Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, Nov 2005

JAIPUR - The capital city of Rajasthan also known as "Pink City" and is about 250 Km from Delhi. Its often the starting point for tourists to Rajasthan. Founded by Raja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727, Jaipur is famous for Amber Fort, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, City Palace & Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh. It is also known for the textile block prints, semi precious jewelry, handicraft items and Raj Mandhir (Movie theater).

Attendants at the "City Palace", Jaipur. These smartly dressed and turbaned attendants, are very warm and friendly. The Palace with its series of courtyards, gardens and buildings was built by Sawai Jai Singh, but other additions are more recent. The palace is a blend of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. The son of the last Maharaja and his family still live in part of the palace.

Jal Mahal ("Water Palace") is an 18th century pleasure palace and is located in Jaipur (Capital of Rajasthan State). The palace is amidst Mansagar lake, which is nestled amongst the Nahargarh hills. The Jal Mahal Palace, Jaipur is noted for its sophisticated design and grand architecture. The first four floors of this building is under water, only the top floor remains outside. This image has been shot enroute the Nahargarh Fort which was built in 1799 and from which one gets a nice view of the Palace, Lake and surrounding areas. The palace itself is now abandoned, but reasonably well preserved. Update June'07: This picture has been published in Better Photography June 2007 Issue. http://photos.suchit.in/popular/2/169066852#169066852

Jal Mahal ("Water Palace") is an 18th century pleasure palace and is located in Jaipur (Capital of Rajasthan State). The palace is amidst Mansagar lake, which is nestled amongst the Nahargarh hills. The Jal Mahal Palace, Jaipur is noted for its sophisticated design and grand architecture. The first four floors of this building is under water, only the top floor remains outside. This image has been shot enroute the Nahargarh Fort which was built in 1799 and from which one gets a nice view of the Palace, Lake and surrounding areas. The palace itself is now abandoned, but reasonably well preserved.

The Jaigarh Fort which is about 10 kms from Nahargarh Fort at the outskirts of Jaipur houses world's largest canon which can fire up to a distance of 22 kms! This canon has been used only once and I'm told that it created a sizable hole in the ground!

Interiors of Jaigarh Fort or the 'Fort of Victory' which is perched on Chilh ka Tola (Hill of Eagles), 400 feet above the Amber Fort. The walls of the fort are spread over three kilometers. The other entrance to the fort is through the Awani Darwaza in the east.

Amar Jawan Jyoti - A tribute to the martyr of Rajasthan who have died flighting for the country. Jaipur, Rajasthan, RJ, India.

Shops selling cloth, handicrafts, metal and many other things inside City Palace, Jaipur, RJ. These are very popular with the tourists that visit Rajasthan.

Albert Hall, the Central Museum in Jaipur is located at the Ram Nivas Garden in Jaipur, which was earlier a place of recreation for the royal families. Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in the year 1868, the large Ram Nivas Garden also houses a zoo, a greenhouse, a museum, a sports ground and an aviary. The Albert Museum is modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum proudly displays Rajasthan’s art and culture. The museum has some exquisite collection of metal ware, decorative ware, miniature portrait, sculpture, paintings, along with display of costumes, pottery, brassware, woodwork, carpets and much more.

Albert Hall, the Central Museum in Jaipur is located at the Ram Nivas Garden in Jaipur, which was earlier a place of recreation for the royal families. Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in the year 1868, the large Ram Nivas Garden also houses a zoo, a greenhouse, a museum, a sports ground and an aviary. The Albert Museum is modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum proudly displays Rajasthan’s art and culture. The museum has some exquisite collection of metal ware, decorative ware, miniature portrait, sculpture, paintings, along with display of costumes, pottery, brassware, woodwork, carpets and much more.

Albert Hall, the Central Museum in Jaipur is located at the Ram Nivas Garden in Jaipur, which was earlier a place of recreation for the royal families. Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in the year 1868, the large Ram Nivas Garden also houses a zoo, a greenhouse, a museum, a sports ground and an aviary. The Albert Museum is modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum proudly displays Rajasthan’s art and culture. The museum has some exquisite collection of metal ware, decorative ware, miniature portrait, sculpture, paintings, along with display of costumes, pottery, brassware, woodwork, carpets and much more.

Albert Hall, the Central Museum in Jaipur is located at the Ram Nivas Garden in Jaipur, which was earlier a place of recreation for the royal families. Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in the year 1868, the large Ram Nivas Garden also houses a zoo, a greenhouse, a museum, a sports ground and an aviary. The Albert Museum is modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum proudly displays Rajasthan’s art and culture. The museum has some exquisite collection of metal ware, decorative ware, miniature portrait, sculpture, paintings, along with display of costumes, pottery, brassware, woodwork, carpets and much more.

Albert Hall, the Central Museum in Jaipur is located at the Ram Nivas Garden in Jaipur, which was earlier a place of recreation for the royal families. Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in the year 1868, the large Ram Nivas Garden also houses a zoo, a greenhouse, a museum, a sports ground and an aviary. The Albert Museum is modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum proudly displays Rajasthan’s art and culture. The museum has some exquisite collection of metal ware, decorative ware, miniature portrait, sculpture, paintings, along with display of costumes, pottery, brassware, woodwork, carpets and much more.

Albert Hall, the Central Museum in Jaipur is located at the Ram Nivas Garden in Jaipur, which was earlier a place of recreation for the royal families. Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in the year 1868, the large Ram Nivas Garden also houses a zoo, a greenhouse, a museum, a sports ground and an aviary. The Albert Museum is modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum proudly displays Rajasthan’s art and culture. The museum has some exquisite collection of metal ware, decorative ware, miniature portrait, sculpture, paintings, along with display of costumes, pottery, brassware, woodwork, carpets and much more.

Albert Hall, the Central Museum in Jaipur is located at the Ram Nivas Garden in Jaipur, which was earlier a place of recreation for the royal families. Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in the year 1868, the large Ram Nivas Garden also houses a zoo, a greenhouse, a museum, a sports ground and an aviary. The Albert Museum is modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum proudly displays Rajasthan’s art and culture. The museum has some exquisite collection of metal ware, decorative ware, miniature portrait, sculpture, paintings, along with display of costumes, pottery, brassware, woodwork, carpets and much more.

Albert Hall, the Central Museum in Jaipur is located at the Ram Nivas Garden in Jaipur, which was earlier a place of recreation for the royal families. Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in the year 1868, the large Ram Nivas Garden also houses a zoo, a greenhouse, a museum, a sports ground and an aviary. The Albert Museum is modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum proudly displays Rajasthan’s art and culture. The museum has some exquisite collection of metal ware, decorative ware, miniature portrait, sculpture, paintings, along with display of costumes, pottery, brassware, woodwork, carpets and much more.

Anu (Arundhathi) & Suchit at the Albert Hall, the Central Museum in Jaipur which is located at the Ram Nivas Garden in Jaipur. It was earlier a place of recreation for the royal families. Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in the year 1868, the large Ram Nivas Garden also houses a zoo, a greenhouse, a museum, a sports ground and an aviary. The Albert Museum is modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum proudly displays Rajasthan’s art and culture. The museum has some exquisite collection of metal ware, decorative ware, miniature portrait, sculpture, paintings, along with display of costumes, pottery, brassware, woodwork, carpets and much more.

Anu (Arundhathi) & Suchit at the Albert Hall, the Central Museum in Jaipur which is located at the Ram Nivas Garden in Jaipur. It was earlier a place of recreation for the royal families. Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in the year 1868, the large Ram Nivas Garden also houses a zoo, a greenhouse, a museum, a sports ground and an aviary. The Albert Museum is modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum proudly displays Rajasthan’s art and culture. The museum has some exquisite collection of metal ware, decorative ware, miniature portrait, sculpture, paintings, along with display of costumes, pottery, brassware, woodwork, carpets and much more.

Anu (Arundhathi) at the Albert Hall, the Central Museum in Jaipur which is located at the Ram Nivas Garden in Jaipur. It was earlier a place of recreation for the royal families. Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in the year 1868, the large Ram Nivas Garden also houses a zoo, a greenhouse, a museum, a sports ground and an aviary. The Albert Museum is modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum proudly displays Rajasthan’s art and culture. The museum has some exquisite collection of metal ware, decorative ware, miniature portrait, sculpture, paintings, along with display of costumes, pottery, brassware, woodwork, carpets and much more.

Albert Hall, the Central Museum in Jaipur is located at the Ram Nivas Garden in Jaipur, which was earlier a place of recreation for the royal families. Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in the year 1868, the large Ram Nivas Garden also houses a zoo, a greenhouse, a museum, a sports ground and an aviary. The Albert Museum is modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum proudly displays Rajasthan’s art and culture. The museum has some exquisite collection of metal ware, decorative ware, miniature portrait, sculpture, paintings, along with display of costumes, pottery, brassware, woodwork, carpets and much more.

Albert Hall, the Central Museum in Jaipur is located at the Ram Nivas Garden in Jaipur, which was earlier a place of recreation for the royal families. Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in the year 1868, the large Ram Nivas Garden also houses a zoo, a greenhouse, a museum, a sports ground and an aviary. The Albert Museum is modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum proudly displays Rajasthan’s art and culture. The museum has some exquisite collection of metal ware, decorative ware, miniature portrait, sculpture, paintings, along with display of costumes, pottery, brassware, woodwork, carpets and much more.

Albert Hall, the Central Museum in Jaipur is located at the Ram Nivas Garden in Jaipur, which was earlier a place of recreation for the royal families. Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in the year 1868, the large Ram Nivas Garden also houses a zoo, a greenhouse, a museum, a sports ground and an aviary. The Albert Museum is modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum proudly displays Rajasthan’s art and culture. The museum has some exquisite collection of metal ware, decorative ware, miniature portrait, sculpture, paintings, along with display of costumes, pottery, brassware, woodwork, carpets and much more.

Albert Hall, the Central Museum in Jaipur is located at the Ram Nivas Garden in Jaipur, which was earlier a place of recreation for the royal families. Built by Maharaja Sawai Ram Singh II in the year 1868, the large Ram Nivas Garden also houses a zoo, a greenhouse, a museum, a sports ground and an aviary. The Albert Museum is modeled on the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. The museum proudly displays Rajasthan’s art and culture. The museum has some exquisite collection of metal ware, decorative ware, miniature portrait, sculpture, paintings, along with display of costumes, pottery, brassware, woodwork, carpets and much more.

Streets of Jaipur, Rajasthan shot from a moving autorickshaw. The old city still retains the magic of the past with the magnificent edifices and color for which got it the name 'Pink City'. And with all of that is the modern scooters, cars, authorickshaws and any other form of transportation you can think off.