Palace Overview
The City Palace Jaipur also known as Chandra Mahal or Moon Palace was
built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh during his reign and the royal family
of Jaipur stays there even today. The City Palace stands out for its
architectural grandeur with a harmonious blend of Rajasthani and Mughal
styles. The palace covers a large area with its widespread courtyards,
gardens and buildings. At the entrance is the Mubarak Mahal which was
used to entertain guests by the Maharaja and is now converted into a
costume gallery displaying the royal costumes worn by the Kings. After
crossing the first square one comes across two halls the Diwan-I-Khas
meant for private meetings and the Diwan-I-Aam meant for the public. The
Diwan-I-Aam is presently converted into an art gallery with alluring
painted ceilings and rare handwritten manuscripts of ancient Hindu
scriptures. The Maharani’s Palace meant for the royal queens is
converted into a museum. The Chandra Mahal has fascinating architecture
with mirror work, floral decorations and delicate paintings on the
walls. The Badal Mahal lies opposite the Chandra Mahal and located
between the two is the Govind Dev Ji Temple. The Palace has a
multi-cuisine restaurant with a variety of dishes available.
Location of City Palace, Jaipur
City Palace Jaipur is located next to Hawa Mahal and can be easily
reached by the local buses, auto rickshaws and taxis. Jaipur is
connected to Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Varanasi, Aurangabad, Udaipur and
Jaipur via domestic flights. The city is also easily accessible via rail
and road to all major places in Delhi, Mumbai, Rajasthan and Gujarat.
Nearby Destinations
The places one can visit on the way are the Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar,
Laxminarayan temple, Kanak valley, Amber fort, Nahargarh fort and
Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh.
