The beauty of Jaipur City beyond its heritage monuments

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The pink city of Rajasthan, Jaipur was probably the first planned city of India which was built in 1729. It was built on vedic architectural principles and the layout of the city not only includes world famous heritage monuments like Hawa Mahal, Amer Fort,Jaigarh Fort,Jantar Mantar,Nahargarh Fort, City Palace,Mubarak Mahal and Jal Mahal but is also very famous for its Bazaars, gardens and other places of amusement. delhi agra jaipur tour for 7 days offers a great chance to indulge in the various offbeat delight of the pink city of Jaipur.

The beauty of Jaipur City is definitely beyond its heritage monuments. The rustic roads and cobbled pathways in the city beats a tune of its own in the colorful and vibrant atmosphere of the city. The city belongs to the hindu Rajputanas and therefore anything next to the great monuments of the city is definitely the intricately designed hindu temples of the region. A few of them are new but a lot of them are as old as civilization.
Here is the list of some must visit temples in Jaipur. It is advised to consult a good tour guide who can ensure a good visit to these temples as even some of the temples are always included in the Best golden triangle tour packages.

Temples in Jaipur
GaltaJi Temple: it is an ancient hindu shrine with natural springs,sacred ponds and it is believed that a great sage named Saint Galav did tapasya here. The bluish green water between the yellow stone walls gives a soothing view to the eyes plus the nearby sun temple and ample number of monkeys around the area curate an interesting journey to the temple.

Moti Dungri Ganesh Temple: built in 1671 by Seth Jairam Palliwal,this temple is a popular tourist attraction in the city.

Akshardham Temple: it is a beautiful hindu temple for calm evening walks and even calmer meditation sessions.

There are many other important temples in the city like the Khole Ke Hanuman Ji Temple ,Shila Mata Temple and Shri Jagat Shiromani Ji Temple.

Lakes
There are many lakes in Udaipur but Jaipur has two very prominent lakes like the Man Sagar Lake and the beautiful Maotha Lake which is near the Amer Fort. one must ask their respective tour service providers to add adventures like boating in these lakes in their rajasthan itinerary for 5 days. Tourists also enjoy picnics, brunches and enjoy many photography sessions here as these places give one of the most soothing views of the pink fortified city of Jaipur.

Heritage Boutiques
There are plenty of heritage boutiques in Rajasthan and Jaipur holds host to a number of beautiful ones like the Rambagh Palace and Amanbagh Palace. The Amanbagh Palace has the best Mughal style suites, swimming pools, private courtyards, terraces etc. The pumpkin apple soup and lal mass are lip smacking dishes in the hotel and the onion domed mughal roofs and convex roofed bedrooms give kingly comforts to its guests. There is use of bottle green coloured udaipur marble in the bathroom and candlelit restaurants with glasswork provide one of the best and aesthetically pleasing views of the place.the spa treats, the ayurvedic massages and other ayurvedic treatments, along with traditional rituals are known for its pain relief and is known for curing many severe diseases and disorders.

Markets
There are many marketplaces like Bapu Bazar and Johri Bazar for shopping Indian artifacts, Panchranga leheriya sarees, bandhej fabrics, blue potteries, glass paintings, indian clothing etc. there are many high end fashion stores like the Ritu Kumar Label and Punit Balana Label etc.

Parks
There are many parks and gardens of national repute like the lush green Kanak Vrindavan Park,Vidhydhar Bagh and Kesar Kyari Garden. For wildlife enthusiasts amazing places are Nahargarh Biological Park and Jhalana Leopard Safari Park.

Food
Various food items like Rajasthani Thali, Makhaniya lassi, ghewar, dal, bati, churma,gatta sabzi, mirchi pakoda are mouthwatering dishes to relish on the streets of Bapu Bazar and Johri Bazar in Jaipur. Kesar Kanha is the most sought after restaurant in the city along with ITC Rajputana for a candle light dinner.

Places of Amusements
Jawahar Kala Kendra, Dolls Museum,Masala Chowk and Pink Pearl Water Park are favorite places among the locals and the natives of the city. One must never miss out on these trivial places as these trips, though small, are able to bring the entire Jaipur darshan to its completion.