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Jaipur Prerna Yatra

Jaipur Prerna Yatra – a 3 days excursion across the Pink City Jaipur to explore the rich heritage of Rajasthan. In addition, we would also visit amazing role models and social organization who are bringing positive change in the society and nation at large. After the yatra we would also conduct development programs for the rural youth and women to create livelihood opportunities in their villages.

We believe our yatra model is unique for it is deep into the travels that an individual gets to know not only of his strengths/weaknesses but has a profound effect on his overall thought process, perceptions,peacefulness and happiness. We are the first ones to come up with an initiative of this kind in Rajasthan. We firmly believe that after experiencing a 3 days yatra model of ours, the youth gets inspired to undertake lot of smaller initiatives in the social and business spheres.

Role Models/Organizations

  • Morarka Foundation

  • Indian Institute of Crafts & Design Jaipur

  • Jaipur Foot

  • Dr. Mukesh Panwar

    Founder, Smile Express

  • Bharti Singh Chauhan

    Founder, PraveenLata Sansthan

  • Vitthal's Kitchen

  • Gaurav Sharma

    Co Founder, Thank You Waste Solutions

Yatra Map

 
 

Jaipur - The Pink City of India

Jaipur the capital of Rajasthan state in India was founded in 1727 by Maharaj Jai Singh II, who ruled Jaipur State from 1699–1744. Initially his capital was Amber, which lies at a distance of 11 km from Jaipur. He felt the need of shifting his capital city with the increase in population and growing scarcity of water. Jaipur is the first planned city of India and the King took great interest while designing this city of victory. He consulted several books on architecture and architects before making the layout of Jaipur.

With a strategic plan, the construction of the city started in 1727. It took around 4 years to complete the major palaces, roads and sqaure. The city was built following the principles of Vastu Shastra. According to that time, architecture of the town was very advanced and certainly the best in Indian Subcontinent. In 1876, when Prince of Wales visited Jaipur, the whole city was painted to pink to welcome him and after that Jaipur was titled 'Pink City'. During this yatra we would explore and visit rich heritage sites of Jaipur city.

Yatra Destination

Amber Fort

Amber Fort, also known as Amer Fort is one of the best tourist destinations not just in Jaipur City but the whole of Rajasthan. Amer and the Jaigarh Fort are regarded as a single structure and a subterranean passage connects the two forts. It is believed that the passage was used to escape at times of war or enemy attacks. It is located on Cheel Ka Teela on Aravalli hills. The fort was built by Raja Man Singh I, one of the Navratnas of Emperor Akbar.  Later, expansions were undertaken by the successive rulers.  With its amazing architecture that combines Mughal and Hindu styles, the fort built in red sandstone and marble, is a sight to watch and walk through with its high ramparts, many gates, cobbled paths and splendid view. The Maota Lake looks splendid from the fort.

City Palace

The City Palace in Jaipur was once the seat of kings as it was from here that they ruled the region. One of the best tourist spots in the city, the City Palace is a vast complex and includes several buildings, courtyards and gardens. Two of the main palaces in the complex are the Chandra Mahal and the Mubarak Mahal. The architecture is a fusion of Indian, Mughal, Rajput and even European styles and you can see the grandeur of the fusion in every nook and corner of the palace. The red and pink sand stone in which it is built adds a special beauty to the palace. The decorated gateways add elegance and magnificence to the
structure. The City Palace of Jaipur is a great example of how design, art and creativity can be blended to form an exquisite symbol.

Jal Mahal - Water Palace

Possibly the most serene sight amidst the chaos of Jaipur is the beautiful Jal Mahal Jaipur, the Water Palace. This low-rise symmetrical palace, that once was a shooting lodge for the Maharajah, appears to float in the centre of Sagar Lake. The light sand coloured stone walls of the Jal Mahal Jaipur are at a stark contrast to the deep blue of the waters of the lake, while from the innards of the palace lush foliage sprouts.

Hawa Mahal

The Hawa Mahal Jaipur is the beautiful many windowed extension of the City Palace that is said to resemble the honeycomb structure of a bee’s nest. Since the construction of the Hawa Mahal Jaipur in 1799 the building has become the iconic structure of the city and the pink sandstone palace is considered as the finest example of Rajput architecture. The Hawa Mahal
Jaipur translated into English means the Palace of the Winds and this name is in reference to the clever cooling system which propagates a gentle breezes through the inner rooms even during the intense Rajasthan summers. This ingenious design has been completely lost after a recent renovation in which windows were installed behind each of the lattice openings, so today the palace of winds has no wind.

Yatri's Reflection

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    Ashay Shrivastav

    Electrical Engineer, Jaipur

    I am Ashay Shrivastav. I have completed b tech in electrical stream from jaipur and i was project engineer. I have participated in 1st edition Jaipur Prerna Yatra. 3 days Prerna Yatra was fully well planned. I have personally met amazing role models and got inspired by them. I got answers of my questions according to my purpose during this life changing yatra ,through life success stories of real role models. Looking forward to work on social issues. In complete yatra i felt positive and happy atmosphere and learned a lots of valuable lessons.

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    Aman Kumawat

    Co Founder, Swadhyaya Yog Shala, Jaipur

    It was really inspiring journey for 3 days we were meeting inspiring social entrepreneurs and organizations working towards betterment of society , travels were hassle free and the group energy was high , Nitin and Pankaj sir are great person to be be around with . Feel great to be part of looking forward for next one .

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    Mrityunjay Sharma

    Engineering Student, NIT Surat

    everyone wants to do something social in their life but many of us just waits for that kick to come in our life so what I feel is that these yatras are the real kick for all of us where we can see people working something spectacular at ground level in different sectors and realise that resources are a part of it to begin but the main thing is our will. so yaa that day I felt that although I live in jaipur but it was the first time I saw jaipur in a unique way. so yes I request all of you to please go for such yatras, explore yourself and I assure you that a new journey of your life will start after that!!. Thanks Nitin Sir and Pankaj Sir for selecting me for these beautiful 3 days!! and I hope that the bond between all the yatris will become more stronger from now!!

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    PRISCILLA SEPULVEDA

    Chile, South America

    Jaipur Prerna Yatra is a journey of knowledge, learning, the possibility of sharing with people from different places and people that develop in different areas, which gives us a fresh air and inspires new projects for each new entrepreneur.

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    Siva Priya Pitchuka

    IT Professional , Bangalore

    In Jaipur Prerna Yatra you get to meet a lot of role models who are working at grassroots in various fields like dentistry, like waste management, helping women teaching them safety and all that. So when I joined Jaipur Prerna Yatra I was only interested in education sector but now I have got so many ideas and build so many contacts and I can collaborate with these peoples and bring about some change.

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    Bhavesh Patel

    Assitant Professor, Valsad,Gujarat

    To be a part of Jaipur Prerna Yatra is really an amazing experience for me. By meeting different role models of different fields I have learned true meaning of life. All the arrangements for the Yatra was so good and it feels like I myself part of this yatra. By interacting with all the role models I got meaning to my life. By meeting Mr.Nitin Sir I am really blessed because he is an inspiration for this young generation. I am looking for more prerna yatra in future. Thank you

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    Anshika Vyas

    Freelance Content Writer, Bhilwada, Rajasthan

    Jaipur Prerna Yatra was a thrilling experience for me. The purpose of the journey helped me to create a vision for my life. Meeting inspirational role models and travelling with young yatris left a big impact on myself. It was not only a yatra but also a deep peaceful process to know how can we contribute as an individual in bringing happiness to others.