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Jaipur Travel Guide
Jaipur or the Pink City was founded in 1727 by Maharaja Jal Singh II. Jaipur is known for being the first planned city of India with the king taking a great amount of interest in designing the layout of the city. The city is home to major palaces that took about 4 years to be constructed in the architectural style that were in accordance with the principles of Shilpa Shastra, the Indian Architecture System. The rich and cultural heritage of Jaipur can be easily seen in the various historical places that dwell in the city. Often seen a tourism icon for Royal Rajasthan Tours and Luxury Rajasthan Tours, Jaipur is the capital of the Land of Rajputs.
Places to see:
The city is named the Pink City of India because of the pink whitewash applied to its buildings. Your guide will tell you about the interesting story behind choosing Pink as the official color of the city. Some of the major tourist attractions in Jaipur are:- Hawa Mahal
- City Palace
- Jaigarh fort
- Albert Hall
- Jantar Mantar
- Amber Fort
- Nahargarh Fort
- Govind Dev Ji temple
- Sisodia Rani Bagh
- B M Birla Planetarium
- Galta Ji
- Birla Temple
- Kanak Valley
- Jain Temple
Shopping:
Jaipur is well known to people as the treasure trove for shoppers that provide you with an incredible opportunity for irresistible shopping. Tourists can shop for handicrafts, precious and semi precious stones, Kundan style jewellery, exotic blue pottery, batik painting, block printed textiles of Sanganer and Bagru, tie and dye fabrics, Mojari, sandal wood carving, and stone carvings here. These items can be purchased from the main markets namely Johari bazaar, Bapu bazaar, Nehru bazaar, Chaura bazaar, Tripolia bazaar and M.I. road. Jaipur is widely known for its excellence in brass work that can bring beauty and charm into a dull metal.Where to stay:
Jaipur has several palatial luxury heritage hotels that are pride of Rajasthan tourism. Most of the hotels are easily accessible from the railway station and airport and offer luxurious rooms and suites for Golden Triangle tourists, leisure tourists to Rajasthan, as well as business visitors. Some of the best hotels here are:- The Oberoi Raj Vilas
- Country Inn & Suites
- Hotel Le Meridien
- Rambagh Palace
- Hotel Bella Casa
How to Reach Jaipur :
Jaipur has a wide network of transport facilities and mediums that connect it to major towns and cities of India.By Air: The nearest airport is located near Sanganer at a distance of 13 kilometers from Jaipur. Many domestic flights connect the city to all the major cities of India including Udaipur and Jodhpur.
By Rail: Jaipur railway station is the central railway station of Rajasthan. The vast rail network of Indian railways connects Jaipur station with all the other cities of India.
By Road: An excellent network of roadways provides tourists with the opportunity to enjoy a comfortable journey to and from Jaipur. Bus services are easily available to and from Jaipur.
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