India /Rajasthan /Jaipur /Jaipur
Sight Address : Diwan – e – Khas., Kanwar Nagar, Pink City, Jaipur, Rajasthan Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Diwan-e-Khas was a private audience hall of the Maharajas, a marble floored chamber. It is located between the armoury and the art gallery. There are two huge sterling silver vessels of 1.6 metres (5.2 ft) height and each with capacity of 4000 litres and weighing 340 kilograms (750 lb), on display here. They were made from 14000 melted silver coins without soldering. They are officially recorded by the Guinness Book of World Records as the world’s largest sterling silver vessels. These vessels were specially made by Maharaja Sawai Madho Singh II, who was a highly pious Hindu, to carry the water of the Ganges to drink on his trip to England in 1901 (for Edward VII’s coronation) as he was finicky about committing religious sin by consuming the English water. Hence, the vessels are named as Gangajelies (Ganges-water urns).
Diwan-e-Khas
HistoryEdit
Diwan-e-Khas the most stunning part of the Amber Fort that completes the view of this amazing monument. The story of pink city is initiates with the wonderful medieval fort of amber, just exterior its city limits. Amber and the imperial city of Jaipur made in the eighteenth century are an amazing introduction to the waste kingdoms of Rajasthan. It attracts by the romance and charm of the city. A breathtakingly stunning complex of palaces, halls, pavilions, gardens and temples standing in an outstanding state reflects the regal past of Rajasthan.The artistic ambiance of this alarming fort is seen within its walls on a four height layout plan (each with a courtyard) in a well turned luxurious palace complex made with red sandstone and marble consisting of the Diwan-e Aam or the hall of public audience, The Diwan-E-Khas or the hall of private audience.
Diwan-e-Khas was private audience hall of Maharajas located in Mubarak Mahal where the king would convene with his advisor and ministers. It is a marble floored meeting room locates between armoury and the art gallery. One of the major reasons to visit this room is because of the two huge excellent silver containers on display here. They were made from fourteen thousand dissolved silver coins without soldering.
Must SeeEdit
Attraction
Visiting TimeEdit
9 AM to 6 PM
Closed OnEdit
N.A.
Best Season to VisitEdit
October to February
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning , Afternoon ,Evening.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
N.A.
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs 40
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Rs. 200
Kids Rs. : N.A.
Still Photo Camera Rs. : 40 for Indian citizens, Rs 25 for foreigners.
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit
- Nahargarh Haveli ; B – 4, Gopal Bari,Near hatroi fort | Ajmer Road, Jaipur 302001, India ; Ph/M – 098 10 997861 ; Food Serve – N.A.
How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Diwan-e-Khas, Jaipur can be accessed by Taxi. Taxis run on meter, and charges will hover around Rs 12 per kilometer.
Bus : Diwan-e-Khas is well connected by motorable roads with major destinations of Jaipur city. Buses are easily available to Diwan-e-Khas from any major destinations of Jaipur.
Train : The nearest railway station to reach Diwan-e-Khas is Jaipur Railway Station, Shanti Nagar, Hasanpura, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India which is located at a middle of city. After getting down at the railway station, take an auto-rickshaw, bus or hire a taxi to reach the destination within the city.
Air : The airport is situated close to Sanganer, almost 13 km to the south of Jaipur City. Domestic airlines connect the city to Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Agra, Jodhpur and Udaipur. The Jaipur airport also provides international flights to Dubai, London, Muscat and Sharjah. Taxis are available to and from airport. Air India, Indian Airlines, Jet Airways, etc. fly daily to Jaipur.
Others : Cycle rickshaws charge anywhere from Rs 10 to 30, but this mode of transport is very slow.
Things to CarryEdit
Own Food and Water as there is no good restaurant
Safety / WarningEdit
Summer – light tropical or cotton Winter – Woollens
1. Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
2. Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
3. Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
4. Don’t flash jewellery or large sums of money.
5. Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers.
HelplineEdit
Police 100
Fire 101
Ambulance 108
Child 1098
Directory Assistance 220
