Gaitor
Place: Gaitor, 15 km. from Jaipur,(on the road to Amer)
Rajasthan
Best time to visit: October to March
Temple: Garh Ganesh
Nearest Airport: Sanganer Airport - Jaipur (domestic
flights)
Situated 15 km. from Jaipur, Gaitor is a historical place, popular
for the cenotaphs or chhatris of Jaipur rulers. The cenotaph of
Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II , a white marble structure, is the
finest tourist spot of Jaipur . The Cenotaph is decorated with
carved peacocks. Next to the cenotaph, is the Water palace or Jal
Mahal constructed by Sawai Madho Singh is an enchanting spot . At
the centre of the Man Sagar lake, you will be able to see the Kanak
Vrindavan, a complex of temples and gardens, recently converted to
it's ancient glory. This complex is a famous section for picnic and
film shooting. To the west of this road, in a narrow valley, is the
royal cremation ground at Gaitor. The cenotaphs of the Maharanis of
Jaipur are located on Amber Road, very close is the Jal Mahal, a
lake palace, which was the summer resort of the royal Rajput family.
Attraction of Gaitor
You can reach the exotic Garh Ganesh temple, by a series of paved
steps of abnormal height made in the body of fortification outside
the gate. At the corner and entrance from front side of the gate,
stands a small temple of Ganesh containing of only a sanctum and a
doorway, the former being bounded by a pyramidal roof and later by
the squat dome. The best period to explore the endearing abode is
during the rainy season. These season are the best for paying homage
to the God Ganesh of and for enjoying the delightful and picturesque
scenery.
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