The Magnificent Pink City of Jaipur
Best places to visit in Jaipur, sightseeing & tourist attractions in Jaipur
Jaipur along with Agra and Delhi forms part of the golden triangle in north India. Crammed with palaces, monuments, forts, museums, bustling markets and legends the capital city of Rajasthan is one of the more popular tourist destinations in the country. In 1876 it got be called the Pink City when Maharaja Man Singh II painted the entire city pink in honor of the visiting Prince of Wales, later to be crowned Edward VII.
Map of Jaipur
Whats Famous Here: Places You Should Not Miss in Jaipur
Architecture: For here is a timeless city that is both artistic and imposing; a city of fantasy where the harsh sun-dried landscape is offset by some of the world’s most flagrantly beautiful palaces and forts that rise in fretted glory from a scorched land.
Shopping in Japiur: Central Market -A bustling and colourful bazaar which brims with textiles, handicrafts, traditional jewelry and other treasures. Should you decide to shop then we have three words of advice: bargain, bargain, bargain.
What to see: Tour package of Jaipur sightseeing spots
City Palace
Located in the heart of the walled city, the City Palace complex is a blend of Mughal and Rajasthani architectural styles. The Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II Museum and the Maharani’s Palace (with its display of Rajput weapons) are part of the complex.
Jantar Mantar
Located next to the City Palace, this is the largest and most impressive of the five ancient observatories in India.
Hawa Mahal
The iconic palace of wind with honeycombed windows overlooking the busy bazaar is undoubtedly the most recognized landmark in the city.
Amber
Amber, the elegant sandstone and marble citadel, located on a hill 11 km from the main city, was the ancient residence of the local rulers before they shifted their capital to Jaipur in the plains below.
Jaigarh Fort
This spectacular hilltop fort, overlooking Jaipur, houses, among other treasures, the giant Jai Ban which is the largest cannon in the world.
Nahargarh Fort
The main attraction of this hilltop fort is Madhavendra Bhawan comprising 12 interconnected identical suites for queens and an additional suite for the king.
Ram Niwas Garden & Albert Hall
Right in the middle of the sprawling Ram Niwas garden just outside the walled city is Albert Hall, a colonial structure which combines European and Indian architectural styles.
Moti Dungri & Ganesh Temple
Perched on the summit of Moti Dungri, a small hillock within the city, is the replica of a Scottish castle and a little temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh.
Gaitore
The final resting place of the Maharajas of Jaipur is studded with cenotaphs and chhatris that are typically Rajput in their design.
Kanak Vrindavan
This is a vast terraced garden in the foothills of the Nahargarh hills embellished with an exquisitely carved temple.
Local Languages:
Hindi and English
Best time to visit:
November to February, when the climate is at its best and the temperatures range from a minimum of 8* C to a maximum of 22* C.
March to June can get hot and the temperatures range between 25* C to 38* C, often soaring above 40* C. There is little respite during the monsoons (July to September)
Travel to Jaipur
AIR:
Jaipur International airport is well connected with most major cities in India and has direct flight to two hubs in the Middle East.
RAIL:
Jaipur railway station has direct links with Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Jaisalmer, Udaipur and Ahmedabad and all major cities.
ROAD:
Distances from major cities in the region:
- Delhi(258 km)
- Agra (227 km)
- Nawalgarh / Shekawati (135 km)
- Jodhpur (310 km)
- Bikenar (380 km)
- Jaiselmer (610 km)
- Udaipur (420 km)
- Sawai Madhapur (155 km)
Excursions from Jaipur: Sightseeing & Tourist Attractions in Jaipur
Apart from the golden triangle of Jaipur, Agra and Delhi (it also includes Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary and Fathapur Sikri), Jaipur could well be the launching pad of a larger Rajasthan itinerary.
One possible Rajasthan circuit (admittedly long) would be the painted hawalis of Shekawati, Jaiselmer, Jodhpur and Udaipur.
One could also include a visit to the Rantembore National Park to the south east near the border with Madhya Pradesh
Ramgarh Lake (28 Km)
The ruins of a fort sits on the banks of a large artificial lake which is a popular picnic spot.
Samode (40 km)
The Samode palace that dominates this picturesque little village is now a heritage hotel.
Bagru (35 Km)
Famous for its fort and hand block printing
Hotels in Jaipur
This is the city where a maharaja’s palace was first converted into a hotel, a trend that caught on across the state. Today in addition to its palace hotels, Jaipur offers visitors a number of choices ranging from five star resorts and hawali hotels to facilities run by Rajasthan Tourism and budget lodges.
Jaipur Travel Packages:
Flights to Jaipur:
Jaipur International airport is well connected with most major cities in India and has direct flight to two hubs in the Middle East.
Trains to Jaipur:
Jaipur railway station has direct links with Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Jaisalmer, Udaipur and Ahmedabad and all major cities.
Buses to Jaipur:
Distances from major cities in the region:
Delhi(258 km), Agra (227 km), Jodhpur (310 km), Bikenar (380 km), Jaiselmer (610 km), Udaipur (420 km) and Sawai Madhapur (155 km)
From all these main hubs various buses operators operate to and from Jaipur.
Car Hire in Jaipur: To experience Jaipur at your own pace you can take a care hire. Hire a cab and get enchanted by the captivating locations of Jaipur. You can also hire a cab for excursions from Jaipur