Jaipur Tourism

Jaipur, the capital city of Rajasthan comes out as a captivating destination, enveloped in the absolute royal house.Adorned with the celebrated history and traditions, this renders a big hit with tourists. Reflecting to Rajput hospitality and the royal romance, Jaipur is well-known for its palaces, forts, monuments, heritage hotels, cuisine and semi-precious and precious stones. This city is also a part of the famous Golden Triangle Tour of India covering to Delhi, Agra and Jaipur tour on the international travel journey. 

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History

Jaipur was established in 1727 by Maharaja Jai Singh II as a new capital of Kachwaha dynasty. This appears out among pre-modern Indian cities for its noteworthy standards of planning, in terms of the width and regularity of its streets. The city was planned according to the Hindu Architectural principals called Vaastu Shastra. The town of Jaipur is truly built in the form of a nine-part Mandala known as the 'Pithapada'. Nine indicates the nine planets of the ancient astrological zodiac. It is one of India’s most vibrant destinations.

Jaipur Attractions

Hawa Mahal

Hawa Mahal, an important landmark in the city, was built Hawa Mahal by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh in 1779. This appears as an epitome of the Rajputana architecture. The magnificent five-storey "Palace of the Winds" renders a mixture of beauty and splendour that is close to Rajasthani cultures. The memorial shape of this ancient monument results to be a tourist attraction having 953 small windows.

City Palace

City Palace is one of the architectural marvels of Rajasthan, located peacefully on the banks of Lake Pichola. Built by Maharana Udai Singh, this comes visible as a complex of buildings, palaces, pavilions, temples and gardens. The most salient parts of the palace are Mukut Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Chandra Mahal, Shri Govind Dev Temple, Maharani’s Palace and the City Palace Museum.

Jantar Mantar

Jantar Mantar or "House of Instruments" in Jaipur is the largest observatories that contains eighteen instruments. Built by Maharaja Jai Singh II between 1727 and 1734, this is inscribed on the World Heritage List as " Expression of the astronomical skills and cosmological concepts to the court of a scholarly prince at the end of the Mughal period".

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Jaigarh Fort

This is situated on the Hill of Eagles of the Aravalli hill ranges. It overlooks the Amber Fort and the Maota Lake, near Amber in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Jaigarh Fort is also known as the Victory Fort. Jaigarh Fort was constructed for the security of Jaipur and Amber.

Govind Devji Temple

Govind Devji Temple is a holy shrine dedicated to Lord Krishna, located in the City Palace complex. This temple, the most popular temple in the city, gets constructed in 18th century.

Some of the well-known tourist attractions of Agra Tourism are Albert Hall, Galta, Elephant Ride in Jaipur, Amber Fort, Nahargarh, Royal Gaitor, Sanganer, Samode, Chokhi Dhani-The Ethnic Village, Resort and Museums and Galleries.

When to visit

Jaipur is hot during the summer from April to late August. September onwards is a great time to visit, when the weather is pleasant and more welcoming, to make your tour a more comfortable experience.

Jaipur Accommodation

Accommodation in Jaipur comes available at the several rates. Several luxury hotels and deluxe hotels provide to the requirements of tourists from across the world.

Jaipur Shopping

Jauhari Bazaar is where you need to go shopping for tie-and-dye items in Jaipur. Jaipur is also famous for its blue pottery and Kundan jewellery The villages of Sanganer and Bagru are popular for the delicate art of floral springs in Jaipur. Also the city is known to produce soft and warm quilts. Silver jewellerysemi-precious stones and hand-crafted footwear are other wonderful shopping attractions here.

Jaipur Cuisine

Jaipur is food-wise famous for its Dal Batti Churma, Mawa Kachori, Ghewar, Mirchi Bada and different kinds of Chapattis. Other restaurants in Jaipur offer multi-cuisine options.

Fairs and festivals

The elephant festival is the most famous festivals of Jaipur. This is held on the eve of Holi in the city and has several fascinating attractions like elephant polo. The festival commences with a procession of elephants, camels, horses and folk dancers. The elephants in the festival get beaded to the full with bright colours, saddle cloth and heavy jeweller. Female elephants declare their presence with anklets. The elephant appearing in this celebration best-adorned is awarded.

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How to Reach

Jaipur links well to all major Indian cities by rail and air. Bus facilities appear as an executable option, while journeying to a nearby state like Delhi.

Tour to Jaipur is an access to rich culture of North India.