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 Manak ChowkManak Chowk Outside the fort is the main market place called Manak Chowk, which is the centre of local activity. From Manak Chowk, one can walk into the lanes where the famous carved havelis are to be found. Jantar MantarDiscover Jantar Mantar prime attraction of Pink City of Jaipur and know hoe wo reach there, its attractions and best time to visit Jantar Mantar Jaisalmer HavelisThe beautiful mansions built by Jaisalmer's wealthy merchants are known as 'havelis' and several of these fine sandstone buildings are still in beautiful condition. Patwon ki Haveli is the most elaborate and magnificent of all the Jaisalmer havelis. It stands in a narrow lane and one of its apartments is painted with beautiful murals - unfortunately, at present, the building is closed up and not lived in. Salim Singh ki Haveli was built about 300 years ago and is still partially lived in. Hawa Mahal (Palace Of Winds)Jaipur's signature building, the Hawa Mahal, a multi layered palace, was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Famous for it's beehive like structure, the 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 Cit Gadsisar Sagar TankGadsisar Lake in Jaisalmer, the rainwater fed reservoir, was built in 1156 AD and rebuilt in 1367AD by Maharwal Garsisingh. Until 1965, it remained the city?s only water supply. It is adorned with an arched gateway, which is believed to have been built by a courtesan. The Tilon ki Pol, the palatial archway at the water?s edge, was built by a local prostitute. Umaid Bhawan PalaceThis is known as Umed Bhawan Palace because of the particular type of sandstone used, to build it - which is not weathered. Portions of the Umaid palace have been converted into a hotel and a museum. Padmini PalaceThe fort perched on a 180 mts. high hill, covering 700 acres, was constructed by Mauryan rulers in the 7th century. In the fort, this palace was built for Queen Padmini whose beauty was responsible for the battle between Allauddin Khilji and Rana Ratan Singh. Nahargarh FortKnow about Hawa Mahal popular landmark and one of the famous attractions of Jaipur. Also know how to reach there and what is the best time to visit Hawa Mahal. Mehrangarh FortLook info on Mehrangarh Fort located in Jodhpur Rahasthan, Find out excursions from Mehrangarh Fort and know how to reach there Kumbhalgarh FortKumbhalgarh Fort in Kumbhalgarh, was built by Maharana Kumbha in the 15th century. This is the second most important fort in Rajasthan after the Chittaurgarh Fort. Kumbhalgarh Fort is perched on the Aravallis and this otherwise inaccessible fort can only be reached by jeep from Kelwara after crossing the seven great gates.
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