A trip to the famous monuments of Rajasthan prove to be the most interesting facet of his visit to India. The monuments consist of temples and palaces, not only, but also great strengths and beautiful havelis (mansions). These monuments of Rajasthan are built into the larger style. The splendor of Rajasthan comes alive when you visit these monuments.
The monuments properly display the rich historical inheritance of Rajasthan. The manner of architecture varies in every monument. In a few you might find pure Rajput manner while in others you might find a combination of Hindu as fine as Mughal style of architecture. Read our linked sections to determine more about these tremendous Rajasthan monuments.
City Palace, Jaipur: a fusion of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, City Palace complex has several palatial structures. Maharaja Jai Singh built the outer wall, but there have been many additions since then. It extends about one-seventh of the walled city area and is part of the palace still serves as a royal residence. Highlights of the Palace Chandra Mahal, Badal Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
Jaigarh Fort
The western horizon is dominated by the extensive parkotas (Paredes), watchtowers and gateways Jaigarh.It is one of the few military structures of medieval India preserved almost intactcontaining palaces, gardens, open and covered reservoirs, grannary one, a gun , a well planned cannon foundry, several temples, a tall tower and a giant cannon mounted on the Jai Ban's largest country.
Havelis, Jaisalmer
The beautiful sandstone mansions of wealthy merchants of Jaisalmer are known as 'havelis'. Patwon ki Haveli is the most complicated and distribution of all the Jaisalmer havelis. It is located on a narrow road and one of his apartments are painted with murals spectacular. Salim Singh Ki Haveli was built some 300 years and a part of this is still used as a residence. It was owned by Salim Singh, a former prime minister of the state of Jaisalmer and has a vaulted ceiling with carved brackets inn excellent form of peacock. Nathmal ki Haveli late 19 th century was also the home of a prime minister and two brothers cut their left and right wings, which are similar in appearance. Its highlights are yellow sandstone elephants that stand majestically at the entrance and carved front door.
Lake Palace, Udaipur
One of the most romantic resorts in the world, this former summer residence of the royalty of Udaipur, is an island palace situated in the scenic waters of Lake Pichola. Composed of white marble, it has now become a fabulous heritage hotel with beautiful gardens and pavilions legends that are part and parcel of any Rajasthani Marvel.
Umaid Bhawan, Jodhpur
Constructed in 20th century, Umaid Bhawan Palace is made up of a specific type of sandstone used, which does not get weathered. A significant region of Jaisalmer tourism, parts of the Umaid palace has now been changed into a hotel and a museum.
City Palace in Udaipur
Originally started by Udai Singh, additions have been made to this building in a manner so ingenious that it is difficult to imagine that the building was not conceived as a whole. Standing on the banks of Lake Pichola, the palace can be reached through "Hathi Pol (Elephant Gate), the 'Bara Pol' (the Great Gate) and Tripoli (Triple Door). Complete with dazzling pavilions, terraces, corridors and hanging gardens, the highlights of the place are Sheesh Mahal, Krishna Vilas, Chini Chitrashala, Mor Chowk and the Amar Vilas.
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur
Hawa Mahal is a multi-superimposed palace with a hive structure constructed by Sawai Pratap Singh (grand son of Sawai Jai Singh and son of Sawai Madhoo Singh) in 1799 and was designed by Mr. Lal Chand. The attractive use of red and pink sand stones outlined with fragile white borders and motifs are just out of this world.
Manak Chowk
Manak Chowk, Jaisalmer, Manak Chowk outside the fortress of Jaisalmer is the center of local activity and is also a reference point through which you can reach the streets where the famous carved havelis of Jaisalmer are mentioned-above. Built primarily for ages 18 and 19, Patwon-ki-Haveli is the best with a beautiful facade of lattice, Salim Singh-ki-Haveli has a vaulted ceiling supported by brackets and excluded as a peacock, while Nathmalji-ki -Haveli, has two wings, very similar to other places, but faces in front guarded by elephants composed of yellow sandstone.
Vijay Stambh, Chittorgarh
Translated as the Victoria Tower is a nine-story structure, 37 meters high with secular sculptures adorned the exterior. Was built by Maharaja Kumbha in commemoration of his victory over Muslim rulers of Malwa and Gujarat in 1440.
Deeg, Bharatpur
34 km from Bharatpur, Deeg is an ancient city known for its famous palaces, gardens and fountains and the ruins of the ancient fortress, which helped considerably in developing the Jat principality. Deeg was the first capital of the newly carved out state Jat, when Badan Singh, the prince ascended the throne in 1722. It is said that the Jat rulers of Bharatpur, Deeg and impressed by the grandeur of the Mughal courts of Agra and Delhi, he brought all the elements such as doors, slabs, beams, areas of Mughal and used in the construction or decoration of places.
Padmini Palace, Chittorgarh
The Palace is located at Fort Chittorgarh and was built in the 13 century of the legendary Queen Padmini whose beauty led to the historic battle between Allauddin Khilji and Rana Ratan Singh. According to legend, Rani Padmini car blew himself up in a fire ritual to save his honor to the enemy with all the pride attributed to a true Rajput lady.
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh
Along the road to Agra through a narrow gorge in the south-east corner of the walled city, several gardens were built by kings and important courtiers in the ages 18 and 19. The largest and most famous among them is a garden built by Sawai Jai Singh II for his Sisodia Queen - The Sisodia Rani-ka-Bagh. This is the terraced gardens on several levels with fountains, watercourses and painted pavilions. Among other things, the best preserved is a Vidyadhar-ka-Bagh, built by the city, Vidyadhar, with shady trees, water, an open pavilion and suites of rooms.
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
Jantar Mantar of Jaipur, the "Yantralaya 'of Sawai Jai Singh II built in his designs, is the largest of five observatories founded by him in 1716. The others are in Delhi, Ujjain, Mathura and Varanasi. It a wonder in itself with masonry instruments of extraordinary precision can still be used efficiently.
Mehrangargh Fort
Mehrangargh Fort is situated at an altitude of 125 meters from the top of a steep hill in the city of Jodhpur. The fortress is also known as' Garh Moradwaj "for its appearance resembles a peacock. Built in red sandstone, the structure covers an area of 5 square kilometers. Its walls are 36m high and 21m wide. The Fort offers spacious courtyards, magnificent palaces and various places of interest like the Sheesh Mahal, Phool Mahal, Moti Mahal Khana and Daulat Khana Sileh.
Salim Singh-Ki-Haveli
This haveli was constructed about three hundred years ago and region of it is still engaged. Salim Singh was the prime minister when Jaisalmer was the capital of a generous state, and his mansion has a wonderfully arched roof with excellent carved brackets in the type of peacocks. The mansion is just below the hill and it is said, once had two additional wooden floors in an attempt to make it as high as the Maharaja's palace, but the maharaja had destroyed the upper floors.
Patwon-Ki-Haveli
It is one of the biggest and most detailed houses in Jaisalmer. It is 5 storeys high, extinsively carved. It is separated into 6 apartments, two owned by the Archaeological Survey of India, Two by families who operate craftshops here, and two private households.
Nathmalji-Ki-Haveli
This late nineteenth century haveli was also home to a prime minister. This haveli was chipped at by two brothers, one working on the right side and one on the left. Yellow sandstone elephants guard the building, and even the front door is a work of art.
Junagarh Fort
Junagarh Fort in Bikaner is believed one of India's most imposing fort complexes. It's elegantly decorated interiors are in a tremendous state of preservation. Constructed in 1588 by Raja Rai Singh. The complex comprises of palaces, courtyards, pavilions, and balconies. The walls are decorated with carved stones, marble, paintings, and beautified semi-precious stones. Each palace in the composite was constructed by a diverse ruler over the centuries. The most recent additions were made in 1943.
Kumbhalgarh Fort
Kumbhalgarh, a 2 hour drive from Udaipur, is well-known for its fifteenth century fort and a game sanctuary. Approachable by road, the enormous stone bastion stands atop a hill and appropriates access through spiked gates. The fort wall covers miles over the hill and a ride in it can be exhilarating. The fortress is located 1,100 meters above sea level and enclosed in its fortified walls are palaces, temples, fields, water sources and farms fully autonomous to resist a long siege. Kumbhalgarh provides an excellent overview of the field in many fierce battles were fought. Is also important to be the birthplace of Maharana Pratap.
Lalgarh Palace
This impressive palace is an architectural masterwork in red sandstone, and was constructed by Maharaja Ganga Singh Ji in the memory of his father Maharaja Lal Singh Ji in 1902. Sir Swinton Jacob designed this oriental illusion. This architecture is a merger of Rajput, Mughal and European architecture.
The exterior contrasts vividly with the oriental interiors and amenities. The palace has beautiful latticework and filigree work, which are hallmarks of a great craftsmanship. The Palace has an amazing collection of well-maintained paintings and hunting trophies. Sprawling lawns with blooming bougainvillea and dancing peacocks make a visual extravagance.
