On a Trip to Jaipur: Do Not Miss To See These Places. Part-2

In this part, we will continue the journey that we started of Jaipur in the last blog.

• Chokhi Dhani: It is a Rajasthani theme based village with rajasthani food, folk dances, magic show, elephant, camel & horse rides, astrologers etc. If you are not familiar with rajasthani culture and the food that enhance the culture. It is a nice place for outing with family as it opens in the evening. You will get all things that a rajasthani culture have and now as there are various other like ‘Aapno Rajasthan, Amber villas’ but still the pioneer of this theme based village is Chokhi Dhani.

  

  Chokhi Dhani

• Nahargarh Fort: Nahargarh was built by Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur. The meaning of nahargarh is ‘Abode of the Tiger’. Fort comprises of Maghvendra bhawan which has 12 similar apartments for 9 of the queens and the king can visit any of the queens without the other knowing.  It also has a small reservoir which was used for bathing and you may know it if you have watched Rang-De-Basanti.  

  

  Nahargarh Fort
  

• Birla Mandir: Birla temple is also called as Laxmi Narayan Temple and is one of the grandest temples in the modern architecture. It was completed in 1988 and completely made up of white marbles. It is situated just below the famous moti dungri hills. The temple was financed by Birla Family.

  

  Birla Mandir

• Albert Hall Museum: The first stone was put when Albert visited India in 1876. This building took 10 years to get completed. It is an “Industrial Arts” museum. Over the years it has become a centre of knowledge and civilizations, and also to preserve Indian arts and crafts. Collections include musical instruments, vases and urns and masks.

  

  Albert hall Museum

•  Galta Temple: It is located few kilometers east of Jaipur; some people call it the monkey temple because there is a big population of monkeys. It is a combination of several temples and sacred water basins where the hindus take their spiritual bath.

  

  Galta Temple

 Visiting all these places will make you tired so do not forget to plan your stay at Laxmi palace hotel Jaipur where you can relax and get ready for the next day.

On a Trip to Jaipur: Do Not Miss To See These Places. Part-1

If you are coming to Jaipur for the first time to visit this beautiful city or you can say, the pink city. Below are few places which will help you:

1. Amber Fort: Raja Man Singh, the man behind the construction of Amber fort. It is a huge palace situated on a rocky crest. It consists of fort, palaces, temples and the big courtyards. The most beautiful part of Amber fort is the Sheesh Mahal(Palace of Mirrors) which is very beautiful.

   

   Amber Fort

2. City Palace: City palace is situated in the centre of city and it is the place where the royal family of Jaipur lives. The palace was built around 1729-1732 during the reign of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Besides the palace there is a museum with an iconic clock tower in it. 

   

   City Palace

3. Jaigarh Fort: Jaigarh Fort was built in 1726 by Jai Singh. Since it is located high on a high hill you will have spectacular views of Jaipur and also of Amber Fort. Both the forts are actually connected by passages that are not open to use now. The fort has water reservoirs, palaces, temples and a puppet theater. At the cannon foundry is the world’s largest wheeled cannon, Jaya Vana.

   

   Cannon at Jaigarh Fort

4.  Jantar Mantar:Jantar Mantar or calculation instrument when translated is constructed by Maharaja Jai Singh II. It is a group of 14 unique structures; each has its own fumction for astronomical measurement. 

   

   Jantar Mantar

5. Hawa Mahal:Hawa Mahal is a beautifully designed structure. It is having 5 floors and its pyramidal structure signifies both the crown of the Hindu god Krishna and the tail of a peacock signifying royalty and power.It was designed for the women living inside the palace, they can see the street below but the people on the street cannot see them.

   

   Hawa Mahal

While enjoying the heritage of Jaipur you can stay at Laxmi Palace Hotel, a heritage place to live in Jaipur. These are just the half of the things to see in Jaipur. Next edition of the blog will be posted soon.

Take a Look at Jaipur Jewellery Show with Your Stay at Laxmi Palace Hotel

For all women or I can say the jewellery lowers or jewellery wearers. It is a great opportunity if you want to buy good jewellery and also to see the latest designs available. This is the 12^th edition of the jewellery show. Show starts on 20^th December till 23^rd December 2014. Timings are between 10 A.M. to 7 P.M. This show will have almost 300 exhibitors from gems and the jewellery industry. The exhibitors will be displaying their latest designs and collection in the Jaipur Jewellery Show. 

The themes of the jewellery show this year is Ruby and that too in red, royal and rare category. The venue for the jewellery show is at Jaipur exhibition & convention center, Sitapura, Jaipur. Location is at a distance which can be covered in less than half an hour from Laxmi Palace Hotel. It is not a distance if you want to enjoy the beauty of gems as the list of exhibitors is huge this time for the festival. List contains Arihant Jewelz, Vijay Gems, Umrao by Shah Gems, Ruby Fortune, Sanskriti Jewels, Nine Jewellery, Milana Kreations, Jewelz by Neelam Modi and many more. 

If you are found of jewellery & heritage environment, than it is the right time for you to visit Jaipur. Jaipur jewellery show will become more comfortable if your stay at the hotel will be comfortable. So, if you want great comfort at your stay Laxmi Palace Hotel is the right place for you.

Enjoy Jayantika: Musical Extravaganza with Your Stay at Laxmi Palace Hotel

For all the music lovers, it is the right time to visit Jaipur.  Jayantika, a musical extravaganza is happening on Saturday 13th November 2014 at Albert Hall Museum, Adarsh Nagar Jaipur from 5.00 PM onwards. This musical extravaganza is hosted by Seher and it is having various colors in it. Participants from different genres like Sufi, Classical, Folk, and Devotional and Contemporary music will be sharing the same stage. If you want to listen to the mesmerizing diversity of music then this is the right place and right venue for you. You can visit Jaipur the next day if you want to plan for a weekend visit to the city. Laxmi palace hotels are the nearest stop from Sindhi Camp bus stand and it is also close to the railway station of Jaipur.

The huge list of performers includes names like Vedic chanting by Panini Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Sufiana Qalams by Wadali Brothers, Sagun Nirgun by Madhup Mudgal, Gurbani by Bhai Gurmeet Singh Shant, Bhakti Pravah by Sudha Raghuraman, Kabir Bhajans by Mukhtiyar Ali, Christain Hymns and Gospel music by Ao Naga Choir, Papon and East India Company and Raghu Dixit Project. The entry at the venue is free.

It is good if you can plan a weekend visit to Jaipur and can do the site seeing on Sunday and see the beauty of the heritage city and enjoy Rajasthani food with it. If you want to increase the excitement of visiting the city you should stay in a hotel which can give you the feeling of a royal heritage place. To get this feeling in an affordable pricing you should plan your stay at Laxmi Palace Hotel, a home away from home.

Enjoy Jairangam (Jaipur Theater Festival) With Your Stay in Laxmi Palace Hotel, Jaipur

If you are a theater lover, than this is the right time to book your tickets to Jaipur and watch the Jaipur theater festival starting from 8^th December 2014 till 15^th December 2014. In this theater festival some of the most well-known theater personalities including artists, directors and playwrights will be attending. Festival will also have street play & photography competition for schools and colleges. The venues will be Jawahar Kala Kendra and Ravindra Manch. The places where the show will happen are very close to the hotel.

Schedule for the plays is as follows:

Dec 8

Court Martial: Written by Swadesh Deepak and directed by Arvind Gaur.
Samjhauta: Directed by Pravin Kumar Gunjan.

Dec 9

Maan Gaye Dulhe Bhai: Written by Raffi Shabir and directed by Farukh Sher Khan.
Gadhe Ki Baraat: Directed by Dinesh Ahlawat.

Dec 10

Abhiyukt: Written by S. Vasudev and directed by Narendra Gupta.
The Shadows Of Othello: Directed by Isteyak Arif Khan.

Dec 11

Salaam India: Directed by Lushin Dubey.
Prem Patanga: Written by Vimal Chandra Pandey and directed by Sourabh Anant.

Dec 12

Sir Sir Sarla: Written and directed by: Makrand Deshpandey
Andhere Ke Romeo Juliet: Directed by Rasika Agashe.

Dec 13
Stories In A Song: Directed by Sunil Sanbag.
Oedipus: Directed by Ashok Bhanthia.

Dec 14

Taj Mahal Ka Tender: Written by Ajay Shukla and directed by Salim Arif
Ekla Chalo Re: Featuring four solo plays backto back.

Dec 15

Colourblind: Directed by Manav Kaul.
Sakhram Binder: Directed by Vijay Kumar.

Do not miss the opportunity to see some of the best written plays with the mesmerizing smell of Rajasthani heritage. Schedule your visit and book your stay at Laxmi palace hotel, a heritage home away from home.

Places to Visit in Jaipur

City Palace, the current residence of the Royal Family of Jaipur is a beautiful palace located in the Pink City of Jaipur. It is surrounded by large imposing walls on all sides that give it a look like an audience hall, along with several pavilions and other artistically constructed buildings.

Amber Fort is also fondly known as the Amber Palace, The Amber Fort was constructed during the reign of Raja Man Singh in the 15th century. Owing to the influence of the Hindu and Muslim artisans of that era, the palace bears a sharp resemblance to the fusion of both religions in its creation. The Amber Fort has beautiful palaces and courtyards, large and wide gateways and staircases, as well as delicately sculptured pillared pavilions.

Hawa Mahal aka Palace of Winds, owes its existence to the Parda system of the late 17th and 18th centuries. It was built in 1799 by Sawai Pratap Singh and was designed by Lalchand Ustad. The five-storey structure has more than 950 windows. It was built with red and pink sandstone. The latticework of Hawa Mahal was built in such a way that women could watch the processions and everyday life of the city from there. Hawa Mahal is situated at Badi Chaupar near Johri Bazaar and gives a beautiful view of the entire Pink City. It currently houses an archaeological museum and is side by the ‘zenana’ (women’s section).

Jantar Mantar was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II during his reign between 1727 and 1734. The monument is testimony to the intellectual prowess of astrologers of that era and proudly stands as one of the five astronomical observatories of India.

Jal Mahal is a beautiful lake palace which was built during the reign of the ruler Sawai Madho Singh during the 18th century and is situated in the middle of Mansarovar Lake. Red Sandstone was used in its construction and it is considered as one of the largest artificial lakes of Jaipur. The purpose of building it was to serve as a summer resort for the Royal family and it’s guests. The five-storey structure is bespoke of Rajasthani and Mughal architectural motifs and styles.

HotelLaxmi Palace is a heritage hotel with all the modern amenities that are found in a posh hotel. It is located right in the vicinity of these tourist spots. 

The Pink city of Jaipur celebrates 287th Birthday on November 18, 2014

The city of Jaipur was founded in the year 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. On November 18, 2014, Jaipur celebrated its 287^th birthday. The city was decked up with colorful flags, the old city wore a fresh paint of pink that is so synonymous with the name of Pink City Jaipur, with rice powdered colorful rangoli patterned at the main entrance gates of the city. It was indeed a sight to behold and cherish.

Jaipur has always been considered as one of the major art and craft centers of India. One has just to walk into the bylanes or big roads of this city and is sure to find some kind of art or craft being made here. Whether it is jewellery, blue pottery, terracotta pottery, stone carvings, miniature paintings, semi precious stones painting, weaving, tie and dye artisans, ironsmiths, to mention a few.

Even the spices found in the markets have a distinct taste bearing testimony to this desert capital.

With the city abuzz with the tourist season, there is a stream of local as well as international tourists visiting here. Jaipur being a heritage city, the first choice of tourists is palace hotels, havelis or heritage hotels.

Hotel Laxmi Palace is one such heritage hotel that is situated right near the vicinity of Jaipur Railway Station and Sindhi Camp Bus Stand. It has modern fittings while keeping special attention to the ambience of its historicity and ethnicity.

Tax Reduction for Heritage Hotels in Rajasthan see boom in Tourist influx

It was more of a gift cheque by the Rajasthan Government to slash tax rates from 14% to 5% for heritage hotels in the State. This move by the government has helped in boosting tourist influx in the State.  Rajasthan State is dotted with royal palaces, havelis and heritage properties which have been converted into tourist hotels. Tourism is considered as the major backbone of the state’s economy.

The heritage hotel owners are all smiles as they are now able to offer better and economical rates to their clientele. Good and pocket-friendly rates mean better business for the heritage hotel industry.

Already there has been a healthy influx of tourists from various parts of the world as well as local Indians who are seen opting for heritage hotels for their stay here in the major tourist cities of Rajasthan such as Jaipur, Ajmer, Jodhpur, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Sawai Madhopur, Kota, Alwar, etc. 

If you have plans of visiting Jaipur, do keep in mind the heritage Hotel Laxmi Palace which is located just minutes away from the Jaipur Railway Station as well as being merely yards away from the Sindhi Camp Bus Stand. It has a nice, clean environment with some of the best dishes doled out in Rajasthani cuisine. A highly hospitable place with a truly traditional feel and backdrop with contemporary amenities to suit today’s tourist. There is also the facility of pick-up from the Railway Station or Airport if required by the tourist.

So come and enjoy sightseeing Jaipur during your stay at Hotel Laxmi Palace.

Jaipur on World Map with 1100 Girls Biggest Ever Selfie

Jaipur the Pink City of Rajasthan in India is famous for its forts, palaces, rich cultural and traditional heritage as well as good wholesome Rajasthani cuisine. It is also a major destination for colored gems and jewellery.

But now it finds itself on the World Map thanks to 1100 girls from different schools and colleges of the city trying to click the biggest ever selfie from their mobile phones in an attempt to create a World Record of sorts.

There was a burst of adrenaline everywhere and enthusiasm ruled the day as all the girls armed with mobile phones and dressed up in their very best with their friends and relatives turned up to be a part of this special selfie. 

Now with the tourist season underway, cultural and fun filled activities are trending these days. Local as well as foreign tourists are seen flocking to Jaipur on a daily basis. From palace hotels, 5, 4, & 3 star hotels to heritage hotels and even small guest houses it is a first come first served scene. 

Speaking of heritage hotels, the Hotel Laxmi Palace at the Bani Park area near the Bus Stand stands well apart in its comfort, ambience, hospitality and multi-cuisine food specialties. Enthrall yourself with the heritage feel while enjoying modern day amenities here.

If you are planning a holiday to Jaipur, do look up the heritage Hotel Laxmi Palace and enjoy your stay here in Jaipur.

Snow World opens up at G.T. Central, Jaipur – Enjoy the experience of actual snow in Rajasthan while staying at the Hotel Laxmi Palace in Jaipur

Rajasthan State and Jaipur especially is known for tourist inflow to visit its beautiful palaces, formidable forts and markets offering traditional wares and attires. Jaipur is also a popular destination for diamonds, colored gems and gold, silver, kundan and meenakari jewellery.

But now with the advent of the winter season, a new reason to come to Jaipur has come up with the opening of the Snow World at G T Central in Jaipur. It is a fun-filled place to come and enjoy with family and friends. Even if you’re a solitary individual that doesn’t matter at all. The Snow World has its own charisma that attracts one and all.

Enjoy the thrill of sliding in the snow or participating in exuberant snowball fights with your loved ones. The realistic polar bears, seals and penguins along with the Ice Age animals are a joy for the young in age and heart and for those who would like to relive the charm of sipping a hot cuppa of coffee while cuddling up in the snow – the Food Zone is just the place for you. For party revelers there is even a Party Zone which is theme based such as Snow themes, Cartoon themes, Rockstar Themes, Jungle themes, Love themes and many more to choose from. 

Enjoy your stay at the Hotel Laxmi Palace located near the Sindhi Camp Bus Stand in Jaipur and experience actual snow in the desert state of Rajasthan.

Diwali festival heralds in huge tourist influx to Pink City

The start of the Diwali festival has seen an unprecedented influx of tourist visits to Pink City. The tourists are of different segments of society and countries. The markets are buzzing with festivity and gaiety. People can be seen thronging the market places for shopping of clothes, handicrafts, designer wears, designer jewellery as well as gold, silver and precious stones jewellery.

Jaipur is a well known heritage city that is dotted with historicity in its surroundings. The once abode of Maharajas and Rajas of the State of Rajasthan is still visited for its beautiful forts, palaces and gardens. 

Heritage hotels are in great demand by tourists to Jaipur. Hotel Laxmi Palace is one such hotel that is right in the midst of the city and is refurnished with modern fittings, cable TV and other necessary amenities. The tariff is also pocket-friendly and the staff is courteous too. The best thing about the place is that they have maintained their traditional and aesthetic outlook. If you have a taste for rich and spicy food or continental cuisines, you can be sure to get both of them here.

Due to the heavy rush, accommodation in hotels has become a pricey issue. Those who have booked their hotel rooms in advance are the fortunate ones. So it is always wise to book well in advance to avoid any disappointments and a spoilt mood on a vacation.

Welcome to the Hotel Laxmi Palace and experience the hospitality of the Rajasthani culture.

Jaipur to be a part of the ‘Gold Tourism Circuit’ in India

Indian jewellers have welcomed the proposal hosted by the World Gold Council to create a Gold Tourism Circuit in India for the sale of Hand crafted jewellery. The impetus is to promote exquisitely manufactured handicraft jewellery as compared to machine made jewellery.

This will give a boost to the artisans involved in the said manufacture and increase an influx of domestic as well as international buyers of this intricate jewellery.

The initial cities which are planned to be developed to meet the burgeoning demand of handcrafted jewellery for the Gold Tourism Circuit are Jaipur, Kolkata, Ahmadabad, Surat and Coimbatore.

There is a huge demand for handcrafted jewellery as the same is 100% unique and cannot be replicated easily. The World Gold Council Vision 2020 foresees a five-fold business growth by the year 2020 from India alone.

Jaipur is also a favorite destination for gems and jewellery lovers other than just gold jewellery. It is also a well known heritage city that is frequented by tourists for visiting the world famous monuments, forts and palatial gardens.

When you come to this wonderful city do make it a point to stay at a heritage hotel and enjoy rich and traditional Rajasthani hospitality and mouth-watering cuisines. Hotel Laxmi Palace is located just 5 minutes walk from Jaipur Railway Station and just a stone throw’s distance from the Sindhi Camp Bus Stand. This heritage building has been refurbished to give it a modern outlook while maintaining its heritage status. A must place to stay when you visit Jaipur city.