Introduction
Jaipur the capital city of the northern Indian state of Rajasthan is one
of the most vibrant and colorful cities of India. Famous for its
colorful culture, forts, palaces, and lakes the city basks in the glory
of a rich and eventful past. Jaipur is a planned city which is made all
the more attractive by the pink wash that most buildings are
periodically given. Jaipur is the only city in the world, which is
sub-divided in to nine rectangular sectors symbolizing nine divisions of
universe. Jaipur is the first planned city designed in accordance with
‘Shilpa Shastra’- epochal treatise of Hindu architecture. Besides, it remains the only city in the world that symbolises the nine divisions of the universe, through nine rectangular
sectors. It is for these reasons that Jaipur has been included on the
popular tourist "Golden Triangle" of Delhi-Jaipur-Agra.
Area | 200.4 sq km |
Altitude | 431 metres above sea level |
Temperature | Summer-21.0 C-45.0 C Winter-2.0 C-28.0 C |
Languages | English, Hindi, Rajasthani |
STD Code | 0562 |
Rainfall | >66 cms (July to September) |
Best Time to Visit | October to March |
Jaipur Map
How to get there
1. Air :-Indian airlines operates flights between Delhi and Jaipur daily, and most flights continue to Mumbai, Udaipur or Aurangabad. There are several weekly flights between Jaipur and Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Calcutta and Jaisalmer. Private airlines sometimes put on extra flights during the tourist season
Places to Visit
Amer Palace | City Palace |
Hawa Mahal | Jantar Mantar |
Jal Mahal | Jaigarh Fort |
Nahargarh Fort | Sisodia Rani ka Bagh |
Excursion
Sanganer | Ajmer | Samode |
Pushkar | Alwar | Kishangarh |
Galta | Gaitor |
Shopping
Shopping for bangles in the narrow bazaars of the Old City of jaipur is an experience one should not miss.jaipur is also known as the "city of pearls". Wide range, price and superior quality are some of the factors, which make the city a true pearls paradise. From cultured pearls to the rare 'Basra', the city has all of them.Jewelers in the pearl markets of jaipur have for centuries combined pearls with the glitter of gold, the richness of rubies and the ecstasy of emeralds. It is indeed amazing and heartwarming to see traditional designs still surviving the march of history in the narrow alleys of the Old City today. Several styles of ornaments using pearls evolved along with the pearl trade. The 'Satlada' and 'Panchlada Haar' are seven and five stringed necklaces. They are often interspersed with emeralds or onyx beads set in nine carat gold. Earrings such as 'Karanphool' and 'Cholaphool', set with uncut diamonds and pearls, are also very popular. The Bazaars around the Charmiar are much the same as they were in the pages of history. Here the fragnance of jasmine and the hot spiced kebabs mingle in the air. The Laad Bazaar offers pearls and silver filigree work; jewellery, exoctic or traditional, and gorgeous glass or lacquer bangle sets.
Accommodation
Le Meridian | Raj Vilas | Rajputana Palace |
Hotel Ashok | Hotel Clarks Amer | Hotel Holiday Inn |
Hotel hilton | Jaipur Palace | K.K.Royal Days |
Hotel Mansingh | Maharani Palace | Hotel Park plaza |
Empire Residency | Hawa Mahal | Maharani Plaza |
Jai Mahal Palace | Samode Haveli | Alsisar Haveli |
Raj Palace |