 Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the pink city of India. The historical city of Jaipur was founded in 1727 AD by the astronomer king Sawai Jai Singh. One of the most well-preserved cities of India, Jaipur has the distinction of being the first scientifically planned city in India, built on the basis of principles laid down in the Shilpa Shastra, the ancient Indian treatise on architecture. The city is rectangular in shape and divided into nine blocks with wide straight avenues, roads, streets and lanes and has uniform rows of shops on either side at the main bazaar.
The pink city offers a variety of attractions to her guests. See the beautiful palaces, grand forts and other monuments and enter into an era gone by long ago. Known for its colorful culture, the city offers cultural attractions in the form of various festivals, folk dances and music programs. The city is also famous for jewelery, clothes, handicrafts and other ethnic items.
The capital of courageous Rajputs, Jaipur is a romantic destination waiting to be explored by you.
Places to Visit
The City Palace: Located in the center of the old city, it is the official residence of the royal family. The magnificent palace houses a museum named after a former king Maharaja Sawai Man Singh. The museum displays a rich collection of Rajasthani costumes and arms of the Mughals and Rajputs. The most impressive of all collections are the rare astronomical works in Arabic, Persian, Latin and Sanskrit acquired by Sawai Jai Singh II.
Hawa Mahal: The palace of winds commonly known as the Hawa Mahal is a five-storied building along the main street with semi octagonal and honey combed windows made of sandstone. The beautiful palace was built in 1799 AD for the ladies of the royal household to watch the royal processions and daily hustle-bustle of the city.
Jantar Mantar: Sawai Jai Singh, the astronomical king, built an observatory of stone known as Jantar Mantar. It has numerous scientifically designed instruments. The Ram
Yantras is the most remarkable of all the instruments and used for gauging altitudes.
Ram Niwas Bagh: It was built as a famine relief project by Sawai Ram Singh II in 1868 AD. It houses a well-kept spacious garden with a zoo, an aviary, a greenhouse, a herbarium, a museum and popular sport ground.
Other major attractions at Jaipur include Amber Fort, Sheesh Mahal, Jaigarh Fort, Amer Palace, Govind Devji Temple, Galtaji and Sisodia Rani Garden.
How to reach
By Air: Jaipur is well connected to all major cities in India by air. The Sanganer Airport is located at 12 km from the city.
By Rail: The city is well connected to all major cities in India by rail. The main Railway Station is located in the heart of the city.
By Road: The city has a good network of roads and is well connected to major cities in India by road. National Highway (NH) No. 8 & 11 pass through the city.
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