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Maharajah Sawai Singh Museum

One of the most elegant and well kept Museums - it is beautiful one with its elegance and images of the past. Constructed in 1959, then it was known as Jaipur Museum. This museum depicts the gone away era in a contemporary manner, filled with the aura of the Royals. Visit this place and feel the same aura.

This Museum holds the main attractions for its Royal Bagghis, some very old but retaining the same color as the past. Then there are the world famous silver urns which still tell the story of the elegant past. Its a journey which can never be forgotten by all those who visit this place, marking the old age splendour.

Fast Facts
» Language : Rajasthani, English, Hindi
» Visiting Hours : 10am - 04:00 pm (Subject to Change).Timings and Opening Days are subject to vary.
» Best time to visit : October to February

Famous Sites:

City Palace
Built by the Kachhwaha King Amber Sawai Jai Singh it is a beautiful place to visit with its pillars, Mubarak Mahal, Chandra Mahal and Mehrabs. This Palace is one of the marvels of the city. Once you are here, you can see the royal splendour in its full form. Visiting this palace makes for a memorable journey. The journey to Jodhpur is incomplete without a visit to this royal place - The City Palace.

Chandra Mahal
Royal Lunches and Dinner - Marking the arrival of the four seasons, Royal lunches and Dinner are arranged in the Chandra Mahal of the City Palace for the common man to enjoy amidst the royal grandeur and splendor. Jai Niwas serves the same. ( One has to pre book the tables to be a part of this royal Splendor). If you want to have such a royal experience, contact us for arranging the reservations. .

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Showcase

»Bagghi Khana : This is the most splendid of all. The royal Baggis (Chariots and Coaches in colors of red and gold are the ones where the eyes get stuck. Then there are two Silver Urns which are the largest in the world as per the Guinness Book of World Records. It were used to carry the Holy Water Ganga Jal by Sawai Madho Singh II on his tour to England.

»Armoury Gallery : Locally known as Sileh Khana it has on its display the richest collection of armoury in the world. It has the Sawai Jai Singh s pistol, Rekhla (miniature canon), Gunpowder flasks, Howdahs (Elephant seat) and night polo ball. There is quite a range of the armours.

»Art Gallery : Paintings - large and miniature ones, 19th century photographs, Carpets from Kabul (17th century), sets of ragmala (19th century) are some of the attractions of the Museum. There is also the large canvass painting of Sawai Madho Singh Maharajah.

»Textile Gallery : Then there is the gallery which displays the costumes of the Kings and Queens. Tie and Dye Lahariya, Pashmina shawls with minute embroidery and the royal veils are showcased here. Atamsukh - the Royal dress of Maharajah Sawai Madho Singh is also on display. Artifacts of glass and Indian Games of that time period are also there to look out for.

In And Around

»Lake Palace : In the old days of Kings and Kingdoms this Palace which is five stories inside the lake and one story up the lake, was used for bird watching and sometimes for bird hunting. Its a beautiful palace to sit in for a couple of hours to be able to hear the footsteps the of the Gala time period.

»Jaipuri Market : Want to go for Shopping of Indian Stuff - you will find a sea of it in the Jaipur s Market. Especially the one round the corner of the City Palace. The Rajasthani Jootis, the Lehngas and the Teekas - all the Rajasthani dress and Culture can be seen here and bought. And as you go shopping for the Rajasthani frevour, don't forget to buy the Blue Pottery - Jaipur is world famous for this one!

Our Suggestions

Pre book your hotel for convenient stay. Contact us for the same.
Jaipur - the Pink City, is a beautiful place. With Hawa Mahal, the City Palace, Jal Mahal, Chandra Mahal and the Jaipuri Market, its worth making a day tour here.
This city caters to all types of food at affordable prices. Chowky Dhani - a make-over of typical Rajasthani Village is a good option to have the dinner at. With the typical Rajasthani Dance, firework, puppet show and ethnic Rajasthani food its a Must Visit Place. If you would like to visit this place, contact us for the arrangements to take you here. The Rotating Restaurant in the heart of the City is a famous eatery.
Clothes should always be of Cotton Fabric, while in Rajasthan, whatever the season be.
Its best to visit Jaipur in the Indian Winters as the Summer can be very uncomfortable with soaring temperatures. Always keep drinking water with you, wherever you go in Rajasthan.
For any clarifications we are there to resolve them. Contact us anytime, anywhere.

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