Gaitore,Jaipur

Gaitore,Jaipur 

Standing tall and prominent as one of the most interesting and unique tourist spots of Jaipur, Gaitore is a structure like no other. Being a royal cremation ground for the prestigious Rajput families of Rajasthan, Gaitore presents a marvellous architectural brilliance that you just can’t miss. As it is, Gaitore has the reputation of being part of the most beautifully constructed mausoleums in Rajasthan, and especially in Jaipur.

Interesting Facts

• Gaitore is derived from the hindi words ‘Gaye Ka Thor’, meaning ‘resting place of the departed’.
• It was the designated cremation ground of the Kachhwaha Rajputs of Jaipur, one of the most well-known royal families in Rajasthan.
• Gaitore is situated on the Jaipur-Ajmer highway, in an isolated location where its mesmeric architecture combines with the natural abundance of the surrounding area.
• Cenotaphs that loom over the building are designed from marble and sandstone, a rather common speciality in the architecture of Rajasthani royal structures.
• Gaitore is constructed with the blend of Mughal and Rajput design, which gives it an unforgettable allure.
• The notable names that have cenotaphs dedicated to themselves are Sawai Ram Singh, Sawai Madho Singh, Maharaja Sawai Singh II along with many others.
• The mausoleum that stands out the most is that of Maharaja Sawai Singh II, which has carvings of an intricate and beautiful manner, including detailed designs of peacocks on the cenotaphs.
• Every cenotaph has a distinct nature of carvings based on the kind of preference their respective kings had. This gives a unique quality to each of them, making it easier to differentiate.
• Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder of the city of Jaipur had the cremation ground of Gaitore built for himself and his family.
• Every Kachhwaha king of Jaipur had his cremation at Gaitore post its creation in the year 1733.
• The only king whose cremation didn’t happen in Gaitore was Maharaja Sawai Ishwari Singh. His cremation took place in Jaipur’s famous City Palace complex.
• The walls of Gaitore’s cenotaphs and mausoleums were decorated with various paintings, traces of which can still be found on some of the walls.
• As a structure that has stunning architecture and designs of Islamic and Hindu origin like no other, Gaitore has gained a great reputation amongst tourists. It is one of the most-visited tourist destinations of Jaipur.
• The cenotaph of Maharaja Sawai Singh II, which is constructed in white marble that still retains its purity, has gathered more attention than any other at Gaitore.

Things to Do/ See

• The carvings of each cenotaph in Gaitore are unique and present a separate quality of architecture that deserve every bit of a visitor’s attention.
• As the cenotaph of Maharaja Sawai Singh II is the most unusual and stunning one, visitors enjoy observing the delicate carvings of peacocks on it.
• Gaitore is located only 16kms from Jaipur, so it is a must-visit tourist site near the city which should not be overlooked by potential tourists.
• A tour of Gaitore amidst the pretty landscape around the mausoleums does not take much time and is well enjoyed during the day as it is easier to take a good look at the intricate patterns wedged into the walls and the domes.

Traveller Tips

• Group tours that are organized by many tourist agencies should be taken into consideration as they also provide guides to understand the history of Jaipur and the kings whose mausoleums are built in Gaitore.
• A day-long tour of Jaipur can include Gaitore well enough without taking up a lot of time in one place.
• Car rentals are easily obtainable and package tours usually add Gaitore in the mix of a trip to Jaipur’s tourist destinations.
• Wearing comfortable shoes, carrying hats and sunglasses etc. are recommended to ensure a hassle-free time at Gaitore as Rajasthan can be quite warm during the summers

Highlights of the tour :

• We are professional and speak multiple languages.
• We know all the routes which we offer you and will not have any problem in reaching one monument to another.
• We are friendly and happy to share the Indian culture with you.
• We make sure that you visit all the monuments as per itinerary.

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Kumbalgarh Fort

Kumbalgarh Fort

Visitor Information

• Famous For: Adventure seekers, Wildlife enthusiasts, History Buffs and Architectural Photographers
• Entry Fee: Rs 15 for Indian and SAARC country tourists, Rs 200 for others.
• Visiting Time: 9:00 am to 6 pm daily
• Visit Duration: 3 hours

Kumbalgarh, a rare architectural masterpiece from 15th century India is a sight to behold. Often compared to the Great Wall of China, these massive forts of 36km walls is an UNESCO world heritage site. Located at the Rajasmand town about 64 kilometres from Udaipur, this exuberant fort was built by the then Maharaja of Mewar Maharana Kumba. Such is the opulence of the wall that it is believed to hold place for 8 horses running side by side. This masterpiece has 25 feet width wall surrounding the fortress running for kilometres. It is the Indian version of the great wall of china and is well known as the Great Wall of India. This fortress rightfully depicts the Rajput architectural skills and is surrounded by the Kumbalgarh sanctuary and Rajasmand lake. Situated at a height of 1900 metres the fortress provides a breath-taking view of the Aravalli. The fort is adorned by several Hindu and Jain Temples of which the giant Shivalinga is of primary importance.

Traveller Tips

• The fort is quite a step climb, so wear comfortable clothes and sport shoes.
• Carry water bottles to keep yourself hydrated.
• Don’t forget to stuff yourself with food packets and water bottles from the food stalls available near the gate.
• It requires quite a lot of time to explore the fort so plan accordingly.

Things to Do

• The Badal Palace or the abode of clouds is one of the foremost place to visit here. It is the main palace of this fort
• Watch the light and sound show which occurs at 6:45 pm every day for just Rs 100.
• Witness the ethereal beauty of the sun setting across the mountains.
• Don’t miss the birth place of Maharana Pratap.
• The giant Shivalinga temple is a must visit.
• Explore the great wall of India.
• For the religious minded people, the more than 300 Hindu and Jain temples are places of importance.
• Take some time out for the Rajasmund lake and Kumbalgarh Sanctuary.

Interesting Facts and Trivia

• It houses the largest Shivlinga in the world.
• It is the birth place of Maharana Pratap.
• The fortress has never been conquered.
• It was occupied till the 19th century, then it was handed over to government of India and hence open to the public.
• It is maintained by Archaeological Society of India and is a recognised UNESCO world heritage site.
• The fortress is guarded by seven large gates.
• Legend has it that Rana Kumbha conducted a huge puja and human sacrifice at the Hanuman Pol to fortify this place, as instructed by his spiritual guide.
• It is an eco-friendly fortress

Highlights of the tour :

• We are professional and speak multiple languages.

• We know all the routes which we offer you and will not have any problem in reaching one monument to another.

• We are friendly and happy to share the Indian culture with you.

• We make sure that you visit all the monuments as per itinerary.

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Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, Jodhpur

Umaid Bhawan Palace Museum, Jodhpur

Visitor Information

• Famous for: Landmark, architectural and historical heritage.
• Entrance Fees: Rs.30 per person for Indian, Rs.100 for foreigners and Rs.10 for minors (5-11 years old).
• Visiting Time: 10 AM to 16:30 PM
• Duration of Visit: 1-2 hours.

The Umaid Bhawan Palace is housed neatly beside the royal blue city of Jodhpur. It is a n architectural marvel, truly an edifice and is almost 75 years old. The foundation was laid in 1928 and construction of the palace was completed in 1943 under the guidance of chief architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya and Sir S.S. Jacob. The erection of the palace was done under the aegis H.V. Lanchester. The foundation’s ground was crushed by Maharaja Umaid Singh himself upon whom the palace is named after all.

Traveller Tips

• Don’t forget to take your camera as you are allowed to take pictures inside.
• Don’t miss the vintage car collection which is one the highlights of the museum.
• Guides are available in abundance and are ready to do voluntary service.
• To save yourself from that scorching heat of Rajasthan, we advise you to take an umbrella with you or wear a pair of shades.
• Always keep a water bottle with you in case of dehydration.
• We will suggest you to wear some comfortable footwear as you’ll need to do some walking in the Palace and the Museum.

Things to Do

• The museum is adorned with vintage clocks and pics of Art-Deco interior of the palace.
• The classic cars are displayed in the front garden of the Bhawan where you can click some beautiful photographs.
• The museum houses artistic murals, opulent miniature paintings and unusual household paraphernalia which is not seen in today’s market.

Interesting Facts about Umaid Bhavan Palace Museum

• The other name of the Umaid Bhawan Palace is the Chittar Palace, due to the fact that stones from the nearby Chittar Hill were used for its construction and were responsible for the golden yellow colour of the edifice.
• Jodhpur Palace was voted as the World’s Best Hotel of 2016 at the Traveller’s Choice Award function which was organized by the travel website, TripAdvisor.
• The palace was completed in 1943, tragic as may it seem but Maharaja U. Singh only stayed for four years in the palace as he died in 1947.

Highlights of the tour :

• We are professional and speak multiple languages.

• We know all the routes which we offer you and will not have any problem in reaching one monument to another.

• We are friendly and happy to share the Indian culture with you.

• We make sure that you visit all the monuments as per itinerary.

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Mandore Gardens, Jodhpur

Mandore Gardens, Jodhpur

Famous for: Rich Flora and Architectural Heritage.

Entrance Fees: 100 per person.

Visiting Time: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Duration of Visit: 90 to 120 minutes.

The town of Mandore is located 9 kilometres north of Blue City of Jodhpur. In ancient times, it was the capital of Pratiharas who ruled the region in 6th century AD. The old capital was shifted to Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur due to security concerns in 1459 AD. The remnants of the ancient capital can be still found if you visit the famous Mandore Gardens of Rajasthan. The town also exhibits other historical monuments such as Mandore Fort, old Mandore Palace and Ravan Temple.

Interesting Facts about Mandore Gardens

• The popular folk heroes are a group of 16 figures which are carved from a single rock in the ‘Hall of Heroes’.
• The 300 million Hindu Gods and deities in the temple are beautifully illustrated by the artists in the form of lucent colourful images.
• If you climb up the craggy hill, you can catch glimpses of the old capital and remnants of the bygone Mandore Palace.

Highlights of the tour :

• We are professional and speak multiple languages.
• We know all the routes which we offer you and will not have any problem in reaching one monument to another.
• We are friendly and happy to share the Indian culture with you.
• We make sure that you visit all the monuments as per itinerary.

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Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, Bikaner

Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary, Bikaner

Famous for: Nature, Geography, Photography, Wildlife. Entry Fee: 100 INR per person. Visiting Time: Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Visiting Duration: About 2 hours.

Bikaner is known all over the world as a renowned place of heritage and culture. However, only a few are aware of the fact that this historical city also houses one of the best flora and fauna the world has ever seen. Oblivious to most of the tourists, Bikaner boasts of a rare collection of species that have been kept under protection in none other than the Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary. Thus, situated in the desert, this wildlife sanctuary has a lot to offer to the tourists who have a keen interest in the flora and fauna of a particular region. Hence, the Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary is slowly gaining popularity among the travelers who are indeed getting an experience of a lifetime.

Traveller Tips

• Wear sturdy shoes as this place requires excessive walking.
• There are no stalls available to buy any kind of refreshments. Carry refreshments and water bottles before visiting this place.
• A camera ticket is required to take your cameras inside.
• Definitely carry a first aid kit as there would not be a medical unit deep inside the forest if you might accidentally hurt yourself during the safari.

Things to Do

• Go out on a wildlife safari with your friends and family along with an experience guide.
• Gaze at the creatures in the desert land living in their natural habitat.
• Click multiple photographs of the desert animals and the beautiful surroundings.

Availability of Guides

Guides can be hired from the Sanctuary itself for a nominal fee which differs for both Indians and foreigners.

Best Time to Visit

Winters that is between the months of November to March are the best time to visit this place and have an exotic experience. Summers can be extremely hot here and it is not recommended to visit this place during this time.

Interesting Facts and Trivia about Gajner Wildlife Sanctuary

It’s a rare wildlife sanctuary as it is located in the heart of the desert area. Species such as wild fowls, deer, antelopes, nilgais, chinkaras, black bucks, desert foxes and wild boars are some of the common species that can be spotted in the desert forest. There is a natural lake that acts like an oasis in the centre of that forest. Thus, this is the place that the animals gather to quench their thirst and get relief from the scorching heat of the desert.

Highlights of the tour :

• We are professional and speak multiple languages.

• We know all the routes which we offer you and will not have any problem in reaching one        monument to another.

• We are friendly and happy to share the Indian culture with you.

• We make sure that you visit all the monuments as per itinerary.

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Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, Jaisalmer

Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli, Jaisalmer

Famous for: History, Photography, Architecture.
Entry Fee: No entry fee needed.
Visiting Time: 8 am to 7 pm (Daily).
Visiting Duration: 1-2 hours.

Jaisalmer is known as the land of the Sonar Kella or the Golden Fort. As the name suggests, the buildings and carvings adorned inside the Fort of Jaisalmer are mostly built out of yellow sandstone. Thus, when the shimmering sunlight falls on these structures, a golden light is radiated all around that gives an impression that every structure is made of pure gold, and, thus, the name, Sonar Kella. In the heart of this very fort is situated the house of the renowned Prime Minister of the kingdom of Jaisalmer, Diwan Mohata Nathmal. Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli of his is a resemblance of intricate architecture and is, thus, famous as a tourist destination

Interesting Facts and Trivia about Nathmal Ji Ki Haveli

• The construction of this building is associated with an interesting legend of how the two brothers, Hathi and Lulu, had begun constructing the haveli from two different sides to finally make it meet at all ends.
• The haveli is a confluence of the Rajput and the Islamic styles of architecture.
• The paintings on the interior of the haveli are grand. Surprisingly, there are depictions of modern amenities like cars and fans which the two brothers had painting despite having never seen them.
• At the entrance to the haveli, there are two majestic lions kept on two sides of the staircase. These lions have been intricately carved out of yellow sandstone and, thus, shine like gold when the sunlight falls upon them.
• The family now sells paintings and other memoirs to the tourists visiting the haveli.
• This has been the location of many Bollywood movies

Highlights of the tour :

• We are professional and speak multiple languages.
• We know all the routes which we offer you and will not have any problem in reaching one monument to another.
• We are friendly and happy to share the Indian culture with you.
• We make sure that you visit all the monuments as per itinerary.

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Nakki Lake, Mount Abu

Nakki Lake, Mount Abu

Mount Abu has the reputation of being one of the most beautiful tourist destinations and hill stations in India, with good measure of having some gems stored in its box of attractions. One of these amazing gems is Nakki Lake, which is not only regarded as a majorly appealing part of Mount Abu, but also has an intriguing history behind it. With sacred attributions to this beautiful lake of Mount Abu, which the travellers of India have taken a strong liking to, Nakki Lake has a lot of factors that come into play when its termed as a tourist attraction. Here are some things to know about it before your next trip to Abu.

Interesting Facts

• Nakki Lake has interesting stories behind it, two legends that have been recorded over time, though however differently the legends begin as, they end with one conclusion, that of how the name of the lake was derived.
• The first legend says that the Gods of Hindu mythology dug this lake with their nails in order to protect themselves from a demon known as Bashkali. ‘Nakh’ means nail in Hindi, which is where the name Nakki comes from.
• The second legend goes along as a King, who ordered that whoever would dig a lake through his nails will be able to marry the King’s daughter. The man who dug the lake, ‘Rasiya Balam’ was in love with the King’s daughter Kunwari Kanya, who shared his affection, but the King’s wife declared that the two lovers could not be married. As a symbol of their love, a temple of Kunwari Kanya and Rasiya Balam is built behind the famous Dilwara Temple.
• According to the local mythology, it is said Rasiya Balam and Kunwari Kanya were incarnations of the Hindu gods Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati to present the unfulfilled love shared between them.
• The ashes of Mahatma Gandhi had been immersed in Nakki Lake on February 12th, 1948. Post this the Gandhi Ghat was also built in his honour.
• Apart from having a rich mythological history, Nakki Lake is also quite picturesque a surrounding.
• It is the first known man-made Lake in India sitting on a height of 11,000 metres in Mount Abu.
• The hill station of Mount Abu being a romantic location in itself, Nakki Lake also holds great importance as a place for lovers since it symbolises eternal love.
• In the background of Nakki Lake is the interesting Toad Rock, which gives the impression of a toad about to jump into the lake.

Things to Do/See

• Boating is a popular tourist activity at Nakki Lake, and since it is surrounded by lush greenery and a great view of mountains, people enjoy it to the fullest.
• Aqua zorbing is adored by kids and it is quite fun to indulge in apart from other enjoyable things to do at the banks of the lake.
• Nakki Lake’s banks are filled with coffee shops, ice cream stalls and fun activities for children to do, giving it a rather interesting allure.
• Visiting Nakki Lake at evening is loved by couples as they can get to take a nice walk along the banks while getting a great view.
• Traveller Tips
• Most tourists like visiting Mount Abu during the summer as it is quite pleasant at the time.
• Nakki Lake has a bunch of activities to indulge in, so if you decide to spend a long time there, wearing comfortable clothes and shoes is important.
• Photography is great at Nakki Lake because of the amazing view it provides to the travellers.
• Tickets for boating can be easily obtained at the banks of the lake along with those of zorbing and other activities.

Highlights of the tour :

• We are professional and speak multiple languages.
• We know all the routes which we offer you and will not have any problem in reaching one monument to another.
• We are friendly and happy to share the Indian culture with you.
• We make sure that you visit all the monuments as per itinerary.
Contact US
Phone: +91 9958675122
Email: ramesh@letsgoindiatours.com