The Jaivana is the largest wheeled cannon ever made. Located in the splendid Jaigarh Fort at Jaipur, Jaivana was made in the year 1720 during the reign of Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. Resting on a high carriage of 4 huge wheels, it is one of the strongest cannons in the world. It had the capacity to fire a single shot of around 100 kg of gun powder. The barrel of the cannon is around 20 inches and weighs around 50 tons. The barrel is decorated with designs of animals and flowers. There are 2 thick rings on the barrels which were used to lift the cannon. Locals say that it took 4 elephants to lift Jaivana around the axis.

According to legends, Jaivana was once shot in the direction of Chaksu as a test fire. The impact was so enormous that a huge crater of the size of a pond was created.

Jaipur, the pink city of India is also the capital of Rajasthan. It is also the perfect place to shop for jewelry, gems, pottery, carpets, textiles, metalwork leather ware, handicrafts, and antiques. The city has various markets (bazaars) like Kishanpol Bazaar, Haldiyon Ka Rasta, Mahiharon Ka Rasta, M.I. Road, Jauhari Bazaar, Bapu Bazaar and the Nehru Bazaar where various types of items are sold.

Tourists having a keen interest in art should not miss these markets as they offer quality products at reasonable price. Enjoy shopping in Jaipur India!

Jaipur, the Pink City, serves as a base for excursions to some of the most exotic and beautiful villages and towns of Rajasthan, India. It is these villages and small towns that have kept alive the Indian culture and traditions. Excursions from Jaipur implies a visit to places like Abhaneri, Ramgarh, Sanganer, Tonk, Karauli, Sambhar, Bairath and Bagru. These places are filled with temples, scenic spots and other monuments that are worth checking out.

Ramgarh, which is 25 km from Jaipur, has a huge artificial lake called Ramgarh Lake. Places like Tonk and Samode have  majestic forts, and beautiful havelis with exquisite architecture and murals. If you go to Sanganer, then you will be able to see the traditional hand printed textiles. Speaking of excursion, I should not miss out the Ranthambore National Park and Sariska National Park. Home to different species of wild animals, these parks are perfect spots for an excursion.

These excursions are  mostly day trips.  They are organized by tour operators and travel agencies. You can contact any of these tour operators and embark on a holiday of fun and excitement. It can be said that these excursions are the best way to explore the western Indian state of Rajasthan.