JALMAHAL PROJECT

Jamia Millia Islamia Faculty of Architecture & Ekistics Department of Architecture & Ekistics

Thesis SYNOPSIS JAL TARANG –TOURISM DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, JAIPUR

Submitted byAdnan khan M-Arch (RA) 4th sem

INTRODUCTIONSet against the beautiful Nahargarh Hills that surround the renowned Indian city of Jaipur, Jal Tarang is a 100 acre mixed-use tourism development project like no other. A landmark enterprise that brings together the best resources of the Government of Rajasthan and the private sector to revitalise a heritage site with a grand vision for the future. Restoring the magic of the 18th Century pleasure pavilion of the Jaipur royal family, the Jal Mahal. Reviving the waters and rich biodiversity of the Mansagar Lake. Transforming the entire valley into a vibrant and viable destination for local, domestic and international tourists. And creating a glittering new jewel of Jaipur. In a state renowned for its intricate artistry, craftsmanship and cultural legacy, Jal Tarang gives craft, retail area and the bazaar, pride of place on the waterfront. Boutique stores and anchor shops will display the works of master craftsmen, traditional weavers, painters and artists as well as contemporary Indian creations. Here, the bazaar and festival markets will stand beside high end retail stores, traditional wares will keep step with contemporary trends, and the young will be as happy to browse and shop as the old, and the locals as excited as the tourists.

THE NEED The project site is located on the Jaipur-Amer tourist corridor along the southern edge of the famous Mansagar Lake nested within the Nahargarh hills. The Mansagar dam on eastern side of the lake acts as an advantage point for viewing the lake and the valley. The project is part of the JALTARANG scheme taken up by JDA and IL&FS to rehabilitate and develop the MANSAGAR and JAL MAHAL precincts to create city level institutional/ public/ recreational spaces. Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan and known worldwide as the Pink City, has a unique presence on national & international tourism map. About 800,000 tourists visit Jaipur every year including 175,000 foreign nationals Jal Mahal is an 18th century pleasure palace located in the middle of the Mansagar Lake. Mansagar Lake is a 300 acre lake surrounded by the Nahargarh 5 hills. The Jal Mahal Project Area falls in the Jaipur – Amer tourist corridor and is the only major waterbody in Jaipur. The project location is in the close vicinity of key tourist attraction viz. Amer, Jaigarh and Nahargarh Forts and walled city of Jaipur. Almost every tourist, visiting Jaipur passes through this area.

The project is an attempt to revitalize the Mansagar Lake precincts by developing tourism facilities which will provide social as well as economic benefits without disturbing the ecological balance. “The CITY demands for a contemporary space which will provide for constant dialogues between the city as the narrator and the masses as the spectator, unfolding the glory and rich heritage, making the masses experience the cultural continuum the city provides.”

AIM AND OBJECTIVE:As for the upcoming demand for the heath related objectives that governs the most important part in the life, to design the spaces effectively for the tourist so that they can achieve the required purpose. 

Transforming the entire valley into a vibrant and viable destination for local, domestic and international tourists

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Creating a glittering new jewel of Jaipur

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Reviving the waters and rich biodiversity of the Mansagar Lake.

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It will provide the city of Jaipur, a large open green space for recreation to the residents of Jaipur.

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Improvement of the aesthetics and visual quality of the area and provision of healthy environment for the local community

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The site lies at he entrance of the city from Amer and Delhi and hence has the potential to act as a gateway to the city.

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It will provide a revenue generation source to the city.

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Since crafts sector will be one of the zones in the area, it shall provide employment opportunities to some of the artisans of rural Rajasthan. Also, it will make tourists aware of the various rich forms of arts and handicrafts.

REQUIREMENTS        

Visitor's Centre Meeting rooms and studios 9 Exhibition space (of both built and open nature Auditorium OAT Traditional park : It will include craft fair with changing theme of traditional craft, practices and technology. Heritage Resort\ Village - 4 acres (Providing tourist accommodation in the traditional environment) Lake front restaurant

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Commercial areas, shops Museum (of traditional Rajasthani artifacts) Staff Accommodation Sailing and boating club Development of the edge as viewing areas for Viewing for Jal Mahal Appropriate landscaping, services and Parking space.

KEY FEATURES    

Rich balance of nature, culture, art, history and modernity. Attractive mix of facilities for business, leisure and pleasure. Well-planned waterways, pedestrian paths and waterside boardwalk for easy circulation. Ample parking facilities and service areas.

SCOPEMan sagar lake is a man made water body and it also consist of the major tourist spot of Jaipur. Jal Mahal which is rich in heritage and culture like most of the places in Rajasathan. The key components of the overall development of the whole area is done to boost tourism on both national and state level, which will also be helpful for the betterment of the Mansagar Lake and Jal Mahal

METHODOLOGY

Collecting data from the Jaipur Development Authority about the particular site.

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Collecting data over Jaltarang tourist development project & its recreational activities, & its history. Analysing the report prepared by the eminent architects and researcher. Collecting all the document & analysis the documents. Combine the ideas & formulate a review for the design of tourist development.

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Analysing the site with surroundings, infrastructure and etc.

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Collecting the data about the Domestic and International tourist with nearby footfall on particular area from the tourism department and competent department.

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Collecting the data about the cultural activities of Rajasthan which has to be exhibit.

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Case study of the related topics such as: Choki Dhani,Jaipur & Delhi haat etc

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Analysing the data collected from the case study,

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Analyse the activities and its impact on the surroundings. Which has to be frame for the design.

CASE STUDY-

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Bharat Bhavan, Bhopal Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur Choki Dhani village resort at Jaipur, Rajasthan.

LOCATION OF THE SITE 

The site is located beside the Mansagar Lake, 4 km from walled city of Jaipur, on NH-8, Delhi – Jaipur Highway.

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The site is part of the Mansagar Lake precincts, with Jal Mahal as the prime focus of the area.

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The site is predominantly flat with some exiting trees.

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The site is flanked by the Jaipur Amer road on the left side which further connects to Delhi.

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The site surroundings having immense potential is being developed as an Eco – Heritage Centre for tourism, and to promote conservation in the Mansagar Amer Region.

LIMITATION The site area is approximately 25 Acres rest of the site of the Jal Tarang project will be left for phase 2 development. The 100 acre site located at the vicinity of the important landmark of

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