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OOMS - HE SR A S LT A ASISC H L Y C th M Y I P N P D A S H ANNUAL CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS FOR THE INDIAN SCHOOL CERTIFICATE HANDBOOK JAIPUR OOMS - HE SR A S LT A ASISC H L Y C th M Y I P N P D A S H ASISC ANNUAL CONFERENCE - 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE HISTORY OF JAIPUR The capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur was built fabric and shoes, possess a timeless in 1727 AD by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh quality and are surely a treasure-trove for II. It is from his name that the city derives the shoppers. This fascinating city with its gets its name. Jaipur happens to be the romantic charm takes you to an epoch of first planned city of India, whose chief royalty and tradition. architect was Vidhyadhar Bhattacharya Jaipur has much to offer visitors from Bengal. everything from pageants and festivals to The capital of Rajasthan is popularly extraordinarily clad people, a wealth of known as the Pink City with broad handicrafts, a royal legacy of palaces, avenues and spacious gardens. The and sightseeing that will occupy their capital of Rajasthan, Jaipur is steeped in time. However, should the visitors simply history and culture. Here the past comes choose to walk around the streets of the alive in magnificent forts and palaces, old city instead, they will not regret it. All of blushed pink, where once lived the Jaipur is an architectural gem, and no maharajas. The bustling bazaars of scheduled sight-seeing can even hope to Jaipur, famous for Rajasthani jewellery, do justice to this rare city. WHAT TO VISIT IN JAIPUR Jaipur is the place that will take you back to the historic era of forts in Rajasthan which was the capital of the Rajputs of Jaipur. India when Rajputs used to rule the city. There are a number of Amer Fort and JantarMantar in Jaipur are listed in the UNESCO amazing forts, palaces, and monuments which depict the rich World Heritage sites. historical past of the city. Amer Fort is one of the most famous THE HISTORICAL AMER FORT Splendidly overlooking the Maota Lake, and is now, one of the major tourist the Amer Fort in Jaipur(also known as attractions in the Jaipur area of Amber Fort) is located in the Amer Town Rajasthan. of Rajasthan, which is just 11 Kms away Amer Fort Timings : 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM from the capital of Rajasthan State, Jaipur. The Amer Fort is a UNESCO's Amer Fort Entry Fee : Indian( Rs. 25) World Heritage Site in India; it was Student (Rs 10 ) && Foreigner (Rs. erected by Raja Man Singh Ion a high hill 200.00) Student (100) HOT AIR BALLOONING Hot air ballooning is one of the ballooning from September to February. SkyWaltz Haveli, Sharma Farm House, adventurous rides which gives you a Skywaltz offers Hot Air Balloon Services Suncity Project Road, Kukas, bird's eye view of this beautiful city. This in Jaipur. One of the best things to do in Jaipur, Rajasthan 302028. Phone: 1800 joyride is little bit pricey and many Jaipur, Hot Air Balloon Ride will let you 103 8839Website : www.skywaltz.com renowned companies offer hot air explore the city in an amazing way. OOMS - HE SR A S LT A ASISC H L Y C th M Y I P N P D A S H ASISC ANNUAL CONFERENCE - 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW AMBER FORT The well- organized evening Sound narrative of the fort's glorious past is and Light Show in Amer Fort is a voiced by Amitabh Bachchan, the fascinating attraction of the Amber most distinctive voice in Indian Fort. The story of the Rajputs is cinema. narrated through the memory lanes of Light & Sound Show Timings : In Amer; with the rocky walls that English : 7.30 pm && In Hindi : 8:00 PM provide an energetic backdrop for the Light & Sound Show Fees : For light- effects, madeexciting by legends English (Entry Fee : Rs. 200.00) & For of the Rajput Kings attended Hindi (Entry Fee : Rs. 100.00) byharmonious folk music. The OTHER FORTS AND MONUMENTS IN JAIPUR Among the numerous forts in Jaipur, the Jaigarh Fort is one of the most famous. Built between 15th and 18th centuries, the particular fort is a tourist's delight. Opening Hours 9am - 4.30pm (Daily) Entrance FeeIndian: Rs.35 Foreigner: Rs.85 Camera FeeStill: Rs.50 Video: Rs.200 NAHARGARH FORT Nahargarh Fort, together with the other two forts viz., Amer Fort and Jaigarh Fort, once shaped a powerful defence for Jaipur town. Designed by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1734, this fort's real name was Sudarshangarh Fort. Later, it was named Nahargarh , which implied 'abode of tigers'. Set in one among the oldest mountain ranges of the planet, the Aravalli Hills, this fort provides you a wide ranging view of the scenic surroundings. CITY PALACE The City Palace (Jaipur) is an The City Palace is one of the awesome specimen of architectural cherished attractions in the city. brilliance in the city of Jaipur. The There are two main entrances to the Royal Palace was built in the 18th palace, namely Tripolia Gate and century by Maharaja Jai Singh II, of JalebChowk. In the construction of Amber. Some of the special features the palace the architects, Sir Samuel such as magnificent pillars, lattice or Swinton Jacob and Vidyadar jali work, carved marble interiors and Bhattacharya, have beautifully inlaid ornamentations make the blended the Mughal, European and palace beautiful in appearance and a Rajput styles of architecture. treat to watch for the visitors. OOMS - HE SR A S LT A ASISC H L Y C th M Y I P N P D A S H ASISC ANNUAL CONFERENCE - 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE Visiting Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM everyday (Except on National Holidays) Best Time To Visit: October to March Entry Fee: INR 75.00 for Indian; INR 300.00 for Foreigners Jaipur also featured in Palace on Wheels 2nd day's itinerary HAWA MAHAL HawaMahal was built in 1799 by Krishna made of peacock feathers. The the street below, through small windows Maharaja SawaiPratap Singh, who was Maharaja was a big devotee of Lord unnoticed, thereby respecting the system then the ruler. This monument is one Krishna and therefore dedicated this of 'Purdah'.Both the exterior and interior example that reasonably justifies three amazing piece of art to the Almighty. The of HawaMahal, make this 50 feet tall key aspects – dedication, purpose and purpose or the motive behind the palace an architectural delight. creativity.The unique five-storyed construction of HawaMahal was to allow structure resembles the crown of Lord the royal ladies to observe everyday life in JANTAR MANTAR Witness the world's largest sundial at JantarMantar. Considered as one of the largest observatories in the world, JantarMantar is listed in UNESCO's world heritage sites as well. This place is renovated every year by the government to offer precise measurements of time, declination of the sun and the positions of constellations, along with several other astronomical phenomena. Popular structures within the JantarMantar are the 'SamratYantra' (the world's largest sundial), the 'Hindu Chhatri', the 'JaiprakashYantra' and various geometric structures with astronomical devices to probe the 'universe'. Currently it holds 14 major geometric instruments. TIMINGS: 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Open on all days OOMS - HE SR A S LT A ASISC H L Y C th M Y I P N P D A S H ASISC ANNUAL CONFERENCE - 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE SISODIA RANI PALACE ALBERT HALL It stands as a symbol of love. In 1728, Sisodia Rani The Albert Hall Museum is a museum in Jaipur in Rajasthan, India. It is Garden was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh, with the oldest museum of the state and functions as the State museum of an intention to gift the garden, to his Sisodia Queen Rajasthan. The building is situated in Ram Niwas Garden outside the from Udaipur. city wall opposite New gate and is a fine example of Indo-Saracenic Located at a distance of 10 kms from Jaipur, architecture. The building was designed by Sir Samuel Swinton Jacob, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh is a beautiful garden on assisted by Mir TujumoolHoosein, and was opened as a public museum Jaipur-Agra Highway. SisodiaBagh is a prime in 1887. It is also called the Government Central Museum. Maharaja attraction in the charming city of Jaipur. The Garden Ram Singh initially wanted this building to be a town hall, but his appeals more to the beholder, since it stands as a successor, Madho Singh II, decided it should be a museum for the art of symbol of love. As the name suggests, the Garden Jaipur and included it as part of the new Ram Nivas Garden. The was named after the queen, who was adorable to museum has a rich collection of artefacts including paintings, carpets, the King. ivory, stone, metal sculptures, and works in crystal. It is named after King Edward VII (Albert Edward), who visited the city as the Prince of Wales. Its foundation stone was laid on 6 February 1876. GAITORE Gaitore, a prominent tourist attraction of Rajasthan where Kachhwaha Rajput kings and the members of the royal family were entombed. It is believed that the place got its name from the mispronounced form of the Hindi phrase, 'Gaye ka Thor,' which means resting place of the departed souls. OOMS - HE SR A S LT A ASISC H L Y C th M Y I P N P D A S H ASISC ANNUAL CONFERENCE - 2017 ANNUAL CONFERENCE WORLD TRADE PARK EXPERIENCE RAJASTHANI CULTURE AT CHOKHI DHANI JAIPUR It is situated in Malviya Nagar, Jaipur.