SAWAI MANSINGH PALACE JAIPUR

Museum in Jaipur, Rajasthan !!

SAWAI MANSINGH PALACE JAIPUR

A majestic space with a design universe all its own is the Sawai Man Mahal. This heritage palace pays tribute to Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II – an Indian prince, diplomat, army man, and polo player – with expressive architecture, restorative ethics, lush pleasure gardens, haute-cuisine and immersive experiences.  Open, airy, and cocooned, Sawai Man Mahal celebrates the best of Rajputana heritage. In four words, it is Jaipur in a Palace. Its façade is reminiscent of Amer Fort, its hall of 24 pillars mirrors those at City Palace, while the grand lobby which predates even the Rambagh Palace, with which it shares its premises, showboats heritage, including the 187-year-old Golden Gate – Rambagh Palace’s original gilded entrance. Delicate thikree work, hand-painted murals, the medley of tiles & stones, carefully preserved artifacts, vintage photographs, and a subdued but colorful livery marks this palace as special. Much like its muse.

Tree-lined avenues and lush verdure usher you to a palace, striking in structure and opulent in its details. The paths are lined with delicate white Jaali lamps that complement the introspective walks you might take, in the company of peacocks and bird calls, as you survey the lay of this enthralling palace. If green acres are a new luxury, Sawai Man Mahal is liberal and imaginative with it. Check in to capacious rooms and private courtyards laced with greenery, royal suites with private plunge pools, free-style bathtubs, hand-painted niches, ornate arches, and murals. The décor has been handpicked by the royal family, be it the rooms, recreational spaces, the lavish Sabha Niwas conference room; or the aesthetics at the library-themed cocktail lounge – 1835, housing prized malts, conversations, and 200-year-old books for company. The Maharaja was India’s first ambassador to Spain, and this is celebrated at La Mesa and La Terraza, the Palace’s Spanish-themed multi-cuisine restaurant and al-fresco space.

Momentous occasions are best celebrated at Maharani Mahal, the gold-accented ballroom that opens into the vast Maharani Bagh lawn. Chandra Mahal, for smaller gatherings, is silver-themed with an air of elegance. The palace hotel’s outdoor pool and fitness center vow to rejuvenate while the Jiva Spa at the Rambagh Palace next door, promises an inimitable spa experience. 20 minutes from Jaipur Airport, this immersive palace promises a sterling experience. What was known to people as the City Palace Museum is today called Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum? It houses one of the best exhibition galleries in the country. Everything about the museum is related to ancient traditions and rituals including Indian art, and literature. The attractions include everything from 17th-century carpets to handwritten Holy Scriptures to vintage transport systems to paintings and photography equipment and photograph prints.

SAWAI MANSINGH PALACE JAIPUR ADDRESS AND CONTACT NUMBER INFORMATION

Sawai Mansingh Palace Jaipur Address: The City Palace, 221, Tripolia Bazar Road, Gangori Bazaar, J.D.A. Market, Kanwar Nagar, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302002

Sawai Mansingh Palace Jaipur Contact/Phone/Mobile Number:

0141 408 8888
0141 4088 855

Sawai Mansingh Palace Jaipur Timings/Opening Hours:

Thursday: 9:30 am–5 pm
Friday: 9:30 am–5 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am–5 pm
Sunday: 9:30 am–5 pm
Monday: 9:30 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 9:30 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 9:30 am–5 pm

SAWAI MANSINGH PALACE JAIPUR DIRECTION/LOCATION/MAP

HISTORY OF SAWAI MANSINGH PALACE JAIPUR

Although the City Palace was built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II around 1729 and 1732, the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum was established by converting a part of the City Palace in 1959 during the reign of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II. The museum that is counted among the country’s best historical museums today used to be once called The City Palace Museum.

MANSINGH PALACE JAIPUR

The City Palace in Jaipur is spread out over a series of courtyards. It was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II as part of his ambitious city project, and his successors continued to ornament and add to the elegant buildings up until the 20th century. The palace has always been much more than the grand residence of a royal family. It was also, from the start, a center of patronage of the arts and of learning, and with its many temples, it is also a place of ritual and worship. On important festival days such as Gangaur and Teej, the procession of the image of the Goddess through the streets unites the City Palace and the people of the city in shared celebrations. Today, the palace has thrown open its exclusive spaces to the public through the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum Trust, welcoming domestic and international visitors from far and wide. The Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum Trust is responsible for one of the premier palace museums in India, with buildings and collections of national importance, collected and commissioned over the centuries by the Kachhwaha rulers of Amber and Jaipur.

The Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum Trust is responsible for one of the premier palace museums in India, with buildings and collections of national importance, collected and commissioned over the centuries by the Kachhwaha rulers of Amber and Jaipur. At a distance of 5.5 km from Jaipur Junction Railway Station, City Palace is a beautiful palace complex situated in the heart of Jaipur City. It is one of the most popular palaces in Rajasthan, and among the famous places to visit as part of the Jaipur tour. The palace was built between 1729 and 1732 AD by Sawai Jai Singh II. He planned and built the outer walls and later additions were made by successive rulers till the end of the 20th century. City Palace was the seat of the Maharaja of Jaipur, the head of the Kachhwa Rajput clan. Part of the palace currently houses a museum, though the major part is still a royal residence. It is one of the most famous Jaipur tourist places.

The City Palace reflects Rajput, Mughal, and European architectural styles although it was designed according to Vaastushastra. The Palace is laid in a grid pattern with wide avenues and is surrounded by large walls on all sides. It is a unique and remarkable complex of several palaces, pavilions, gardens, and temples. The most prominent structures in the complex are the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Maharani’s Palace, Sri Govind Dev Temple, and the City Palace Museum. Virendra Pol, Udai Pol near Jaleb Chowk, and the Tripoli Gate are the entry gates to the City Palace.

Chandra Mahal is the most commanding building in the City Palace complex. It is a seven-storeyed building and each floor has been given a specific name such as the Sukh Niwas, Ranga Mahal, Pritam Niwas, Chhavi Niwas, Shri Niwas, and Mukut Mahal. It contains many unique paintings, mirrorwork on walls, and floral decorations. Sukh Niwas is painted in Wedgewood blue and fully decorated with white lining. It has the drawing and dining room of the Maharaja which is fully ornamented with Mughal miniatures, and silver and glass dining tables. Shobha Niwas is on the 4th floor of the Chandra Mahal. The Shobha Niwas is fully decorated with mirror walls with blue tiles ornamented with mica and gold leaf. Chhavi Niwas is on the 5th floor which has an elegant floor of blue.

At present, most of this palace is the residence of the descendants of the former rulers of Jaipur. Only the ground floor is allowed for visitors where the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum is located which displays carpets, manuscripts, and other items that belonged to the royal family. There is a beautiful peacock gate at the entry to the Mahal. Mubarak Mahal was built with a fusion of the Islamic, Rajput, and European architectural styles in the late 19th century by Maharaja Madho Singh II as reception center. The Diwan-i-Aam is an enchanting chamber, with the ceiling painted in rich red and gold color. This chamber, now functioning as an art gallery, has a variety of exhibits like textiles such as royal formal costumes, Sanganer block prints, embroidered shawls, Kashmiri pashminas, and silk saris as part of the Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum.

Diwan-i-Khas was a private audience hall of the Maharajas, a marble-floored chamber. It is located between the armory and the art gallery. There are two huge sterling silver vessels of 1.6 m in height and each with a capacity of 4000 liters and weighing 340 kilograms on display here. They were made from 14000 melted silver coins. They are officially recorded by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest sterling silver vessels. Pritam Niwas Chowk is the inner courtyard, which provides access to the Chandra Mahal. Here, there are four small gates (known as Ridhi Sidhi Pol) that are adorned with themes representing the four seasons and Hindu gods. The gate at the Northeast is a Peacock Gate representing autumn and is dedicated to Lord Vishnu; the Southwest gate is Lotus Gate representing the summer season and is dedicated to Shiva-Parvati; the Northwest gate is Green, also called the Leheriya gate, suggesting spring and dedicated to Lord Ganesha, and, the Rose Gate with repeated flower pattern is Southeast gate representing winter season and dedicated to Goddess Devi.

Maharani’s Palace was originally the residence of the royal queens. It has been converted into a museum, where weapons used by royalty during war campaigns are displayed, including those belonging to the 15th century. The ceiling of this chamber has unique frescoes, which are preserved using jewel dust of semiprecious stones. It also exhibits pistols, ivory handles, cannons, chain mail, and swords. Govind Dev Ji Temple, dedicated to Lord Krishna is part of the City Palace Complex. It was built in the early 18th century. It has European chandeliers and paintings of Indian art. The ceiling in the temple is ornamented in gold. Its location provided a direct view of the Maharaja from his Chandra Mahal palace.

TIMINGS AND ENTRY FEES OF SAWAI MANSINGH PALACE JAIPUR

The Museum is open for visitors all days of the week from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. INR 100 for Indian nationals (adults) and the fee includes charges for a still camera. For children (5- 12yrs), students, and defense personnel the entry fee is INR 50. For adults belonging to foreign nations, the entry fee is INR 400 (including still camera charges). INR 250 for foreign national children (5-12 yrs). The charge for carrying a video camera is INR 300. Journalists are exempted from paying any entry fee as long as they are carrying a valid ID.

ATTRACTIONS SAWAI MANSINGH PALACE JAIPUR

The galleries of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum are spread across a few buildings and courtyards within the City Palace complex. The famous galleries at Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum are Sabha Niwas or The Diwan-E-Aam, Mubarak Mahal (Textile gallery), Diwan-E-Khas (Sarvato Bhadra), Baggi Khana, Silleh Khana (armoury), Painting & Photography, Pothikhana and Friends of Museum.

LOCATION OF SAWAI MANSINGH PALACE JAIPUR

The Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum is located inside the City palace complex in Jaipur.

HOW TO REACH SAWAI MANSINGH PALACE IN JAIPUR

The Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum is located inside the City Palace complex; it is very easy to reach here from all parts of the city, and by all means/modes of transport. Visitors can book cabs or auto-rickshaw or cycle rickshaws. One may also reach the city palace by Rajasthan city bus.