City Palace
| Fast facts - | Charminar is one of the popular tourist attractions in Hyderabad. The monument is an important specimen of the grand architecture of the Mughal period. |
| Did you know - | Charminar is also known as the "Four Towers" or "Mosque of the four minarets". It was built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah in the year 1591 after he shifted the capital from Golconda. |
| Must do - | Witness the grand and beautiful monument and the grand carvings and monuments. |
City Palace ranks the popular tourist attractions in Jaipur. This majestic place is a great specimen of the medieval Rajput style of construction and is known for grand architecture and beautiful carvings. Hundreds of tourists and art lovers come to the City Palace to get a feel of the rich heritage and culture.
The City Palace in Jaipur was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh and is famous for its outstanding architecture. It is spread over a huge area and is surrounded by lush lawns, sprawling gardens, buildings and courtyards. Some of the buildings were built in the later part by the subsequent rulers.
The City Palace, Jaipur is a fine example of blend of Mughal and Rajasthani style of architecture. Some of the renowned buildings in the palace are the Badal Mahal, Chandra Mahal, and Mubarak Mahal and so on. The palace is also home to the Shri Govind Temple which is famous for the intricate carvings.
Tourists who visit the City Palace, Jaipur should also visit the onsite museum, which is known as the City Palace Museum. One can witness a number of relics and artifacts of medieval Rajput dynasties, especially of the Kachhwaha clan.
The City Palace can be easily accessed from various parts of the city. It only takes 30 minutes to come to the palace from the main city center of Jaipur. Jaipur is well connected with various parts of the country through various modes of transportation.
There are also plenty of hotels in Jaipur which offer pleasant accommodation. The city is home to luxury and heritage hotels, middle range hotels and budget and economy hotels. Most of the hotels are located close to the main city center.
