The capital of Jaipur is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Rajasthan. Also known as the Pink City, Jaipur is part of the famed Golden Triangle tourist circuit that include Delhi and Agra.
Known for its forts, havelis and bustling bazaars, Jaipur is a popular tourist destination in the colorful state of Rajasthan. The city has an excellent infrastructure that makes the Pink City as one of the most sought after tourist destinations in India. The roads are wide and there are a number of excellent hotels in Jaipur that serve as the right base to tour Jaipur.
Jaipur is perhaps the first planned city in India, which was designed strictly according to the Shilpa Shastra-the ancient treatise on architecture. The city was founded by Sawai Jai Singh II, who invited Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, a fine architect from Bengal to build the city.
Today, Jaipur is home to a number of wonderful tourist destinations that attract tourists from all over world in droves. Some of the important tourist attractions in and around the Pink City include the Amber Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Jantar Mantar observatory, Hawa Mahal and Nahargarh Fort.
City Palace is one of the most beautiful tourist spot in Jaipur. The City Palace is a classic example of Rajasthani and Mughal architecture. Besides the architectural wonders, Jaipur is a great place to shop. You can shop for handicraft items, semi-precious stones, colorful cloths, silver jewellery and miniature paintings.
Jaipur is well connected by air, rail and road to other parts of country. Jaipur has its own airport and you can take flights to major cities in India. Jaipur is about 250 kilometres from Delhi.
Tourism in Rajasthan offers complete information on various travel destinations and hotels in Rajasthan. Tourism in Rajasthan also provides online booking facility for tour packages to Rajasthan and hotel room booking in Rajasthan. To book a tour to Jaipur or a hotel room in Jaipur, all you have to do is just fill up the form given below.
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