Jaipur Travel Guide

Settled in the rugged hills of the Aravallis, Jaipur is the pristine jewel in the desert sands of Rajasthan. Jaipur is 260 km from Delhi and 240 km from Agra and forms the most chosen tourism golden triangle of Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. It a bustling capital city and a business centre with all the trapping of modern metropolis but yet flavoured strongly with an age-old charm that never fails to surprise a traveller.

The old Jaipur painted in Pink can grip any visitor with admiration. Stunning backdrop of ancient forts Nahargarh, Amer, Jaigarh and Moti Dungri are dramatic testimonials of the bygone era and a reminder of their lingering romance.

Jaipur is as remarkable for its marvellous architecture and town planning as it is for the lively spirit of the people who inhabit it. The city presents a unique synthesis of culture that has to be experienced in order to be appreciated.

The colourful and intricately carved monuments are adequately matched by the lively spirit of fanfare, festivity and celebration of the people. Even today, one can find weather beaten faces with huge coloufrul trurbans, fierce moustaches and lips that spontaneously crease into a heart warming smile.

Jaipur is named after its founder the warrior and astronomer sovereign Sawai Jai Singh II (ruled 1688 to 1744). Seizing upon this opportune time Jai Singh planned his new capital in the planes. Jaipur is a corroborative effort of Sawai Jai Singh's strong grounding in sciences and astrology and a Bengali architect Vidyadhar with a strong instinct for planning.

Some major information about Travelers for Jaipur :

About Jaipur : Jaipur the capital city of the northern Indian state of Rajasthan is one of the colourful cities of India.

Jaipur - Culture : The people of Jaipur like any other part of Rajasthan are known for their colourful attires.

Area Around Jaipur : Some important places around Jaipur include Amer, Bagru, Chomun, Sanganer.

Monuments In Jaipur : Jaipur is perhaps the ideal city that you can choose for going on historical tours to Jaipur that includes Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Albert Hall.

Gardens In Jaipur : Although there are a number of big and small gardens in the city of Jaipur but the most famous gardens in Jaipur include Ram Niwas Garden, Vidyadhar Garden, Sisodia Rani Ka Bagh, Zoological Garden.

Shopping Arcades In Jaipur : Some of the major places famous for Shopping in are M.I. Road, Johari Bazar, Bapu Bazar, Gaurav Tower, Badi Chaupar, Chaura Rasta, Nehru Bazar, Ganpati Plaza, Raja Park

Reaching Jaipur : Jaipur is well connected to all parts of India by Road, Rail and Air. Here you will find Jaipur Road Distances, Travel To Jaipur By Air, Travel To Jaipur By Rail, Travel To Jaipur By Road, Travel In Jaipur.

Jaipur - Banks Info : Jaipur banking is conditioned by a traditional infrastructure and as a result tends to propose rather slow connections with the world banking system.

Jaipur - Important Telephone Numbers : Here you will find Telephone Numbers of Airlines offices in Jaipur, Jaipur Railways, Jaipur Roadways, India Tourism offices in Jaipur, Rajasthan Tourism, Tourist Places in Jaipur, etc.

Jaipur - Entertainment And Recreation : Jaipur - the capital city of Rajasthan has got many things to entertain the ever flocking tourists like Cinemas In Jaipur, Auditoriums In Jaipur, Jaipur Nightlife, Clubs And Resorts.

Hospitals In Jaipur : Here we provides information about Government Hospitals In Jaipur, Private Hospitals In Jaipur.

History Of Jaipur : Jaipur is Located 262 kilometres from Delhi, Jaipur was the first planned city in northern India and was conceived by Maharaja Jai Singh in 1727.

Main Area In Jaipur City : It includes Adarsh Nagar Jaipur, Vidhyadhar Nagar Jaipur, Ashok Nagar Jaipur, Shastri Nagar Jaipur, Bapu Nagar Jaipur, Sodala Jaipur, Bani Park Jaipur, Pink City Jaipur, Jawahar Nagar Jaipur, Rambagh Jaipur, Civil Lines Jaipur, Malviya Nagar Jaipur, Jhotwara Jaipur, Mansarovar Jaipur

Fort In Jaipur : The forts in Jaipur can truly be called epitomes of the heroic spirit of Rajput warriors. Jaipur Forts includes Amer Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Nahargarh Fort.

Temples In Jaipur : Although there are more than thousand temples in the city of Jaipur, the most prominent ones are Govind Devji, Galta Ji, Birla / Lakshmi Narayan Temple, Moti Doongrari, Kanak Vrindavan Temple, Kalki Temple.

Museums In Jaipur : Jaipur, the city known for its cultural heritage and historic museums & monuments like Albert Hall Museum, City Palace Museum, Dolls Museum, etc.

Jaipur Fair And Festivals : The Jaipur love for color and joyous celebrations, music, dance and festivals like Sheetla Mata Fair, Gangaur Festival, Teej Festival, Makar Sankranti, Elephant Festival, Dussehra Festival, Diwali Festival (Deepawali).

Hotels In Jaipur : Hotels in Jaipur adhere to the dictum of offering homely warmth, incomparable hospitality and services of the highest quality. Types and list of Hotels in Jaipur are Heritage Hotel In Jaipur, 5 Star Deluxe Hotels In Jaipur, 5 Star Hotels In Jaipur, 4 Star Hotels In Jaipur, 3 Star Hotels In Jaipur, Guest House In Jaipur.

Jaipur - ATMs Info : Here you will find all the information that provide the location of various Bnaks ATM centers in Jaipur.

Education In Jaipur : Here you will find information about Education in Jaipur that includes Colleges In Jaipur, Schools In Jaipur.

Jaipur- Art And Craft : Jaipur is among the richest city in Rajasthan as far as the fields of arts and crafts is concerned. Various art and crafts articles available in Jaipur are Bandhani Or Tie And Dye, Ivory Carving, Shellac Bric-a-Brac, Jaipur Blue Pottery, Gems, Kundan, Meenakari & Jewellery, Jaipur Miniature Paintings, Silver Jewellery, Zari, Gota, Kinari & Zardozi, Tarkashi, Stone Carving & Sculpture, Block-printing.