Photos: Jaipur’s walled city gets UNESCO heritage city tag

The ‘Walled City’ of Jaipur was included in the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage sites list. Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital, is the 38th Indian site to be included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The announcement was made during the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from June 30 to July 10.

Updated on: Jul 08, 2019 12:33 PM IST

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A view of the world famous heritage building Hawa Mahal, in Jaipur. The walled city of Jaipur, known for its iconic architectural legacy and vibrant culture, made its entry into the UNESCO World Heritage Site list, becoming the second city of the country after Ahmedabad to get the recognition. (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo)

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An aerial view of walled city from the Isarlat tower, in Jaipur. The announcement was made during the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from June 30 to July 10. India received the support of 16 out of the 21 countries participating in the event. The Indian delegates present at the event said, “This evening in the streets of Jaipur, the elephants will roll and they will rumble and they will trumpet in celebration.” (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo)

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A tourist couple clicks selfie in the backdrop of the historic Ajmeri Gate. The city was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II. Jaipur, Rajasthan’s capital, is the 38th Indian site to be included on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Inclusion in the list is set to have an impact on tourism in the city, officials said. (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo)

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India had proposed the nomination of Jaipur as an “exceptional urban example in indigenous city planning and construction in South Asia”, before the World Heritage Committee, the Ministry of Culture said in a statement. “Besides an exemplary planning, its iconic monuments such as the Govind Dev temple, City Palace, Jantar Mantar and Hawa Mahal excel in artistic and architectural craftsmanship of the period.” (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo)

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Women with goods purchased seen near an old market in Jaipur. Markets, stalls, residences and temples built along the main streets have uniform facades. “Designed to be a commercial capital, the city has maintained its local commercial, artisanal and cooperative traditions to this day,” the UNESCO India Office said in a statement. (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo)

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A view of Tripolia gate at Chandpol Bazar road, in Jaipur. It was built in the year 1734. The Udai Pol near Jaleb chowk, the Virendra Pol near Jantar Mantar, and the Tripolia gate are the three main entry gates of the City Palace. The Tripolia gate is reserved for the entry of the royal family into the palace. (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo)

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Children play cricket in the backdrop of the Ajmeri Gate. Calling it a matter of pride, former chief minister Vasundhara Raje tweeted, “Jaipur has been inscribed as a World heritage Site by UNESCO. Brimming with history the Pink City symbolizes the pinnacle of Rajasthani culture excellence. A matter of great pride for Rajasthan!” (Himanshu Vyas / HT Photo)