City Palace Jaipur: A king’s residence in 21st century
City Palace, the symbol of splendor situated in the middle of the Walled City (Char diwari), is also recognized as ‘Heart of Jaipur’. The construction of this palace was first initiated by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1927 under the guidance of his chief architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya and the most interesting fact about Jaipur is, it is the first well-planned city in accordance to Indian “Vastushastra”. As the subtitle elaborates, City Palace Jaipur is also a residence of the present king of Jaipur, Sawai Padmanabh Singh, and his family. City Palace reflects the royalty and prosperity of Rajasthani architecture. It also reflects the wisdom of architects and workers who created this splendid piece of architecture.
Location and Travel Route
The City Palace Jaipur is situated at the center of the Jaipur city also known as “Pink city”. The location of the City palace is 26.925907765086578, 75.82360895824722 .
Mode of Transportation available from the airport to city palace:
Ola cabs:
1) Bike (1 person) — ₹ 89 approx.
2) Mini (4 people) — ₹ 208 approx.
3) Prime sedan (4 people) — ₹223 approx.
4) Prime SUV (6 people) — ₹ 337 approx.
Uber:
1) Auto (3 people) — ₹179 approx.
2) UberGo (4 people) — ₹262 approx.
3) Premier (4 people) — ₹283 approx.
4) UberXL (6 people) — ₹355 approx.
5) Uber Rentals — ₹282 approx. (for 1 hour 30 minutes/ 15 kilometers)
Rapido:
1) Bike — ₹91 approx.
2) Auto — ₹126 approx.
3) Bike rental — ₹99 approx. (for1 hour up to 10 kilometers)
Mode of Transportation available from Jaipur junction to city palace:
Ola cabs:
1) Bike (1 person) — ₹42 approx.
2) Auto (3 people) — ₹59 approx.
3) Mini (4 people) — ₹ 108 approx.
4) Prime sedan (4 people) — ₹118 approx.
5) Prime SUV (6 people) — ₹161 approx.
Uber:
1) Bike (1 person) — ₹37 approx.
2) Auto (3 people) — ₹53 approx.
3) UberGo (4 people) — ₹124 approx.
4) Premier (4 people) — ₹139 approx.
5) UberXL (6 people) — ₹183 approx.
6) Uber Rentals — ₹159 approx. (for 1 hour 30 minutes/ 15 kilometers)
Rapido:
1) Bike — ₹39 approx.
2) Auto — ₹58 approx.
3) Bike rental — ₹99 approx. (for1 hour up to 10 kilometers)
Ticket rates, Timings, and Booking:
Indian: Rates according to Museum (which includes Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II museum)
1) Adult (above 12 yrs.) — ₹200/person
2) Child (5–12 yrs.) — ₹100/person
3) Senior. Citizen (above 60 yrs.) — ₹100/person
4) Students (with ID) — ₹100/person
5) Defense (with ID) — ₹100/person
6) Disabled — ₹0
Indian: Rates according to Composite (which includes Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, Jaigarh & Cenotaphs)
1) Adult (above 12 yrs.) — ₹300/person
2) Child (5–12 yrs.) — ₹200/person
3) Senior. Citizen (above 60 yrs.) — ₹200/person
4) Students (with ID) — ₹200/person
5) Defense (with ID) — ₹200/person
6) Disabled — ₹0
Foreign: Rates according to Composite (which includes Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum, Jaigarh & Cenotaphs)
1) Adult (above 12 yrs.) — ₹700/person {9.61 USD & 7.92 EUR}
2) Child (5–12 yrs.) — ₹400/person {5.49 USD & 4.52 EUR}
3) Students (with ID) — ₹400/person {5.49 USD & 4.52 EUR}
4) Disabled — ₹430/person {5.90 USD & 4.86 EURO}
(*Note- Converted currency rates were taken on 11th February 2021 at 12:00 PM. ISD)
Timings:
Entry — 9:30 AM
Exit — 5:00 PM
Booking Details:
The City Palace, Jaipur
Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum Trust, Jaipur, Rajasthan (India) Pin 302017
Telephone — +91–141–4088888, 4088855
E-mail — information@royaljaipur.in
Website for E-booking — https://thecitypalacejaipur.com/book-ticket
Recommended places to visit inside the palace:
1) Welcome Gate & Mubarak Mahal
Let us embark on the journey to a truly wonderful palace through its coruscating gate which is known as the main entrance. You’ll be fascinated by few pavilions of “Mubarak Mahal”. Mahal is surrounded by spacious gardens, it is also known as Welcome Palace built in the 19th century by Maharaja Madho Singh II. It is now converted into a museum into which resplendent royal costumes of kings, artistically made silk sarees & world-famous sanganeri block prints are allocated there in glass shells for maintaining its gleam.
2) Diwan-E-Khas & Diwan-E-Aam
Diwan-E-Aam is also known as Sabha Niwas is the public assembly room. The forge work which is present at the southern end of the room would have been intentionally made for women for their ease of association with the outer world by following the curtains.
Diwan-E-Khas was a private assembly room for a special audience. The specialty of this massive structure is two sterling silver vessels known as Gangajali. The height of the individual vessel is around 5.2 feet with a huge capacity of around 4000 liters. The weight of a single Gangajali is around 340 kilograms. Both the vessels are held Guinness World Record because they are made by melting 14000 silver coins without single soldering
3) Chandra Mahal
Plausibly the most spectacular sight in the palace, the Chandra Niwas (Chandra Mahal) entices the eyes with its unique design which resembles with Ganesh Pol or Ganesh gate situated at Amer Fort, Jaipur. Chandra Niwas is present at the west end of the complex. The carpet and other items which are belonged to the royal family are allocated on the ground floor of the Chandra Mahal.
4) Lotus Gate
The Lotus Gate exists in the south-west part of the palace near Pritam Niwas Chowk. This gate is embellished with a pattern of lotus petals. This gate shows the depiction of Lord Shiva and the summer season.
5) Thikana Mandir Shree Govind Devji
The temple is dedicated to the symbol of faith and trust for millions of Hindus, Lord Krishna. The temple has been constructed in such a way that the idol of Lord Krishna can be seen from the window of the king’s room. The massive “Satsang Hall” of this temple holds two Guinness World Records for having reinforced concrete cement flat roof with a single span of 119 feet and the largest display of oil lamps organized to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi’s anniversary, at Govind Devji Temple.
Traveling Tips for City Palace Visit
1) Keep a still and small video camera with you without a tripod.
2) Mobile phones are also allowed inside.
3) Taking pictures inside museums is prohibited and the fine amount is ₹500 (6.65 USD & 5.56 EUR)
4) Carry a water bottle with you because there are lots of places which are recommended for a visit inside the City Palace.
