Jaipur is considered by several urban isms to be one of the best-planned cities. The city has been claimed to be the first planned city in India.
Jaipur is the largest city and the capital of Rajasthan state in India. The city is also called the Pink City and remains remarkable amongst the pre-modern Indian cities for regularity and width of its streets laid out into 6 sectors. These are separated by a broad street about 34 meters wide. Nowadays, it is growing fast and the private enterprises as well as the government are completing a variety of developmental projects.
Places of Tourist Interest in Jaipur
Hawa Mahal
This palace was designed in 1799 by Lal Chand Usta and built by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh shaped like the crown of Hindu God. The 5-storey palace is constructed of pink and red sandstones with a tinge of white lime. The side of the building along the street has about a thousand small windows. Its name was derived from the name of the breeze that goes through these windows. It keeps the atmosphere cool even during summer.
Jaigarh Fort
This fort is situated around 15 kilometers from Jaipur. It is one of the spectacular forts in India and the center of artillery production of Rajputs. The fort is home to the Jaivana, the world's biggest cannon on wheels. The 5 kilometer long canal could be seen entering the fort to bring water from the hills and become stored in the fort for army men.
Nahagarh Fort
This fort stands on the edge of Aravalli Hills and has an overlooking view of the pink city of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Along with Jaigarh Fort and Amber Fort, it formed a tough defense ring for the city. This fort serves as the refuge for the Europeans fleeing from havoc created by mutineers in neighboring states. The fort is also known as the hunting residence of the Maharajas.