Jaipur the vibrant capital of Rajasthan, is popularly known as the ' Pink city ' because of the pink colored buildings in its old city. It sits on dry lake bed in a somewhat arid landscape surrounded by barren hills surmounted by forts. The city is a visitor's delight. From the intricate, delicate looking Hawa Mahal to the graphic forms of the Jantar Mantar - an open air observatory of outsized astronomical instruments, the Badi Chaupar lined with shopsand business establishments on both sides to the majestic fort-palace at Amber; from the colorful fountains of life to the sublime Birla Temple; from the architectural delight of the City Palace to the serene Jal Mahal.
History :
The royal city of Jaipur owes its name to the founder of the city. It was Great Warrior King Sawai Jai Singh II (1693-1743) who laid the foundation of the city in 1627. He was one of the few kings of his time having a keen eye for details and a very good scientific temper. Jaipur is the prime example of the culture and traditions of this region. . In this land, towering forts were built as much for ostentation as for intimidating the enemy; and desperate battles were fought by rulers who were great patrons of the arts. Among all the states of erstwhile princely India, Rajputana is undoubtedly the one with the most martial record - warring factions locked in deadly warfare, thousands of royal ladies consigning themselves to flames preferring death to dishonor. Being capital to the northern Indian state of Rajasthan, the city is mirror to every thing that Rajasthan signifies, be its culture, tradition, society, and most importantly people.
Cities of Jaipur
Ajmer,
Jodhpur,
Bikaner,
Jaisalmer,
Jaipur,
Udaipur, Bharatpur, Bijaipur, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Khimsar, Mukundgarh, Nathdwara,
Pushkar, Samode, Sariska, Sawai Madhopur, more ...
Tourist Attraction of Jaipur :-
Amber Fort, City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Ram bagh Palace, Central Museum, Birla Mandir, Jaigarh Fort more...
How to get there
By Air
Jaipur is well connected to Delhi, Bombay, Jodhpur, Udaipur and Ahmedabad through regular flights of Indian airlines and Jet Airways.
By Rail
Jaipur is connected by rail with important trains on its principal networks. From Delhi these include Shatabdi Express (four and a half-hours) and Pink City Express (five hours).
By Road
From Delhi, AC and Deluxe coaches leave from Bikaner House, Pandara Road.
