Jaipur Excursions
Sanganer (12 km): located on the Tonk road, In addition to
its ruined palaces, Sanganer has exquisitely carved Jain temples.
The town is entered through the ruins of two Tripolias (Triple
Gateways) The town is an important centre for crafts industry and
produces some of the finest hand printed textiles from units of
block and screen printers. This textile is popular all over
country and abroad.
Bagru (35 Km): On the Ajmer Road, the ground level fort is
still in good shape. It is noted for its hand printed handloom are
less complicated and are in earthly hues.
Samode (45 km): The Nathawats
of Samode played an important role in the durbar of Jaipur where
they served as prime ministers. Their Thikana, which located in a
charming village, is surrounded by fertile fields, while a ring of
sharp hills was the seat for their fortifications. Awarded by one
of the Kachhawa rulers of Amber to one of his twelve sons
four-and-a-half century ago, the palace became known for the high
quality of its frescos, and particularly in the use of indigo
colours, and the richly painted Durbar Hall. The palace has been
converted into a heritage hotel and is ideal for an outing.
Ramgarh Lake (32 km): A huge artificial lake created by
constructing a high bund amidst tree covered hills. While the
temple of Jamwa Mata and the ruins of the old fort are some of its
antiquities, its beautiful landscape, especially during monsoons,
makes it an idyllic picnic spot.
Bairath (86 Km): An important historical place with the
excavated remains of a circular Buddhist temple-unique in
Rajasthan and the earliest known temple in India. Bairath also has
relics of the Mauryan, Mughal and Rajput periods. A mint
constructed by Akbar, a beautiful Mughal garden and a remarkable
monument with painted Chhatris and walls built by Jahangir are
other attractions.
Jaisinghpura Khor (12 km): one of the settlement of the
Meena tribe, it has a formidable fort, a Jain temple and a
step-well amid lush surroundings.
Madhogarh - Tunga (40 km):
Tunga was witness to a historic battle fought between the Jaipur
forces and Marathas. The fort is nestled amidst beautiful mango
orchards.
The Present owner, Thakur Bhawani
Singh, the fourth generation directed descendent of Thakur Pratap
Singhji, has now renovated the Madhogarh Fort and converted into a
family run heritage hotel. Guests can now experience the famous
Rajput hospitality and relive the glory of a bygone age. |