Rajasthan is the jewel in India's crown. From fairy-tale palaces and epic forts to colourful festivals and wildlife encounters, this is India at its vibrant best.
Amer Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Amer Fort is a fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India. Amer is a town with an area of 4 square kilometres located 11 kilometres from Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Located high on a hill, it is the principal tourist attraction in the Jaipur area
The Amber Fort was built by 'Raja Shri Maan Singh JI Saheb' (Maan Singh I) (December 21, 1550 - July 6, 1614) in 16th century.
The Amber Fort was built by 'Raja Shri Maan Singh JI Saheb' (Maan Singh I) (December 21, 1550 - July 6, 1614) in 16th century.
Amer Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Amber fort main entrance gate name singh pol (lion gate).
Amer Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan - singh pol (lion gate).
Amer Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan - The second courtyard consists of Diwan-i-Aam. It is also known as the Public Audience Hall. It is a beautiful hall stands on two rows of ornamented pillars. Here, the king used to hear about the needs, problems, petitions of the audience.
Amer Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Diwan-i-Aam .
Amer Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Ganesh Pol or Ganesh Gate,The third courtyard is where the private quarters of the king and his family were built as Diwaan-e-khaas. This courtyard is entered through this Gate.
Amer Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan - The courtyard has two buildings opposite to each other. On the left is Sheesh mahal or mirror palace which is a beautiful part of Amber fort .It is famous for its mirror work. The walls and ceilings of this palace is carved with magnificent paintings of glass work.
Amer Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Sheesh mahal or mirror palace which is a beautiful part of Amber fort .It is famous for its mirror work. The walls and ceilings of this palace is carved with magnificent paintings of glass work.
Amer Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Sheesh mahal or mirror palace.
Amer Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Sheesh mahal or mirror palace.
Amer Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Amer Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Amer Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Man Playing Raavan Hatha, a traditional folk musical instrument.
Jodhpur, 2nd largest city of Rajasthan is known as 'suncity'& 'bluecity'. Blue because of the face that most of the houses are painted blue. The reason is, in summers, blue paint keeps the house cool from inside against the scorching heat (mind you, Jodhpur is known as suncity too)!
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Mehrangarh (Mehran Fort), located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, is one of the largest forts in India. Built around 1460 by Rao Jodha, the fort is situated 410 feet (125 m) above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards.
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Jey Pol or Jai Pol (gate of victory) at Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur.
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Fort Walls and the Palaces.
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Fort Walls.
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - main gate.
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Palace Apartments.
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Palace apartments in Meherangarh (Mehrangarh) Fort. Astounding architecture! The designs are all on
stone.
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Palace apartments in Meherangarh (Mehrangarh) Fort. Astounding architecture! The designs are all on stone.
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Palace apartments in Meherangarh (Mehrangarh) Fort. Astounding architecture! The designs are all on stone.
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - Loha Gate.
City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan - City Palace was built between 1729 and 1732, initially by Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber.
City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Mubarak Mahal.
City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Diwan-i-Aam, the Hall of Public Audience.
City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Entrance Chandra Mahal.
City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Chandra Mahal.
City Palace, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Leheriya gate (meaning: "waves"), in green colour suggestive of spring and dedicated to Lord Ganesha.
Mandore Garden, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - The abandoned Mandore Garden of Jodhpur.
Mandore Garden, Jodhpur, Rajasthan - The abandoned Mandore Garden of Jodhpur.
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Hawa Mahal (English translation: "Palace of winds" or "Palace of the Breeze") is a palace in Jaipur, India, so it is named because it was essentially a high screen wall built so that the women of the royal family could observe street festivals while unseen from the outside. It is Constructed of red and pink sandstone, the palace sits on the edge of the City Palace, Jaipur, and extends to the zenana, or women's chambers.
The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.
The structure was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh.
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Inside of Hawa Mahal.
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, Rajasthan - Windows of Hawa Mahal.
Albert Hall, Jaipur, Rajasthan - The Albert Hall Museum is a museum in Jaipur. It is the oldest museum of the state and functions as the State museum of Rajasthan.
