Jaipur famously known as the Pink City.It was founded by the astronomer King Sawai Jai Singh who belonged to the Kachhawaha clan. The city got its name as the pink city from its various buildings which are pink in color giving an impression of red sandstone buildings and creating an impression of the Mugal cities.
Temp:
- Winter max 27 C min 7 C.
- Summer max 46 C min 30 C.
Climate: Moderate to hot climate through out the year.
How to reach Jaipur: Distance: Jaipur is 262 kms from delhi, Agra: 230km Udaipur: 374km.
By Train: There are special trains like Shatabdi Express and Intercity express which regularly run between Delhi and Jaipur.Also it well connected with other cities like Agra, Mumbai ,Chennai, Bikaner, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ahmedabad.
By Air: Sanganer Airport connectes jaipur with other cities of India mainly Delhi, Mumbai,Kolkata Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur and Udaipur.
By Bus: Convenient mode of transport as regular bus service is available from Delhi
What to see and What to do:
Just about 11kms from Jaipur is the Ajmer fort built by Raja Man Singh. Jaipur boasts of rich Rajput architecture.
Other famous places are:
- Jaigarh Fort – a military structure belonging to the medieval period.
- Jantar Mantar – one of the 5 observatories of Raja Jai Singh.
- Hawa Mahal- built by poet king Sawai Pratap Singh.The Mahal provided position behind the delicately carved jali and it acted as a screen to the palace women for watching the royal processions passing through the bazaar below.
- Nahargarh Fort- built by Raja Sawai Jain Singh.
- City Palace – Encases the cultural and tradition of Rajasthan and its architecture.
A Must Visit:
- Govind Devji Temple – A Krishna temple which attracts devotees from all over India.
- Moti Doongrari & Lakshmi Narayan Temple – A Ganesh temple at the foot of a hill and Lakshmi Narayan temple are another tourist attraction.
- Also one can shop for various handicrafts, antiques, portraits and various marble carvings.The main shopping areas are Aauhari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Nehru Bazar, Chaura Rasta, Tripolia Bazar and M.I. Road.
Where to stay:
Choki Dhani: Chokhi Dhani has 31 Village Huts, 34 Executive Huts, The huts are spacious and well equipped with all the modern amenities.
Gold Palace: Situated in the Kukas village amidst the Aravalli hills. A perfect blend of the modern amenities and ethnic interiors.
Alsisar Haveli: Popular heritage hotel right in the heart of the pink city Jaipur. 12 kms from airport and 2kms from the railway station.
Clarks Amer: unique blend of traditions and modern comfort. It is 10 km from the city, 18 km from the airport and 18 km from Amer Fort.
