Jaipur-Agra-Delhi - Triangle Journey - Rajasthan

Jaipur-Agra-Delhi, Rajasthan

Jaipur is called Pink City and it is indeed pink in most of the areas (old Jaipur) but as the city is developing in all aspects and as its trying to adapt to the modern times there are many streets in Jaipur wearing a white outlook with many glass buildings as commercial places.

Streets of Pink City

A fact that stands loud is its weather. It is a considerably hot with temperatures cruising to 40+ in summers and monsoons and winters is 30+. The rains are sparse and winters are like mild summers. 

Amidst all these harsh weather conditions, Jaipur is a must visit city for its historical existence and the history continues to connect with the present. Even today there is a jaipur flag that's hoisted and there is a king who is 18 years old and lives in Jaipur city palace.

Streets of Pink City

You will generally hear Mansingh as a common name here in the city. He was the king of Amer which is the actually dynasty, Jaipur was formed quite later. Amer is the region of Akar's time. Mansingh built many forts and many walls around the region to protect from the enemy attacks.

The city is also known for possessing one of the traditional textiles and colourful ornaments - fancy and fashionable. Jaipur supplies the same to Bangalore, Mumbai and other major cities of India. They are also known to be exporting them to all over the world. There is a bazaar street which is a huge place comprising of thousands of shops dealing in textiles and ornaments. 

Ornaments, In the Busy streets of Jaipur

Ornaments, In the Busy streets of Jaipur

Streets of Pink City

Elephant ride, Jaipur

A Camel Ride, Jaipur

Raj Mandir

Raj Mandir is a theater which is unique in terms of its construction and ambiance. The seats are huge and wide. It plays Hollywood and Bollywood movies. It is located in the center of the city. The cost of the top class seats is 350/-  

Raj Mandir, Jaipur

The Main Hall in the Theater

Inside the Theater, Raj Mandir, Jaipur

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Jaigarh, Nahargarh and Amer Palace

Jaigarh, Outskirts of Jaipur

Amera palace, the largest of all the palaces in Jaipur. It boasts a very high profile monument in Jaipur. Its around 15 to 20kms away from city on to a little hilly region. On the way upward the hill one will find two more forts called Jaigarh and Nahagarh. Both are must visit, as they are a small deviations from the main road. Jaigarh also has the WORLD's LARGEST cannon on the wheels. The cannon balls used in the cannon can be seen in a museum there. Both jaigarh and nahargarh are maintained by the private organizations. So the entrance fee is much higher. 

Scenic View from Jaigarh, Jaipur

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A Scenic View from Nahargarh Palace, Jaipur

Scenic View from Jaigarh, Jaipur

A Scenic View from Amera Palace, Jaipur

Queens Dinning Hall, Jaigarh, Jaipur

Dinning Hall, Jaigarh, Jaipur

Worlds Largest Cannon on the Wheels, Jaigarh, Jaipur

Worlds Largest Cannon on the Wheels, Jaigarh, Jaipur

Worlds Largest Cannon on the Wheels, Jaigarh, Jaipur

Read it the picture, Jaigarh,  Jaipur

Museum Jaigarh, Jaipur

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Amer palace

Amera Palace is in government possession and is quite a large palace. One must take guide for this palace as it has many interesting facts which you will appreciate when heard from the guide. The cost of hiring guide is quite minimal, 100/-. Please note the obligation with it, the guide will take you to some shopping places where you might have spend sometime. But the choice of buying or not remains with you. You might have to be little smart to come out without shopping from these places. The palace displays few wonderful and amazing architectural marvels. The palaces are amidst hills but one will experience very hot weather. Carry many water bottles to quench your thirst while you are spending few hours there.

Amer Palace, Jaipur

Sheesh Mahal, Amer Palace, Jaipur.

Amera Palace will need at least 2 hours to tour with a guide, but it is worth it. Well the palace itself encompasses many monuments with in, like Sheesh Mahal, Kali Temple, Dance/Assembly halls etc... Of all, Sheesh mahal is the highlight. it is made up of mirror glass panes and shining bright stones. The kings and queens have resorts inside for all seasons, winter and summer. The summer seasons, they had built air conditioning techniques - you must watch to understand these marvels.

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal is a palace for the queens and high profile women administers to sit and watch the kingdom. So it is strategically created to view the business/commercial streets. And these streets are even today show pink colour. Its a closed Mahal, no entrance in any manner is possible. So one must view it from outside, being on the streets.

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

Jal Mahal

Jal Mahal is a beautiful palace in the waters - water is collected from rain amidst the hills around. It is said that the mahal is built to enjoy hot summers as half the mahal is below, inside the waters. Again, this is also closed and is only allowed to see from a garden place in front of it. This place is best when visited in the evening times as it has a nice sit out place with many vendor selling interesting foods, but eat at your own risk considering the hygiene. Another point to note here is the famous camel ride. The ride costs you 250/- for 3 people. Its worth doing one.

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur

City Palace 

City Palace is yet another palace which is with in the main city premises and is currently being used as a residence by the current family of the king. Half of the palace is open for public while the other half is used as residence. It has a museum which showcases the clothes and attire of the king and his family and also his army. 

City Palace, Jaipur

City Palace, Jaipur

City Palace, Jaipur

Jantar Mantar

This is a must visit place in Jaipur. It exhibits the most intellectual and scientific instruments which are in use even today. It is like a institute for many post graduation courses and PhD. Ensure you take a guide for this tour. It is worth more than it costs.   

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

Jantar Mantar, Jaipur

Agra

Agra is a well known place for every Indian as it is hosts a wonder of the world, the Taj Mahal. Agra is a large city with two main monuments, one is a Taj Mahal and another is the Red Fort of Agra. These are must visit places if you land in Agra. Taj Mahal is quite a protected area and does not allow any vechicular movements with in the 1 Km range of its premises. Only battery operated vehicles are allowed, which can be hired at the place to avoid walking 1 Km in the hot sun. The Taj Mahal can be best appreciated when visited during full moon day (once in a month) as it glitters (marbles) and shines of the moon light. 

The Taj Mahal is built on the banks of Yamuna river and to my surprise it is well maintained and the waters are seen most of the time. However, it is inaccessible to the public. 

Taj Mahal, From the entrance, Agra

Taj Mahal, Agra

Taj Mahal, Agra

Taj Mahal, Behind the greens, Agra

Yamuna River, Behind the Taj Mahal

Mathura

Mathura is a place of Krishna, the hindu god. It is a beautiful place with many places to visit, such as Prem Mandir, Vrindavan, Cave temple. Prem Mandir is highly visitied by the devotees and tourists. It is a very huge temple and beautifully maintained with many facilities in it. It also depicts the models of Krishna's life events. 

Prem Mandir, Mathura

Prem Mandir, Mathura

Prem Mandir, Mathura

Prem Mandir, Mathura

Prem Mandir, Mathura

Prem Mandir, Mathura

Delhi

Delhi is recommended for a visit when you are anywhere near to it. Delhi has many tourist locations, 

• Red Fort
• Aksharadama
• India Gate
• Kutub Minar

Of all the locations, Akshardama is the most memorable one. It has unprecedented outlook and the whole coverage will lead to a life changing and transforming experience. The technology used in the ashram is mind blowing. It has to be experienced to appreciate. It portrays the life of Bhagvan Swaminarayan. There is IMAX theater with in, which plays a 30 min movie of Bhagvan. Its mesmerizing to learn his life story.

Red Fort - A well maintained fort with a entrance fee of just 10/-. It has a museum that describes of its history and existence. 

Red Fort, Delhi

India Gate, This is an awesome place with a view never can be found else where in India. A huge ground type view with traffic flowing at a far distance. It commemorates the death of soldiers in various battles. 

India Gate, Delhi

India Gate - Inscriptions, Delhi

India Gate - view towards Parliament, Delhi

Kutub Minar - A 40 mtr tower stands apart in the city with a lot of greenery around. It is an architecture marvel. 

Kutub Minar

Stay

Jaipur : Hotel Mansigh, Sansar Chandra Road, Banny Park. Jaipur - Excellent Hotel.
Delhi : Golden Palms, Opposite to DCP East Office, Patparganj, Delhi. This hotel is near to Akashardama, as strategically one can start Delhi tour from Akshardam and end it near the airport. 

Route

Day 1: Bangalore to Jaipur - Early morning Flight

• Reach Jaipur by 11 am 
• Visit, Jaigarh, Nahar Palace, Amer Palace

Day 2: In Jaipur, visit following,

• City Palace
• Hawa Mahal
• Jal Mahal
• Elephant Ride/Camel Ride

Day 3: In Jaipur

• Horse ride, Zoo
• Shopping - move around in the streets of Jaipur.

Day 4: Jaipur to Agra - Take a Taxi - Early Morning 5 am.

• Mathura - visit Prem Mandir, Vrindavan
• Agra - Taj Mahal, Red Fort
• Reach Delhi by 8pm

Day 5: Delhi, Visit

• Akshardama
• India Gate
• Birla Mandir
• Kutub Minar
• Red Fort
• Evening Flight back to Bangalore

Best Time to Visit

Winters/Monsoons - Sept to February