THE PINK CITY - JAIPUR

Why Jaipur is known as Pink City?

This question must be in your mind.You'll notice that most buildings in Jaipur have "pink" terracotta-colored walls as soon as you arrive. The hue is symbolic of the history and culture of the city. Going back in time, in 1876, during his tour of India, Prince Albert visited Jaipur while the Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh was in charge. Maharaja devised an extraordinary scheme in an effort to impress the Prince. A sizable performance hall was built by the Maharaja and was given the name Prince Albert Hall Museum. Then he made the decision to repaint the entire city in terracotta pink in order to improve its appearance. In every weather, the colour was resilient and since then Jaipur is also known as ‘The Pink city’ of India.

The hue is a symbol of hospitality. The Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh's queen adored the hue and requested that the Maharaja make it a law that all homes in Jaipur must be painted pink and that the use of any other colour be forbidden. The law was passed in 1877 and is still in force today. The distinct vibes and flavours of Pink City Jaipur perfectly complement one another and provide a wholly unique exposure. The Pink City's most memorable vacation is to Jaipur because of all the forts, museums, restaurants, monuments, shopping, and other attractions. 

The best months to visit the pink city are from October to March. The visitors can explore the area without feeling the intense heat of the sun during these months due to the good weather.

1.Hawa Mahal

Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh constructed the Hawa Mahal in 1799, which is the ideal synthesis of Rajput and Mughal architecture. For the royal women to take part in celebrations and gatherings, the Hawa Mahal was constructed. It is constructed from stunning pink and red sandstone. The building is designed so that royal women can take in city life and street views without being seen by other people. In a five-story building, it contains 953 Jharokhas, also known as windows, and is shaped like the crown of Lord Krishna. Due to this, it is a must-see location in the pink city.

2. JAL MAHAL

As the name implies, Jaipur's water palace is known as Jal Mahal. Its Rajput and Mughal constructions mixed with a tropical architectural style are simply breathtaking to the human eye. It was constructed for the royal family to use as a summer entryway and is situated in the midst of Man Sagar Lake. It is ideal to go to Jal Mahal when it is raining since it appears gorgeous and fantastic under the stars.

3. AMER FORT

One of the most well-known forts and palaces in Jaipur. A hill is where the Amer fort is situated. The Amer fort served as a robust protection for the city in earlier times. The fusion of Mughal and Indian architecture is breathtakingly stunning. Even the assailants allegedly had no desire to destroy it. Experience the light and sound display while visiting this location to learn more about the rich history of the fort and city. The highlight of visiting Amber Fort is a full moon night Kathak performance. The event is held in Amber Fort's Deewan-E-Aam. The architecture of the fort combines Rajput and Mughal styles.

4.NAHARGARH FORT

The magnificent Nahargarh fort showcases the distinctive fusion of Indian and European architectural styles. The Madhavendra Bhawan, one of this fort's unusual features, has 12 corresponding suites for queens. Because of the way it was built, the Maharaja could enter any queen's suite without anyone else noticing. A restaurant is located on the fort's roof, and it's a lovely place to visit while enjoying a cold drink and the captivating city view from the top. Jaipur’s pink city tourist places are the most travelled to and the most explored city among tourists. There plenty of places to visit and explore like some of these discussed above in the Pink city Jaipur.

I like to add one more thing in this blog that is different unique and eye catching. When I think about Jaipur there is something very special that comes in my mind.

THE BLUE POTTERY ART CENTRE

The exterior of Jaipur Blue Pottery Art Centre is inviting with its royal blue and turquoise colour palette. One can only imagine what the inside would contain. But be prepared to be blown away because the entire store (which is a huge two-storeyed space) is full of pottery pieces.

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