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.