The Official xBhp Jaipur/Rajasthan Meet (G2G) Thread

[deejaay]

Re: The Official xBhp Jaipur/Rajasthan Meet (G2G) Thread

Yes Bro... found it.. I believe you are running the group

No..not me, it is Mr. Anukraman Singh Rathore. A very seasoned and experienced motorsports enthusiast and professional.

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[Hammer1105]

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Hello friends, I am Prashant from Hyderabad. I am travelling to Leh this year and on the way have plans to stay at Jaipur for a day. Can you please let me know what famous places around can I cover? My plan was to visit Ranthambore Tiger reserve but that seems to be closed in August. Any famous forts, bazaars, tourist attractions etc...if you can suggest please...my email id: [email protected]

Safe ride!

Dear friends,
Is it possible for me to contact anyone of you to guide me on few queries? simple ones though ...

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Dear friends,
Is it possible for me to contact anyone of you to guide me on few queries? simple ones though ...

Please go ahead and ask bro...

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[Hammer1105]

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Please go ahead and ask bro...

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Thanks Shady

1) What tourist places can I cover in and around Jaipur, as I am staying there for a day...
2) I have a night stay in Kota, any places to see around at evening / late evening there?
3) Any info on the current road condition of Bhopal - Jaipur, via Kota?

[nadz11.ns]

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Thanks Shady

1) What tourist places can I cover in and around Jaipur, as I am staying there for a day...
2) I have a night stay in Kota, any places to see around at evening / late evening there?
3) Any info on the current road condition of Bhopal - Jaipur, via Kota?

1) you can visit Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal mahal.. And also go through the market place in Bapu Bazar..
2) and 3) don't know about them much..
if its only night stay, best would be to rest and start then next day fresh..

[Hammer1105]

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1) you can visit Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal mahal.. And also go through the market place in Bapu Bazar..
2) and 3) don't know about them much..
if its only night stay, best would be to rest and start then next day fresh..

Thanks Nadz...really helpful :-)
ride safe all....

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Thanks Nadz...really helpful :-)
ride safe all....

Buddy here is a small list of places in/near Jaipur you would like to see..


The City Palace

One of the most magnificent marvels or Jaipur is the City Palace Complex which has a rare combination of the finest blends of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. In the heart of the old city, it has vast area. The outer wall was built by Jai Singh and additions made up to the 20th century. A delight is the Maharani's Palace, now the armory with arms to the 15th century which include the deadly Rajput scissor-action daggers which have a unique working action (after the dagger entered the body, the handles were released and the blades spread. during withdrawal, killing the victim).


Timing: 9.30 a.m to 5p.m
Entry Fees for Indians
Adults: 40 Rs
Children (5 -12 yrs): 25 Rs
Camers : 50 Rs
Video Camera: 200




Govindji Temple

The city place complex also houses the Govindji Temple and is a temple of Lord krishna and Large number of people visit it. The temple was built in such a fashion that the king could see the deity from the Chandra Mahal, opposite it. The temple is surrounded by gardens and palaces. The image of Govind Devji was originally installed in a temple in Vrindavan.


Timings: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For Indians: 20 Rs.




Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar is the largest and best preserved of Sawai Jai Singh's five observatories. It is built in stone and marble whose setting and shapes are designed scientifically and which are one of the high points of medieval highpoints of medieval Indian astronomy. There are also two Ram Yantras for gauging altitudes.

Timings : 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.




Hawa Hahal - The palace of winds

The palace of winds a fascinating landmark of Rajasthan, was built by the orders of poet-king, Sawai Pratap Singh in the 18th century and is the most remarkably designed monument in Jaipur.

Timings: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For Indians: 10 Rs.
Free on Monday and Closed on Friday




Moti Doongari and Lakshmi Narayan Temple

Among the important landmarks dotting the southern horizon is the small privately owned hilltop fort of Moti Doongari which is shaped like a Scottish castle, the Ganesh Temple at the foot of the hill and the marble built Lakshmi Narayan Temple.


Timings: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.




Moti Doongari and Lakshmi Narayan Temple

Among the important landmarks dotting the southern horizon is the small privately owned hilltop fort of Moti Doongari which is shaped like a Scottish castle, the Ganesh Temple at the foot of the hill and the marble built Lakshmi Narayan Temple.


Timings: 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.




Jagat Shiromani Temple

The beautifully carved Jagat Shiromani Temple houses the idol of Lord Krishna and is popularly associated with the celebrated saint poetess Mira Bai. The old temple of Narsinghji and a step well Panna Mianki-Baodi, which still bears witness to its past glory are also located in the vicinity.




Jaigarh Frot

The western skyline is dominated by the extensive parkotas (walls), watch towers and gateways of Jaigarh. It is one of the few military structures of mediaeval India preserved almost intact containing palaces, gardens, open and covered reservoirs, a granary, an armory, a well planned cannon foundry, several temples, a tall tower and a giant mounted cannon the Jai Ban one of the giggest in the World.


Timings: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For Indians:
Adults: 25 Rs.
Camera / Video Camera: 50 / 200 Rs.




Nahargarh Fort

It is 15 kilometers from Jaipur beyond the hills of Jaigarh and is like a watchful sentinel guarding Sawai Jai Singh's beautiful capital. Much of the original structures are in ruins. From atop a hill, the fort offers a scenic view of the city be low. Rajasthan Tourism has started a cafeteria where Beer and snacks are available from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.


Timings: 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For Indians:
Adults: 10Rs.




Jal Mahal

Jal Mahal was built by Sawai Pratap Shing in 1799 A.D. in the midst of the Man Sagar Lake as a pleasure spot. The Lake was formed by constructing a dam between the two hills by Sawai Man Singh I. During winter months one can see a large number of migratory birds at the lake.




Amber Palace and Fort complex

Situated just over 10 kilometres away from Jaipur on the Jaipur-Delhi highway is Amber, which was the ancient capital of Jaipur State. A bus leaves from Hawa Mahal every 30 minutes and a well-laid out road takes the visitor out of the city and very soon one witnesses lush green hills.

Timings: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For Indians:
Adults: 25Rs.




Swarghashuli/Isar Lat

The tower on the western side of Tripolia Bazaar is the highest structure in Jaipur and was builr by Sawai Ishwari singh in 1749 to commemorate an important victory.




Ram Niwas Bagh

To provide open space and greenery to the citizens, there is a big garden, with a zoo, an aviary, a greenhouse, a herbarium, a museum and several sports grounds. It was built during the reign of Sawai Ram Singh II' in 1868 as a famine relief project.


Timings: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
For Indians:
Adults: 10Rs.




Albert Hall

It is situated in the beautiful Ram Niwas Garden. This beautifully designed Saracenic structure was designed by sir Swinton Jacob. It was opened in 1887 as a public museum. It contains a rare collection of decorative art objects, paintings, sculptures, natural history specimens, an Egyptian Mummy and the well known Persian Golden Carpet.


Timings: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For Indians:
Adults: 20 Rs.




Dolls Museum

Located near the Police memorial towards the back side of SMS Hospital is the Dolls Museum. There are attractive dolls from various countries and is housed in the compound of the school for the deaf and the dumb.


Timings: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.



Sisodia Rani Garden

It is eight kilometres away from Jaipur on the road to Agra. Several landscaped gardens were constructed by the kings and the courtiers in the 18th and 19th centuries with the biggest and the most famouse being one built by Sawai Jai Singh for his Sisodia queen, the Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh. It consists of tiered multilevel gardens with fountains, watercourses and painted pavilions.


Timings: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.




Vidyadhar Garden

This garden is named after Vidyadhar who was the chief architect and town planner of Sawai Jai Singh II. It falls just before the Sisodia Garden and the gardens have been planned in the medieval style. Every evening. lights concealed at the base of the surrounding hills lighten up the place.




Statue Circle

The full length white marble statue of Sawai Jai Singh installed in the centre of the circle in the newly developed C-Scheme area was erected as a tribute to the founder of Jaipur.





Gaitore

Eight kilometres on the road to Amer, it has memorials of queens in the Maharani-ki-Chhatri complex near the Ramgarh road crossing, the island palace - Jai Mahal built by Sawai Madho Singh as a pleasure spot at the Man sagar lake and the Kanak Vrindavan complex temples and gardens recently renovated. To the west, in a narrow valley, is the royal cremation ground and the cenotaphs of Jaipur rulers with the exception of Sawai Ishwari Singh, who was cremated outside the Jai Niwas Garden.




Galta

In the vicinity of the city, 10 kms. from Jaipur, Galta is situated amidst the range of hills east of the city. On the top of the hill. overlooking the Galta valler is a sun temple. To the east of the temple is a reservoir or a tank which is fed by spring of pure water falling from a Gaumukh or an outlet shaped like the mouth of a cow. On way to Galta, by the Ghat-ki-Guni, is a range of hills crowned with the fort of Amargarh.





Birla Planetarium

The planetarium is on the Statue Circe and is made of white marble. One can get a view of the cosmos with the production and sound system of the planetarium


Timings: 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. & 3 P.m to 5 p.m., 6 p.m to 7 p.m

I hope this little piece of information would be sufficient for you

P.S: Invite few riders from Jaipur to join with you when you are in Jaipur.. It would be fun

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1) you can visit Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Hawa Mahal, Jal mahal.. And also go through the market place in Bapu Bazar..
2) and 3) don't know about them much..
if its only night stay, best would be to rest and start then next day fresh..

Oye bro, Wanna join our new bro when he is here

[nadz11.ns]

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Oye bro, Wanna join our new bro when he is here

nice idea..
if the rider wishes, we could tag along for the time..

[deejaay]

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Thanks Shady

1) What tourist places can I cover in and around Jaipur, as I am staying there for a day...
2) I have a night stay in Kota, any places to see around at evening / late evening there?
3) Any info on the current road condition of Bhopal - Jaipur, via Kota?

1) Do I need to answer this anymore??? :-)
2) Nothing much to see in Kota..except for a lake and a dam nearby
3) Last time we had riders dropping in from Bhopal, they took this route and absolutely voted against it...I believe the conditions may have gone worse after the monsoons.

[Hammer1105]

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1) Do I need to answer this anymore??? :-)
2) Nothing much to see in Kota..except for a lake and a dam nearby
3) Last time we had riders dropping in from Bhopal, they took this route and absolutely voted against it...I believe the conditions may have gone worse after the monsoons.

Thank you Nadz, Shady, dj….there is certainly a lot to see in Jaipur ….this will be my first visit there…will be more than happy to catch up with some or all ….i should be there on weekend 17^th August…my number - 9000373861 (Prashant)
Once again.. thanks bhailoog

[deejaay]

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^th

I too will be riding around that time and will be out of Jaipur, let's see where can we meet up :-)
Cheers!

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[Night_Shade]

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I too will be riding around that time and will be out of Jaipur, let's see where can we meet up :-)
Cheers!

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Are u going on monsoon ride to mewar with Anukraman?

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^th

You are welcome bro.. How many others are riding with u? I would be joining in site-visiting in n around Jaipur.. Also confirm if nadeem is coming too. Jaipur moderater is coming for some work here, will ask him if he is free on 17. B/w he stays at Ajmer, 130 kms from Jaipur. That place is also famous among Muslims for AJMER SHERIF DARGAH. I have given u all the possible info. So decide n let us know which places u wanna see..


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[deejaay]

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Are u going on monsoon ride to mewar with Anukraman?

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Yes, we along with 6 other riders

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Yes, we along with 6 other riders

Cool.. I am excited to meet the group

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