Jaipur, the ideal gateway to royal Rajasthan fondly known as the ‘Pink City’, is located in a semi desert terrain. It is believed that Jaipur was India’s first planned city and was planned according to the Vedic planning for the prosperity and comfort of citizens. The city of Jaipur was built by the ruler of Amber, Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II on 18 November 1727.
The city was built on the principles of Shilpa Shastra, the science of Indian Architecture. The city was divided into nine blocks. Jaipur’s architectural planning may have been ancient, but its execution was definitely modern. The City Palace complex brought together Rajput and Mughal architecture and creating a new tradition.
The city, which is the Holy Grail of Indian tourism, boasts its assembly of world-renowned monuments. Nahargarh Fort which was the residence of the King Sawai Jai Singh II, crowns the hill in the northwest corner of the old city. The Golden Triangle tourist circuit, along with Delhi and Agra, Jaipur is an extremely popular tourist destination in India.
The Royal city of Jaipur celebrates numerous festivals with full zeal all round the year. These festivals and fairs form an inseparable part of its identity. Jaipur is a delightful Shopping destination for colourful clothes, tie and dye fabrics, block printing, exquisite handicrafts artefacts and beautiful silver jewellery. This fascinating city with its romantic charm takes you to an epoch of royalty and tradition.
STATE : RAJASTHAN
LOCATION : Jaipur, the capital city of the Rajasthan is situated in the eastern border of Thar Desert, a semi-arid land.
LANGUAGE : Rajasthani, Hindi and English.
WHEN TO VISIT : Throughtout the year destination. October to March is the best time to visit Jaipur.
CLOTHING : Light cotton in summer and light woolen in winter.
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Jaipur is connected by good motorable roads to all major places. There are excellent bus services provided by State Road Transport Corporation, connecting Jaipur to other nearby cities.
Jaipur railway station is well connected with all the major cities of India as well as every part of the state of Rajasthan. From outside the railway station you can get taxis to reach the location.
Jaipur airport is located at Sanganer, which is 12 km. from the heart of the city and connected by flight to different cities. From the airport you can hire Taxis to reach Jaipur.
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