BIKERS CLUB SEPTEMBER 2019 ISSUE | Page 38

JAL MAHAL Amidst the chaos of the city of Jaipur, lies the splendid Jal Mahal, or Water Palace. Floating in the centre of the Sagar Lake, this low rise symmetrical Palace was once a shooting lodge for the Maharajas. This unique palace fascinates a large number of visitors from all over the world. ABHANERI STEPWELL Also known as the Chand Baori Step Well, located in Abhaneri near Jaipur, Chand baori spans a height of about 13 stories and has 3500 steps that lead approximately 100 feet down. PANNA MEENA KA KUND Among the several architectural marvels that the Pink City can boast of, this ancient stepwell called Panna Meena ka Kund is quite an important yet unexplored one. Established in the 16th century. RAMBAGH PALACE Located about 8 kms from the city centre of Jaipur, Rambagh Palace is one among the finest palaces of Jaipur. Once a residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur, today the palace has been converted into a luxury heritage resort with brilliant architecture, lighting and facilities. KANAK VRINDAVAN GARDEN It is a royal garden located on footsteps of Nahagarh hills near Amer Fort. The garden was built around 280 years ago by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh. Its layout has been given a blend of Mughal and Rajput architecture. RAJMAHAL PALACE Built in 1729, Rajmahal Palace is a symbol of love by Maharaja Sawai II for his wife. Briefly occupied by the British, the palace has now been restored and converted into a luxury stay. It still houses some of the ancient relics and royal chandeliers from the bygone era.