuries to build, much of it
having been made in the 1500s. The Amer Fort is, in roughly equal proportions, a pleasure-palace,
a former centre of administration and a military stronghold- all worth seeing. Fountains
and waterways, gardens and courtyards spread out across the rest of the fort, the ramparts of
which actually weave their way into the mountains for miles around.

Panorama of the moat	In the valley	Amber palace	Elephants in the moat
The view from below	Against the sky	The fort gates	The palace gates
The fort walls	Watchtower on the mountain	View of the valley beyond	The main complex
The Victory gate	The Saffron garden	The palace guarded by Jaigarh	Diwan i am
The pillars of the hall	Balance in pillars	Sheesh Mahal	Grill work
Mirror ceilings	Beautiful mirrors	The intricate work	Carvings on the wall
How many animals can you spot?	Colorful gates	Ganesha watches over	Flower pattern 1
Flower pattern 2	Flower pattern 3	Cooling tunnels	Elephant ride, Amer
Come on!	Home in the palace

The Jaigarh fort is by far the most spectacular of the three-hilltop forts that overlook
Jaipur (Amer, Nahargarh are the other two). In Mughal times, the Jaipur region was a major
weapon-producing centre for the Mughal and Rajput rulers, several of which are on display
in the fort's museum. It is one of the few military structures of medieval India preserved
almost intact, containing a granary, a well-planned cannon foundry, several temples,
a meeting place for the troops and commanders, a tall tower and a giant mounted cannon -
the Jaivan which is the largest cannon in the world, with a range of 35 kilometers and uses
100 kg of gun powder to shoot a 50kg iron cannonball. It does not have those delicate structures
or palaces like that of Amber and that is what makes this a real hardcore fortress. Jaigarh
means `Victory Fort' and was built between the 15th and the 18th century, and stands 15 km
from Jaipur, amidst rock-strewn, thorn-scrub covered hills, its forbidding stone ramparts
are visible from the Jaipur town. Jaigarh was once responsible for the security of both Jaipur
and Amber and its impressive walls and citadels provide enough reason to believe so.

Jaigarh fort	Army private fort	Strong walls	All along the watchtower
Watching the valleys	Military watchtower	Standing high over Amer	Protecting the city
Fort complex	Water supply	Designed walls	The Maharaja's view
Dance courtyard	Jaivana	World's largest cannon	50kg cannonball
Hidden treasure	Temple within	Shiva and Vishnu	Commanders meeting hall
Maharaja's balcony	Naturally lit	The Maharaja	Follow his eyes

Jal Mahal was built by Sawai Pratap Singh in 1799 A.D. in the midst of the Man Sagar lake as a
pleasure spot. The lake was formed by construcing a dam between the two hills by Sawai Man Singh
I. During the winter months one can see a large number of migratory birds at the lake. The Palace
itself is not open to the public, but the location is great for an early morning or evening walk.

The real side up

Jal Mahal

Reflections

Pillars, double in size

Jaipur, is THE city for shopping. From beautiful razais (blankets) to colorful skirts and
shoes, this is the place for shopaholics. With its many bazaars weaving through the Pink City,
the sudden bolt of color one sees in Jaipur will leave even the most experienced shoppers
colorless. Make a list of items to purchase, look around, beware of touts and Bargain, Bargain
and Bargain!

Johari Bazaar	At night	Dolls	Variety store
Joothis	Shoes	Clothes	More clothes
And more	Sarees galore	Pagadis	Bangles
Pavement store	Window shopping

ituated about 6 km from the Jaipur airport, this pleasure resort converts into a bustling village
every night between 7pm and 11pm. There are artists performing various acts, magicians, dancers,
puppet shows, camel, elephant and bullock cart rides, fairs and people walking around with hookahs.
Combine this festive atmosphere with desi-ghee soaked traditional Rajsthani food and for 200 Rupees
a person its a deal that offers more than it takes.
It is a great place to go eat a good meal, revel in the simple beauty of rural India and relax in
their coir cots.

Choki Dhani tower	Resort complex	The decor	Balancing act, Rajasthan
Puppet show	Magician	This way Maharaj!	Singers
Instrumentalist	Decorated Elephant

Delhi is just
four hours from Jaipur, so it makes for a great day trip. If you can stay the night
then it makes it even more comfortable.

Welcome to Rajasthan	The Amer Fort	The walls around the city	The Watch Tower
A segment of the 11 Km wall	The Victory Gate	An elephant approaching	The Jaigarh Fort
The Summer residence	The Winter residence	The Columns	Birds have their fun, Amer Fort, Jaipur
We watch as the fly	And settle down	A well designed awning	What an entrance!
A more simplified door	Mirror work at Sheesh Mahal	Grill work (Jali)	Where are the precisous stones?
Marble inlay	The smooth designs	The City Palace	The multi faceted facade
Lone monkey, City palace, Jaipur	Earthly colors	Crafted windows	Windows, balconies, doors
Colored entrance 1	Colored entrance 2	Peacock design	Pot dancer, Choki Dhani
Bends to pick up a note	The puppet show	Rajasthani attire	A village design
Bul Biuliya (The maze)	Joy ride	A faster joy ride	Acrobatic Dancer, Choki Dhani
Dancing with fire, Rajasthan	But certainly dance

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