'Jaleb Chowk' is a common term used for any open ground that was earlier used for public gatherings when the reigning king wished to address his kingdom. An open space that served as an assembly ground for soldiers, Jalebi Chowk is the first stop in Amer Fort complex, if one entered from the Surajpol gate. Back in the day, this ground was surrounded by horse stables. Near the Jalebi Chowk is the Bali Sthal which was the sacrificial ground where human and animal slaughter was rampant under the pretext of religious offering. Today, this chowk is the concluding point of the elephant ride within Amer Fort. And horse stables that surrounded the chowk have been converted into souvenir shops.
A city of strange blends when it comes to shopping, Jaipur is where you will find malls selling branded stuff and also glorious old fashioned bazaars which refuse to go out of style. On such example is that of Bapu Bazaar, where best bargains on Mojris, perfumes and traditional tie-and-dye textiles are available. Embroidered shoes made of camel skin is yet another specialty here. This bazaar is one among the six important bazaars of Jaipur and is very popular with the tourists. And if at all you want to take a break from the riot of sights, sounds and colors, indulge in some local snacks sold by roadside vendors. Trust this place to take up a lot of your time as it has so much to offer.
Nestled away cozily in the north of Jaipur, lies the lush green Kanak Vrindavan Valley. It was christened by Sawai Jai Singh, who was the ruler and founder of Jaipur. This natural attraction is one of the most visited tourist spots in Jaipur owing to its gorgeous ancient stone temples and the picturesque scenery it offers. The valley is also a favorite spot for film shooting and picnickers, and is also a perfect spot to watch exotic migratory birds.
You would hardly find S.R.C Museum of Indology in the regular list of tourist attractions; this does not come as a surprise because nestled in a residential area, this museum is easily overlooked. Spread over two floors, the entire collection belongs to Late Shri Ram Charan Sharma. The first storey is where you will find ancient astronomical instruments, crockery from England and other European nations and old and misprinted currency notes of India. The second storey is divided into two sections, the first displays some of the oldest manuscripts dating as far back as 1143 CE. Here you will find interesting exhibits like the Quran written by Aurangazeb or the entire Bhagvat Gita written on a paper as tiny as a computer chip. The second section is a mixed bag of various exhibits from different eras in history. Right from weapons, coins that are easily 7-8 centuries old and pre-historic tools to paintings from the Mughal and Rajput era, this section is definitely all about history. It is also high on the weird factor; check out the fossilized eggs, flexible stone, a piece of meteor and the floating stone. Do not forget to ask for a guide to take you around as it is included in your admission fee.
Le fondamenta del Forte Amer furono gettate da Raja Man Singh I nel 1592 e ampliate dalle successive generazioni di Kachwahas nell'arco di 150 anni. Circondata dalle montagne Aravali e sovrastata dal Forte Jaigarh, questa fortezza Rajput regna sulla storica città di Amer e il lago Maota che si estende ai suoi piedi. All'interno, il forte è suddiviso in quattro aree separate, ognuna con il proprio cortile e il proprio enclave di palazzi. Dal tempio di Sila Devi allo Sheesh Mahal, questo forte è quanto di più monumentale possa esistere. Che si tratti dei dipinti e delle vetrate provenienti dal Belgio, dei vivaci affreschi o dei tradizionali intarsi e rilievi che adornano l'opulento palazzo, il forest Amer è un monumentale esempio di arte e architettura storica ricavato dall'arenaria e dal marmo; una dimora adeguata ai re di Rajput e alla loro famiglia. L'intero forte è dotato di rampe, che un tempo erano utili per spingere le piccole carrozze utilizzate dalle regine per spostarsi, poiché i loro abiti pesanti e i gioielli gli rendevano difficile camminare.
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