Jaipur popularly known as the pink city boasts of being the first planned city of India which is delightfully located in the desert cape of Rajasthan. This lovely city takes pride in serving as the capital of Rajasthan-the land of fearless Raj-puts. No wonder when one visits Jaipur one can really feel the sky and the air resonating with valour and heroism and can actually hear the tingling of the weapons of Rana.

Built in 1930 by descendents of Maharaja Prithvi Raj of Amber (1503 AD - 1528 AD), Hari Mahal, a palatial mansion set in a huge garden is the perfect example of Rajput and Mughal architecture. The Hari Mahal Palace has large spacious rooms that are tastefully done and retained in the century style with none of the pictures or furniture removed from its premises. An interesting feature of the palace is the fact that almost all the rooms overlook its huge gardens providing an arresting view of lush green lawns, flowers and trees. Across the well maintained palace lawns, it is quite normal to see peacocks dancing.

Painted in pink and dotted with several architectural wonders the capital city of the desertland is a wonderful reflection of the royal and cultivated taste of Rajputs. The city laced with exquisite monuments, forts, palaces, lakes till date continues to have a charismatic spell over the tourists who effortlessly go back to a state of trance. The magnificient Hawa Mahal, Amber Fort and several other ancient testimonials make this city one of the most colourful historical cities of India.