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Important Facts :
Location : Jaipur (the Pink City of India), Rajasthan.
Built in : between the period of 1729 to 1732.
Built by : Sawai Jai Singh II.
Highlights : Palaces, Temples, Gardens, Art Gallery and Museum.
Architecture Type : Excellent Blend of Mughal & Rajputana Architecture.
Best Time to Visit : October to March
City Palace is a palace complex in Jaipur, the Pink City of India. It houses many beautiful palaces, temples, gardens, courtyard and a museum inside its complex. It is situated next to renowned Hawa Mahal, the Palace of Winds.
The palatial City Palace Complex is one of the most popular tourist attractions and major landmarks in Jaipur, the Capital City of Rajasthan. This magnificent palace was built by Rajput ruler Sawai Jai Singh II between the periods of 1729 to 1732. There are many beautiful forts and palaces in the city but the City Palace stands apart due to its outstanding art and architecture.
The impressive City Palace Complex covers a huge area with a many beautiful palaces, gorgeous gardens, board courtyards, magnificent buildings, art gallery and museum. The City Palace remains today a must visit attraction of Jaipur with its stunning design and architecture. One should not miss to visit this outstanding palace complex on Jaipur city tours or Rajasthan India tours.
Today City Palace Complex in Jaipur deserves the attention of majority of tourists coming to Jaipur or Rajasthan. Prominent structures in the complex of this beautiful palace are Mubarak Hall (housing the Maharaja Sawai Singh II Museum), Diwan-I-Khas (Hall of Private Audience), Diwan-I-Am (Hall of Public Audience), Chandra Niwas, Chandra Mahal, Mukut Mahal (Crown Palace), Maharani Palace, Shukh Niwas (Hall of Rest), Sobha Niwas (Hall of Beauty), Chhavi Niwas (Hall of Images), Badal Mahal (Palace of Clouds), Govind Dev Ji Temple, etc. Art Gallery and the Museum are must visit attractions of the palace. The palace complex also has a multi cuisine restaurant.
If you too want to see this palatial palace complex and interested in art and architecture you must visit this outstanding palace complex situated in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
How to Reach Jaipur
By Air : Jaipur has domestic airport is which is well connected by major Indian flights. The nearest international airport is India Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, the capital city of India.
By Train : Jaipur (Rajasthan’s Capital) is well connected by Indian rails with all the major cities of India.
By Road : Jaipur is well connected by road with major cities like Delhi, Udaipur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Agra, etc.
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