Jaipur is the pink capital of Rajasthan with many hilltop forts and beautiful palaces. Jaipur was founded in 1728 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the ruler of Amber, who laid out the city according to the principles of Shilpa-Shastra - an ancient Hindu architectural exposition. In 1876 Maharaja Ram Singh requested that the entire city be painted
pink, a sign of hospitality, to honor the visit of the Prince of Wales.
The Old City of Jaipur, surrounded by walls, is the main attraction for tourists. Within the Old City are numerous attractions.
Jantar Mantar is an observatory that began in 1728 and was built of stone and marble. Each instrument on display had a specific purpose and was scientifically designed. The Ram Yantras were used for gauging altitudes and the huge sundials calculated time as the sun's shadow fell on various points.
The Shree Sanjay Sharma Museum is a collection of items dedicated to the memory of Shree Sanjay Sharma, who died as a boy. His memory is honored with games, bookstands, photographs of yoga poses from the 18th C and over 125,000 manuscripts.
The Museum of Indology comes from an extensive private collection of folk-art and oddities. Nahargah Fort or Tiger Fort as it is also known was built on a cliff overlooking the city of Jaipur. It offers spectacular views!
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