In india where is pink city?

Question

pink city means Jaipur

Answer 1

Jaipur, popularly known as the Pink City, was founded in 1727 AD by one of the greatest rulers of the Kachhawaha clan, the astronomer king Sawai Jai Singh. The pink color was used at the time of making to create an impression of red sandstone buildings of Mughal cities - and repainted in 1876, during the visit of the Prince of Wales. The city is best explored on foot and the adventurous visitor willing to go into the inner lanes can discover a whole new world not visible to the tourist-in-a-hurry.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Jaipur is barely 262 kilometers from New Delhi, and is well connected by road, rail and air. Detailed information on how to get to Jaipur and where to stay is given here

PLACES OF INTEREST
Places of interest are mainly located within the walled city. The City Palace complex is the most important landmark with its numerous outbuildings, courtyards, impressive gateways and temples. Across the road from the palace is the Jantar Mantar, one of the five observatories built bySawai Jai Singh. A collection of complex astronomical instruments, chisseled out of stone- most of which continue to provide fairly accurate information to this day - is the highlight of this observatory

Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds) adjoins the outside of the palace wall. Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh, the Hawa Mahal is a remarkable structure which overlooks one of the main streets and also provides some excellent views of the city. In the not-too-distant past, ladies of the court found it convenient to watch the activities on the streets below without being observed themselves.

Located just outside the walled city is the sprawling Ram Niwas Garden. The garden houses the majestic Albert Hall Mueseum. Opened in 1887 AD, this impressive building displays a rich collection of paintings, carpets, ivory, stone and metal sculpture among other objects.

THE GARLAND FORTS


These forts, though built at different periods, are so located that they seem to be stringed together.

AMER


Set in a picturesque location, Amer is a fascinating blend of Hindu and Mughal architecture. Built in the 16th century by Raja Man Singh, it sprawls on the hillside. Click here to see a panoramic view of the formidable Amer with Jaigarh in the background. Built in red sandstone and white marble, the palace complex has some very interesting apartments, the likes of which are not to be found anywhere else in the country. Jai Mandir, Sheesh Mahal, Sukh Niwas and Ganesh Pole are the prominent areas of interest.


The old township of Amer lies at the foothills of the palace and has an old world charm, a character of its own. Jagat Shiromani Temple, Narsingh Temple are some of the places of interest.

JAIGARH


Jaigarh , or the Fort of Victory, is a rugged fort built in 1726. The world's largest cannon on wheels is to be found here. The fort houses a museum and provides some excellent views of the Amer Palace.

NAHARGARH

It is the first of the three forts. Built in 1734, this fort provides some stunning views of the city down below both during daytime and at night. An open air restaurant-"PADAO" lets you enjoy the panoramic view of the city even as you sip a hot cup of coffee on a pleasant evening !


Nearby Excursion Points

SHOPPING

Jaipur is a shopper's paradise. This is one of the few places where the shoppers may actually watch the skilled artisans producing the articles they want to buy.

For more information on what and where to shop in Jaipur, click here.
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Answer 2

pink city or Jaipur is capital of state of Rajasthan and on a 5hr drive by road towards South west of Delhi.
Overall it lies in North west part of India and is an important tourist destination.
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Answer 3

Pink City of ndia, Jaipur is about 270 kms south of New Delhi.

Answer 4

You have named it yourself---Jaipur is known as the Pink City. if you wish to visit Jaipur it is a nice place to see with its palaces , architecture etc. As you will be there make it a point to see Agra, Amer, Udaipur if time and funds permit. it would be worth it,..Rajasthan is one of the places to visit in India. Famous for its Rajahs and a lot of history...So much to discover...

Answer 5

pink city means the city which looks like in pink colour. The name of this city is jaipur. This one is situated at Rajasthan.

Answer 6

Jaipur, Rajasthan

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Answer 10

Its in the state of Rajasthan....its known for its castles and architecture...