Jaipur has been the land of Mughal
lords. Called the “Pink City” due to its pink, to be precise, orchre colored
houses spread throughout the city, the place is the gateway to the royal life
of Rajasthan. Maharaja Express goes to Jaipur through its seven distinct North
Indian tours.
Hidden
attractions of Jaipur
The city’s hills and parched trees
signify that there is a great desert around, the Thar Desert. The site
encompasses the Amber Fort, which talks of a long-lost empire. Just walk around
the back of the fort and you will find the Shri Jagatshironmani Temple. It was
built by the ruler of Amber on his wife’s request.
The temple receives a mention here due
to its rare feature. Here, Lord Krishna is not shown with his usual partner
Radha. Instead, he is depicted with Mira Bai. This is the only temple of its
kind to harbor such depiction. Mira Bai was a princess who became the lover of
Lord Krishna.
Visit the City Palace Museum and you
will again find a temple here. Amidst the lavishness and the royalty, you will
be charmed by Shri Govind Devji temple of Lord Krishna. It is believed that the
image of the Lord present in this temple is more than 5000 years old. A rare
feature of this temple is that it is open only for seven glimpses or “jhankis”
per day. You cannot enter the temple just any time. Timings are fixed for seven
“jhankis.”
Do
you know?
Do you know Jaipur is the first planned
city of India? Sawai Jai Singh built it in the 18th century. It is
the biggest city of Rajasthan and the capital of the state.
Prince of Wales visited Jaipur in
1905-06. It was during this time that the city was painted pink or ochre to
impress him.
The city has awe-inspiring architecture,
vibrant market places, intriguing history, and a liveliness that makes you feel
at home. The royalty of this city invokes kingly or queenly feeling in you…and
when you come through the Maharaja
Express to Jaipur you are a “royal guest” of the city.
Golden
Triangle tours
Apart from tours that cover Rajasthan
widely, the Maharaja train offers two exclusive tours of the Golden Triangle of
India. It comprises Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. The tours give you a chance to
know Jaipur better.
You can attend the Elephant Polo Match
or dine lavishly at some of the most royal hotels of the city. You can explore
the city’s natural, unkempt side or visit well-preserved and painted museums,
complexes, and more. The city’s market is an attraction.
Coming to Jaipur in the worlds best
train is an altogether different experience. The Maharajas’ Express is voted as
the world’s leading luxury train six times in a row from 2012 to 2017. It
offers tourists a pompous welcome at the platform and a personal butler on
board. It offers well-planned and well-guided tours. The staff’s etiquettes and
hospitality are impressive.
All these and more add to the charm of
traveling in the Maharajas’ Express. It, indeed, is an experience of a
lifetime.
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