Jaipur

The Land of Rajwaras

Jaipur is the capital of Rajasthan. Founded in AD 1727 by Sawai Jaisingh II, Jaipur is popularly known as the Pink City with broad avenues and spacious gardens. It is called Pink City because of the colour of the stone used exclusively in the walled city. Here the past comes alive in magnificent forts and palaces, blushed pink, where once lived the maharajas. The bustling bazaars of Jaipur, famous for Rajasthani jewellery, fabric and shoes, possess a timeless quality and are surely a treasure-trove for the shoppers. This fascinating city with its romantic charm takes you to an epoch of royalty and tradition.

The pink city is enclosed city enclosed within a 10 km. long high wall with eight gates. Within the city, atop a rocky hill, stands the massive fort, 120 mtrs. above the plains. This fortified city lies in the great Thar Desert with dunes, rocky terrain and thorny vegetation.

Jaipur has been a stronghold of a clan of rulers whose three hill forts and series of palaces in the city are important attractions. Jaipur's bazaars sell embroidered leather shoes, blue pottery, tie and dye scarves and other exotic wares. Western Rajasthan itself forms a convenient circuit, in the heart of the Thar desert which has shaped its history, lifestyles and architecture.

The imperial city is replete with history, art and culture. It is a treasure – trove of some exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis – standing a testimony to the imperial grandeur. But what entice the most is the traditional lifestyle, festivity and smiling people.

Jaipur, being the capital of Rajasthan it is easily accessible by all means. Daily Flights are available to all major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, flights to Kolkata is also available. It is well connected by Roads & Trains. You can hire a cab from New Delhi or can pick the Volvo - Bus provided by the Rajasthan Govt. There is a smooth motorable road to Jaipur. Many Trains with a special Pink City train are available.

The places to visit in the Pink city are City Palace with Museum, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Dolls Museum, Zoo, Amber Pal and Jaigarh Fort, Gaitor, Vidhyadharji Ka Bagh , Jal Mahal, Nawab Ki Haveli, Galta, Sisodia Palace and Garden.

In the City Palace, the imposing gateway of the City Palace guarded by stone elephants (Nakkarkhana-ka-Darwaza) is monumental. Its Hawa Mahal, the palace of winds, tier upon tier of curved arch surmounting fairy casements with "jali", lattice work screens is an exotic piece of architect and artistry.Jaigarh, built on a peak, overlooks the palace and city of Amber below. Jal Mahal is Jaipur's lake palace surrounded by water. Jantar Mantar is an architectural astronomical instruments of an 18th century built by king Jai Singh. It is a three-storey-high complex. Nahargarh Fort, Originally called Sudarshan Garh, is splendid. Sisodia Rani Ka Baghhas beautiful gardens, fountains, pools and pieces of Sculpture.

How To Reach

Highlights

City Palace & Museum 3.5 kms, Hawa Mahal 3 kms, Jantar Mantar 3.5 kms, Dolls Museum, Zoo, Amber Pal & Jaigarh Fort 11 kms, Gaitor 8 kms, Vidhyadharji Ka Bagh 7 kms, Jal Mahal, Nawab Ki Haveli, Galta, Sisodia Palace & Garden 8 kms.

Jaipur, being the capital of Rajasthan it is easily accessible by all means. Daily Flights are available to all major cities like New Delhi, Mumbai, Udaipur, Jodhpur, flights to Kolkata is also available. It is well connected by Roads & Trains. You can hire a cab from New Delhi or can pick the Volvo - Bus provided by the Rajasthan Govt.

Transportation

Air : Indian Airlines connect Jaipur with Delhi, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Aurangabad, Bombay, Varanasi, Calcutta, Ahmedabad.
Rail: Jaipur is connected by rail with Delhi, Agra, Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Abu Road (Mount Abu), Udaipur, Bombay and Sawai Madhopur.
Road: Good motorable roads connect Jaipur with Delhi 258 km, Agra 236 km, Bikaner 321 km, Udaipur 405 km, Ajmer 131 km, Jodhpur 316 km, Bharatpur 176 km, Jaisalmer 638 km and Bombay 1202 km
Bus : Regular buses ply from Jaipur to the above places and Alwar, Kota, Sariska, Mathura, Indore, Chittorgarh and Barmer.

Places To See

Other Tourist Destinations

» Ajmer » Alwar » Banswara » Barmer » Bharatpur » Bikaner » Bundi » Chittaurgarh » Deeg » Pushkar » Ranthambhor » Dungarpur » Jaipur » Jaisalmer » Jhalawar » Jodhpur » Kota » Kumbalgarh » Mount-abu » Nagaur » Sariska » Shekhavati

Amer Palace
The fort, its ramparts & watchtowers, overlooking the Delhi-Jaipur highway. It is believed to have been the capital of the "Minas", the original inhabitants of Rajasthan.

City Palace
Nakkarkhana-ka-Darwaza, the imposing gateway of the City Palace guarded by stone elephants, is monumental.

Hawa Mahal
A Pandora's box of wonders, the enchanting Hawa Mahal, the palace of winds, tier upon tier of curved arch surmounting fairy casements with "jali", lattice work screens.

Jaigarh
Built on a peak, overlooks the palace & city of Amber below.

Jal Mahal
Is Jaipur's lake palace. Surrounded with water.

Jantar Mantar
The architectural astronomical instruments of an 18th century Rajasthani king named Jai Singh contained in an amazing, three-storey-high complex known as Jantar Mantar.

Nahargarh Fort
Originally called Sudarshan Garh affords a splendid view of Jaipur.

Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh
Has beautiful gardens, fountains, pools & some magnificent pieces of Sculpture.

Excursions

Nahargarh Fort 15 kms, Sanganer 16 kms, Ramgarh Lake 30 kms and Shekhawati 168 kms.

Suggested Tour Packages
» Colorful Rajasthan Tour	» Rajasthan Pushkar Camel Fair
» Rajasthan Desert Festival Tour	» Rajasthan with Golden Triangle Tour
» Rajasthan Cultural and Heritage Tour	» Royal Rajasthan Tour
» Exotic Rajasthan Forts & Palaces Tour	» Rajasthan Wldlife Tour