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Ajmer: Ajmer was founded in the 11th century by Ajaydev, a local Rajput ruler. The city is famous for the dargah (tomb) of Sufi Saint Hazrat Khwaja Moinuddin Hasan Chisti, whose Urs is celebrated every year in the seventh month of the Muslim lunar calendar.
Pushkar: Set amidst a picturesque valley, Pushkar is a small holy town about 14 km from Ajmer. Pushkar evokes a sense of fascination if you travel for the first time. Surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the other, Pushkar forms a mesmerizing location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair which attract the tourists from all over the world.
Kishangarh: The miniature paintings of the Kishangarh School developed in the mid-18th century under the patronage of the royal family of Kishangarh. The hallmark of these paintings is the sharp profiles, slanted eyes and aquiline noses that make them distinctively different from other paintings of the same genre in India. The main attractions of Kishangarh are its fort and Phool Mahal (Flower Palace), now converted into a hotel.
Roopangarh Fort: The Roopangarh Fort was constructed by King Roop Singh of Kishangarh in 1648 exclusively for defence. Originally a nine-turreted fort, new additions were continuously made to it in course of time. The different styles of architecture can be distinctly observed in the fort. Kishangarh and Roopangarh are both situated at a distance of around 100 km from Jaipur.
Sanganer: This small town with its ruined palace and old Jain temples is situated around 12 km south-west of Jaipur, make an ideal weekend getaway from Jaipur. However, more than its architecture, the town is famous for its block-printing and papermaking traditions. Chipa Basti is the place where you can watch the printers in workshops doing screen and block printing.
Samode: A small village tucked at the head of the enclosed valley in the dry rugged hills of northern Aravalli, Samode is situated at a distance of 42 km northwest of Jaipur. The place is known for its beautiful Samode Palace and garden, which dominates the village. The highlight of the building is the exquisite Diwan-I-Khas covered with original paintings and mirror work. The other attraction is the Samode Fort towering immediately above the palace and the former residence of the Maharajah. Flights in India
Pushkar: Set amidst a picturesque valley, Pushkar is a small holy town about 14 km from Ajmer. Pushkar evokes a sense of fascination if you travel for the first time. Surrounded by hills on three sides and sand dunes on the other, Pushkar forms a mesmerizing location and a befitting backdrop for the annual religious and cattle fair which attract the tourists from all over the world.
Kishangarh: The miniature paintings of the Kishangarh School developed in the mid-18th century under the patronage of the royal family of Kishangarh. The hallmark of these paintings is the sharp profiles, slanted eyes and aquiline noses that make them distinctively different from other paintings of the same genre in India. The main attractions of Kishangarh are its fort and Phool Mahal (Flower Palace), now converted into a hotel.
Roopangarh Fort: The Roopangarh Fort was constructed by King Roop Singh of Kishangarh in 1648 exclusively for defence. Originally a nine-turreted fort, new additions were continuously made to it in course of time. The different styles of architecture can be distinctly observed in the fort. Kishangarh and Roopangarh are both situated at a distance of around 100 km from Jaipur.
Sanganer: This small town with its ruined palace and old Jain temples is situated around 12 km south-west of Jaipur, make an ideal weekend getaway from Jaipur. However, more than its architecture, the town is famous for its block-printing and papermaking traditions. Chipa Basti is the place where you can watch the printers in workshops doing screen and block printing.
Samode: A small village tucked at the head of the enclosed valley in the dry rugged hills of northern Aravalli, Samode is situated at a distance of 42 km northwest of Jaipur. The place is known for its beautiful Samode Palace and garden, which dominates the village. The highlight of the building is the exquisite Diwan-I-Khas covered with original paintings and mirror work. The other attraction is the Samode Fort towering immediately above the palace and the former residence of the Maharajah. Flights in India