| NORTH
INDIA >> RAJASTHAN >> JAIPUR |
| Popularly known as the 'Pink City',
Jaipur is located in the western state of Rajasthan
in India and is a major tourist destination in India.
The abode carries a exquisite charm that makes it
different from any other destination in the world.
The historical monuments that it endorses narrates
the stories of the gallantry of Rajput rulers during
the ancient past. A visit here will enable you to
have peep into the cultural heritage of India. |
Getting there :
Railways |
Airways |
Roadways |
| Well connected to
all the major cities in India. Shatabi Express is
the ideal train from Delhi. |
Sangner airport, 30
minutes drive to major hotels |
RTDC (Rajasthan Tourism
Development Corporation) buses connects Jaipur to
major cities like Delhi, Agra and within Rajasthan. |
Facts About Jaipur :
Area |
Best
Season |
Major
attractions |
Languages |
| 64.75
sq. km. Jaipur City |
September-March |
Amber Palace, City
Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal |
Rajasthani,
Hindi, English |
Exploring Jaipur :
Amber
Palace |
| The Amber
Palace is located on the outskirts of the Jaipur
city on a low hill. The palace can be reached on
the back of an elephant which is an exhilarating
experience in itself. The fort has various beautiful
tourist attractions within the complex including
Jai Mandir and the famous hall of mirrors or the
Sheesh Mahal. |
Jantar Mantar |
| One of
the biggest observatory out of five that was built
by Sawai Jai Singh in Northern India. It can be
called ancient science laboratory as it is observatory
and various 'Yantras' in it are designed by experts
to observe the movements of sun, moon, planets and
the stars. It has two Ram Yantra, used for gauging
altitudes are phenomenal instruments. |
Hawa
Mahal |
| The impressive
building of Hawa Mahal is a memorable sight. Hawa
Mahal ornately carved windows that attracts tourist
attention. You will be just spellbound to view such
beautiful multi layered palace, which offers an
interplay of red and pink sand stone, carefully
and painstakingly outlined with white borders and
motifs. |
Shopping
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| Jaipur
is a shopper's paradise. The best buys of the place
are precious and semi precious stones, jewellery,
cotton fabrics, block printed fabrics and pottery.
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