Showing posts with label jaipur tourism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label jaipur tourism. Show all posts

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Sports In Jaipur

Polo Sport In Jaipur
Polo had its beginnings in India, in the state of Rajasdthan. Played in a very basic manner using brisk ponies, the game eventually evolved under British patronage, and a complex set of rules was created, and the game divided into chukkers or rounds.

Cricket Sport
Cricket is a bat-and-ball sport contested by two teams, usually of eleven players each.

Football Sport
Association football, commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players. It is the most popular sport in the world.

Hockey
Hockey is any of a family of sports in which two teams compete by trying to maneuver a ball, or a hard, round disc called a puck, into the opponent's net or goal, using a hockey stick.

Boxing Or Pugilism
Boxing (or pugilism) is a combat sport of English origin in which two participants of similar weight fight each other with their fists in a series of one to three-minute intervals called rounds.

Volleyball
Volleyball is an Olympic team sport in which two teams of six active players, separated by a high net, each try to score points against one another by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.

Cart Races
Cart races can be held, pulled by camels and, on occasion, even asses. However, knowing the donkey’s tendency for stubborness, most people decide more wisely to lay their bets on the camels.

Water Sports
The lakes of Rajasthan are known for water sports. During the 1982 Asian games, rowing competitions were held at Ramgarh Lake near Jaipur.

Safari
Warfare would not have been possible without detailed planning, especially in this desert region where all supplies had to be carried when the armies came to pitch camp where the battle lines were drawn.

Honeymoon In Jaipur

The pink city as Jaipur in Rajasthan, India is popularly known as, takes one into becoming an essential part of the undying romance of the Jaipur air. The seclusion, beauty of desert sands, folk music and monuments that narrate stories of love and lovers is all here to experience. Watching the sunset, spreading its red gold glow on the pink city is perhaps the most romantic sight. The dreamlike magic of the golden glow on the golden sands creates a sentimental and love filled ambience and helps one to bond in.

Established by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, Jaipur is the perfect honeymoon destination that treats couples to vistas as one dine at a heritage hotel surrounded by beautiful wall paintings and sculpted pillars.

The various offers customized honeymoon packages for Jaipur that take care of all the technicalities involved in arranging a luxury honeymoon that leaves you tension free to just be with each other and enjoy royal Jaipur.

Sawai Jai Singh II built the Jaipur city in a time span starting from 1727 to 1731. He was the princely ruler of Jaipur at that time. Jaipur's culture, heritage and history are still preserved. Popularly Jaipur is called as the pink city because it was painted in pink in the honor of The Prince of Wales. It is brimming with old forts, majestic and royal palaces, ancient and modern temples and gardens.

Amber Fort in Rajasthan built in 1592 by Raja Man Singh, is one of the finest examples of Rajput architecture. Balanced high on a deserted ridge, it tips extensive views over a deep narrow valley and the wider plains beyond. The building was finally completed in the early18th century when the threat of Mughal domination was withdrawing. Amber was once, the capital of the Mina tribes, believed to be the original inhabitants of this region.

City Palace of Jaipur or the main palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthan and Mughal architecture. The vast palace complex occupies one seventh of the walled city of Jaipur. Originally built by Maharaja Jai Singh II of the Kachhwaha clan of Rajputs, additions have been made to the palace complex by many of his successors.

The complex is divided into a series of courtyards, extensive gardens and buildings. It is home to several palatial structures like the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Badal Mahal, Govind Dev Ji Temple and the City Palace Museum . In the first courtyard is the 'Mubarak Mahal', built by Maharaja Madho Singh II in the late 19th century. The Mubarak Mahal, or the Auspicious Palace, contains the textile section of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum.

Disco Theques In Jaipur

Jaipur DiscoTheques are only a few discos but they can cover the needs of Jaipurs Party people satisfactory. The most popular one is B2B in Country’s Inn, but also Angara in the outskirts of Jaipur is a recommended place to shake a leg. Reds with its beautiful view over the town and Wavs in Chandra Mahal with its igloo flair are further locations to pass Saturday nights. Last but not least is mentioned the Devil’s club in Las Vegas, a sort of a cave disco with topic followed entertainment.

B2B is the place to be. You can’t claim to have enjoyed Jaipurs Nightlife without having visited this real Indian disco. This place is a must for people who like to spend their Saturday nights by dancing in a good crowded place and who prefer it a little bit chicer. To take a break and to have a nice chat the stylish lounge in the upper floor offers the right atmosphere. Because of the equal amount of girls and boys and the assurance of every kind of security everybody can feel free without any disturbance. The design is western while the music is mostly the latest Hindipop. This is the best place in town for a good dancing party.

Angara
An attractive disco in the outskirts of Jaipur, that offers place for more than 400 people. One can dance on a big dance floor in Italian style to western music and Hindipop or chat in the spacious hall filled out with tables, sofas and a bar in Jaipur. There exists further the possibility to sit in the garden area, where the waiters serve delicious Continental, Chinese, Mexican or Thai food.

Devil's Club
An attractive disco Jaipur in the outskirts of Jaipur, that offers place for more than 400 people. One can dance on a big dance floor in Italian style to western music and Hindipop or chat in the spacious hall filled out with tables, sofas and a bar. There exists further the possibility to sit in the garden area, where the waiters serve delicious Continental, Chinese, Mexican or Thai food. This place is also ideal for big private parties.

Wavs
The Wavs in Maharani Plaza is already a must because of its futuristic entry that has some similarity to the underwater world, probably connected with the name. After entering the club you find yourself in the icy blue enlighted deep sea, where white and dynamic formed sitting compartments invite you to chill out or where a polished floor let you shake a round. Here you can also enjoy one of the various cocktails or be fascinated by different kind of shows that appear on several screens.

Raj Mandir
The hippest place in town. In this lounge- restaurant you overlook MI Road from comfortable sofa’s. But also the dancefloor is quite enjoyable while the DJ plays a good mixture of western and Hindipop. The decoration is inspired by the name, or the other way around, so the whole place is red with nice black and white pictures.

There are some DiscoTheques In Jaipur Rajasthan:-

S. No.
Name
Address
Location
Phone
Fax
01.
Country Inn & Suites
Khasa Kothi Circle
M.I. Road
91 141 510 3300
91 141 511 0333
02.
Angara
F-23-D
Malviya Industrial Area
91-141-2751465/ 66, 2752707
91-141-2751422 / 67
03.
Devil's Club
Las Vegas Hotel
Sahkar Marg
91 141 24 4130 32
91 141 274 3726
04.
Wavs
Maharani Palace
Station Road
91 141 220 4702
91 141 220 2112

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Jaipur Bharatpur And Agra Tour

Day 01:Connect morning train from New Delhi to Agra at 0600 hr. Arrive Agra at 0810 hr. Morning guided tour of Taj Mahal and Red Fort. After lunch drive to Fatehpur Sikri (1 hr.) for a 2-hour visit. Evening drive (1 hr.) to Laxmi Vilas Palace at Bharatpur. Overnight stay.

Day 02:Early morning birding in the Keoladeo Ghana National Park along with a boat ride (if available). Drive to Jaipur at 1100 hr. Arrive Jaipur at 1500 hr. Day free to visit the bazaar. Overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 03:Morning guided tour of Amber fort with an elephant ride. Afternoon guided tour of the city visiting City Palace Museum, Jantar Mantar (Observatory) and a brief photo-stop at the Hawa Mahal (Palace of Winds). Transfer to the station to connect train at 1700 hr. to Delhi. Arrive Delhi at 2200 hr.

Friday, November 7, 2008

About Jaipur

Jaipur Information
This famous city is the capital of Rajasthan and has earned universal renown as the " Pink City ", and pink it is, with beautiful constructed palaces, havelis and forts.

Jaipur Places of Interest
Amer Fort: At a short distance of 11 kms . from Jaipur, the Amer Fort complex stands amidst wooded hills overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway, with its forbidding ramparts reflected in the still waters of the Maota Lake below.


Jaipur Fairs & Festivals
Gangaur: Young girls and newly married women praying for their loved one or husband respectively, offer prayers to Goddess Parvati in spring (March-April). A colourful procession follows the silver and gold palanquins of Goddess Parvati brought out from the City Palace.

Jaipur Excursions
Sanganer: 12 km on Tonk Road. It has beautiful Jain temples and important craft industries besides the ruined palaces, broken city walls, triple gateway and a neglected Mughal garden. Large and small units of block and screen printers produce some of the finest hand printed textile in the country.


Jaipur Shopping
The Builders of Jaipur took special care to provide ample space and facilities for the production and marketing of hadicarfts which made the place famous throughout India and abroad.


Jaipur Shopping Arcades
Jauhari Bazar: This is where you can buy jewellery and tie and dye sarees. Two lanes joining the mainroad Gopalji ka Rasta and Haldion ka Rasta house numerous establishment selling jewellery. On the main road itself you find many silversmiths.

Jaipur Entertainment
Theatres: Welcomgroup Rajputana Palace Sheraton Every evening from 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm in the wit-out area. The show includes Kalbelia Dancers,Puppeteers & Bhopa- Bhopi, which displays Rajasthan's rich heritage.

How to Reach Jaipur
Air : The Jaipur Airport is called Sanganer Airport . There are domestic flight connections to Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur and Udaipur. There is a single international flight to Dubai.