
Jaipur's
signature building, the Hawa Mahal, a multi layered palace, was built by
Sawai Pratap Singh (grand son of Sawai Jai Singh and son of Sawai Madhoo
Singh) in 1799 AD and Mr. Lal Chand Usta was the architect. Famous for it's
beehive like structure, the Hawa Mahal is an interplay of red and pink sand
stone, carefully and painstakingly outlined with white borders and motifs.
The palaces and forts of yesteryears, which were witness to the royal
processions and splendours are now living monuments, accepted quite
naturally into the lifestyle of the people of the "Pink City"
Jaipur.
Falling under the Golden Triangle, and being visited by millions of
domestic and foreign tourists, the city of Jaipur is a place of high tourist
interest. The Pink City, as commonly known, has all sorts of amenities for
domestic and foreign tourists. Hotels ranging from 5 star to low budgets are
available. The city is linked by Rail, Road, and Air and attracts high
traffic in winters.