Entrance at City Palace, Jaipur

Our sight seeing trip in Jaipur was organized by hotel- ‘Zone by the Park’. Everything was seamless and meticulously planned considering heat in Jaipur during early May. I was super curious to see City Palace, Jaipur the third time as I wanted to gain more knowledge and appreciate our heritage richness better.

We checked out in the morning to avoid any heat hours. City Palace was not very far from our hotel.

Inside City Palace

City Palace, Jaipur

Beautiful carvings at Diwan-i-Khas

The entrance gate to City Palace itself is exquisitely carved and is very attractive. There are tweo palaces Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal. City Palace houses a museums where traditional attires of Kings and Queens including sarees, shawls, kurtas, various arms used during wars etc are displayed. The other part of Chandra Mahal is still a residence of Royal family. The visit to museum was worth it even in heat of early May. Designs on royal attires were exquisite and created curiosity about the kind of craftsmanship during those days.

Intricate designs and royal chandelier on roofs

Photography is not allowed there. Then there is a souvenirs and jewellery shop. Diwan-i- Khas and Diwan-i- Aam are gracing the palace and need a separate mention. Carvings and intricate designs on walls and roofs are breathtaking. There are two big silver urns placed in Diwan-i-Khas. It is said that Sawai Madho Singh II had taken three such urns along with him to England as he wanted to have food and bath from this water.

Intricate designs in the roof with royal chandelier

Diwan-i-Aam is an area in Mubarak Mahal which has an elegant seating royal arrangement along with art gallery. The ceiling has beautiful designs with royal chandeliers of thetime. Carpet on the floor is still of the same era. I was just astounded by the gracefulness of the royal meeting hall.

Exquisite work on roof and walls of City Palace, Jaipur

City Palace I must say is worth visiting any time you visit Jaipur. Given a chance, I will visit again.

Must see things in City Palace, Jaipur

1. Diwan-i-Aam

2. Diwan-i-Khas

3. Museum

4. Armoury museum

Insider tips

1. One must shell out three hours to visit this mighty palace.

2. During summers, totally avoid afternoon hours. Plan your visit during mornings or evenings.

3. Take water bottles along

Nidhi KM

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Some more photographs

Silver urns containing water transported by Maharaja to England for cooking and bathing

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