Jaipur Travel

Jaipur also known as the Pink City is the most popular tourist destination of the state of Rajasthan. It is the capital city and also a famous hub for the holiday-makers. The cultural heritage and the magnificent palaces and the forts of this city attracts travelers from every part of the world. In earlier times it was the stronghold of the Rajput rulers who made the majestic palaces and forts.

Location: It is located in the colorful state of Rajasthan and is approximately 258 km from Delhi. It is also a part of the Golden triangle tour besides Delhi and Agra. It is very well-connected with the other cities of India and one can easily reach here by the railways, roads and airport.

Climate: During summers the weather of Jaipur is very hot and humid. In summers the temperature can go up to 45 degrees. In winters the climate is extremely cool and sometimes it can also be very freezing. The best to visit this city is in the months of October-March.

Famous tourist attractions: Jaipur is a city of beautiful palaces, havelis and forts. They are the most popular tourist attractions of this city. The amazing architecture and the magical aura of the these buildings casts its magic on every traveler. Hawa Mahal, City Palace, Jantar Mnatar, Amer Fort, Ram Bagh Palace, Nahargarh Fort and Laxmi Narayan temple are the most visited destinations of Jaipur. The train journey of Palace on Wheels and Royal Rajasthan on Wheels takes you on a luxury tour and completes the Jaipur travel.

Shopping Spree: While in Jaipur tourists can buy some wonderful artefacts and hand-made craft items. It is a paradise for shoppers. They can also purchase beautiful and traditional Rajasthani dress material.

Places to stay: There are many luxury and budget hotels available in Jaipur to suit the pocket of every traveler. Rajvillas, Ram Bagh Palace, Tal Mahal Palace are the famous five-star hotels. Hotel Maurya Palace and Holiday Inn are budget hotels. Beside these Ramgarh Lodge, Royal Castle and Raj Mahal Palace are some of the heritage hotels of Jaipur. They have all the modern facilities to make the stay of their guests comfortable.

Jaipur Travel

About Jaipur: The royal, heritage state of Rajasthan feels so proud to claim Jaipur as its capital city! Jaipur, also known as ''Pink City'', is the largest city of Rajasthan. This magnificent city was founded by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in 1727. It is the first planned city of India, located in beautiful surroundings of semi desert lands, in the lap of Aravali hills. The city exhibits the vigorous, royalstic, adventures, commanding and luxurious past of Rajputs. The fascinating palaces, forts, temples and monuments are the symbols of that prosperous Rajputana era.

Attractions of Jaipur: Jaipur is enriched with a number of forts, palaces, monuments and temples. What Jaipur demands you, is only the time, so that you may visit all the famous places of Jaipur, as one can not visit those all within a day.

Forts: The three famous forts of Jaipur are - Amber Fort, Nahargarh Fort and Jaigarh.

These three forts are the three gems of the city, whose splendid architecture and eyecatching sights impress every visitor.

Palaces: City Palace of Jaipur is counted among one of the renowned palaces of India. This big palace covers several separate sections like gardens, courtyards and buildings.
Jal Mahal or Water Palace is an impressive structure of Rajputana architecture, situated in beautiful Mansarovar lake.

Temples: Feel the essence of spiritualism with the holy visit to the temples of Jaipur. Moti Doongari and Govind Devji are the most famous as well as ancient temples of Jaipur, dedicated to Lord Ganesha and Lord Krishna respectively. Except, Lakshmi Narayan Temple (aka The Marble Temple), Jain Mandir, Galtaji, Galwh Bagh (aka Monkey Temple) and Surya Mandir ( Sun Temple) are other famous pilgrimages of Jaipur.

Monuments:
Jantar Mantar is the largest stone observatory in the world, that makes it a very special tourists spot.
Hawa Mahal is a five storied grand building with 953 windows, called '' jharokhas'', through each of which breezy wind passes.
Gaitore is located in the foothills of Nahargarh Fort, which is the cremation of royal Jaipur rulers.

Gardens: Ramniwas Garden, Sisodia Rani Garden, Kanak Vrindavan, Vidhyadhar Garden, Central Park, Jawahar Circle Garden and Technology Park are the must visit gardens of the city.

Market: The market of Jaipur is the fusion of rich, colorful culture of Rajasthan, where you may purchase the famous handicrafts stuffs, embroided fabrics, artificial jewelry and many other things.